
Tangy, silky, and bursting with tropical flavor, this passionfruit curd is the kind of thing you'll want to spread on absolutely everything. The double hit of whole eggs and egg yolks gives it an incredibly rich, velvety texture, while the butter whisked in at the end makes it glossy and luscious. Fresh passionfruit pulp is the star here — floral and bracingly tart in a way that no store-bought substitute can match. The double-boiler method keeps the heat gentle and controlled, so you get a perfectly smooth curd without any scrambled egg disasters. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, this recipe is naturally a worry-free zone — every ingredient is plant-based, dairy, or egg, with zero hidden animal proteins to second-guess. Strain it for a silky-smooth finish or leave the seeds in for a little rustic texture; either way, it sets up beautifully after a rest in the fridge. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into a tart shell, or honestly just eat it straight from the jar — no judgment here.
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Fill a medium saucepan with about 2 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Set a heatproof bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
Add the passionfruit pulp, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and salt to the bowl. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth and uniform in color, about 1 minute.
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