Delicious Homemade Orange Curd Recipe

In a mixing bowl, combine the **eggs**, **sugar**, and **a pinch of salt**. Whisk them together until they are well blended. Gradually add **300 ml** (about **1.3 cups**) of the **orange juice**, reserving a small amount for later. Stir in **the cornstarch** until smooth.

Take the reserved orange juice and gently *warm it up on low heat*, being careful not to boil it. Once heated, add the **zest** from the oranges to the juice and allow it to steep, which will infuse the juice with a wonderful aroma. After a few minutes, remove it from heat, let it cool slightly, and strain the mixture to discard the zest.

Now, add the infused orange juice back to the egg mixture. Make sure to combine everything thoroughly. At this stage, you can include **1 teaspoon of lemon juice** if desired, which adds a bit of tartness.

Pour the mixture into a saucepan and turn the heat to medium. *Cook it while stirring constantly*; a hand mixer on low speed can be very helpful for this. The curd will begin to thicken as it heats up. Make sure to keep stirring to avoid lumps.

Once the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency, remove it from heat. Add the **cold butter** and mix it in until completely melted and smooth. Let the curd cool to room temperature, then cover it with plastic wrap, ensuring that the wrap is in contact with the surface of the curd to prevent a skin from forming.

Place the covered curd in the refrigerator overnight for best results, allowing it to stabilize and the flavors to meld. **Resist the temptation** to taste it before then—it's so delicious you might eat it all before you get a chance to use it!