Elderflower Curd

Recipe by Luke Jefford

Using our elderflower cordial, a simple curd that pairs well with more tangy fruits like raspberries.

Method

Step 1

Place butter and cordial in a pan over simmering water (bain marie).

Step 2

Once the mixture is hot to the touch. Mix the extra cordial & cornflour together to create a paste and then mix in the egg yolks in to the paste also. Whisk the paste into your elderflower mix over the bain marie. Every couple of minutes whisk the mixture so it doesn't stick to the sides of the bowl.

Step 3

Once thickened (between 5-8 minutes) take off of the heat and pass through a fine sieve. Just to be double sure there are no bits. Pop into a container and cover the surface of the curd with cling film, this will stop a skin from forming as it cools.

Step 4

Leave in the fridge to set fully.

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