This easy Mango Curd recipe is simply delightful and quite versatile. The curd can be used in a variety of ways, such as a filling for cakes, tarts, or pastries, or as a spread on scones or pancakes.
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The process of making mango curd is fairly simple. It involves gently cooking together mango puree, sugar, and eggs until the mixture thickens. Cold butter is then added to give the curd a smooth and velvety consistency.
Ingredients
Only four basic ingredients to make the mango curd recipe:
- Mango puree: You may find puree in the freezer section at your grocers or in specialty shops. Most often I will make my own puree using one of the two following methods:
- Fresh mangos: peel and cut the soft fruit from the mangos. Next, place in a food processor and puree until smooth.
- Frozen mangos: defrost and strain excess juices from mango pieces. Next, place in a food processor and puree until smooth.
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs and egg yolks (save those leftover egg whites for an omelet or meringues!)
- Unsalted butter, cold
Instructions
Follow the recipe steps listed below to make this creamy and easy mango curd. If you are a visual learner consider watching my YouTube video to guide you through the steps. In brief the following steps are needed:
- Combine the mango puree, whole eggs, egg yolks and granulated sugar in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Don't walk away from this else you will end up with mango-flavored scrambled eggs!
- Continue to heat and stir for 3 - 5 minutes until mixture thickens and begins to simmer (temperature will be approximately 180 ℉).
- Remove saucepan from the heat and stir in cold butter. Continue stirring until all the butter has melted.
- Optional if any lumps formed in curd: strain curd through a sieve placed over a bowl to remove any lumps.
- Press plastic wrap over the top of the curd to prevent a skin from forming. Next, place in refrigerator until cooled completely.
What to use the curd for
The possibilities for the mango curd are endless! Add it to sweet or savory dishes. Following are just a few ideas:
- Use as a filling for cupcakes or lighten with whipped cream and fill cakes
- Make layered parfaits
- Spread on toast or scones for a little tropical flavor
- Use as a drizzle on pies (this works beautifully with our Coconut Custard Pie)
- For savory dishes I recommend using as a drizzle on coconut shrimp
FAQs
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📋 Recipe
Mango Curd Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Heavy Duty Saucepan
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Mango puree (from fresh or defrosted mangos)
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 Large Egg Yolks
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, cold and cut into ⅓" cubes
Instructions
- Combine the mango puree, whole eggs, egg yolks and granulated sugar in a saucepan.1 Cup Mango puree (from fresh or defrosted mangos), 2 Large Eggs, 2 Large Egg Yolks, ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly. If you stop stirring, the eggs could cook too fast and make the curd lumpy instead of smooth.
- Continue to heat for 3 - 5 minutes until mixture thickens and begins to simmer (temperature will be approximately 180 ℉).
- Remove saucepan from the heat and stir in cold butter. Continue stirring until all the butter has melted.½ Cup Unsalted Butter, cold and cut into ⅓" cubes
- Optional if any lumps formed in curd: Strain curd through a sieve placed over a bowl to remove any lumps.
- Press plastic wrap over the top of the curd to prevent a skin from forming. Place in refrigerator until cooled completely.
Caroline says
Such a rich creamy curd. I've used it for both savory and sweet dishes (it's great as a shrimp dipping sauce).
Tricia says
I followed the recipe, but it is too eggy and the mango flavor isn't strong enough.
Judith says
Easy to make.
Easy to eat with cake.
Love it.
dessertswithstephanie says
Hi Judith, Thank you for the feedback!
Alyssa says
This turned out great for me using thawed frozen mango! I used it as a filling for cupcakes. I had a lot left over and made some really delicious popsicles.
dessertswithstephanie says
Hi Alyssa, The popsicles are a great idea! Thank you for the feedback.
Sonia Seivwright says
I love how smooth and easy it is to make. I will definitely use it as a filling for the next time I bake.
Beth says
OMG, this stuff is so good! IT was my first time making curd, and I was blown away by the flavor. It's also easier than I thought.
Ali says
This mango curd was amazing! I could just eat it by the spoonful…. but it would go so well in some mango tartlets!
Kathryn says
This mango curd is delicious with just about everything and it's so easy to make. Loved adding a dollop to my pancakes!