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Strawberry Curd and Almond Cookies

May 4, 2014 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

Strawberry Curd and Almond Cookies Strawberry season was a bit slow to come this year, but I am now gorging myself on the in-season fruit and finding all sorts of ways to incorporate the ruby gems in my cooking.  And this is a new favorite.  It combines the flavor of beautiful local fruits and memories of England, and anything that can do that makes me happy. Lemon curd has always felt like a luxury food to me.  It was a fancy British import, sold in little jars and not readily available in Memphis.  In fact, when I first started travelling to England, I probably brought jars back for my mother and grandmother as little gifts.  Eventually I learned that lemon curd is pretty easy to make at home, and so much fresher and better, which led to the obvious experimentation with curds of other flavors.  And I think strawberry may be my favorite.  It’s a lovely pink color and bursts with strawberry flavor. Strawberry curd is wonderful spread on toast or good English muffins.  Or the full English, on a tender scone.  It makes a wonderful filling for a cake. I decided to pair it here with these delicate little almond cookies because it makes a lovely and interesting dessert.  I’ve scooped the curd into little 4 ounce Mason jars and placed it on a plate surrounded by cookies as a nifty little individual sweet.  It also works as a dip for a spring shower or brunch.  

Strawberry Curd and Almond Cookies
2014-04-16 12:22:46
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Ingredients
  1. Strawberry Curd
  2. 8 ¼ ounces strawberries, hulled
  3. 1 ¼ cup sugar
  4. zest and juice of one small orange
  5. zest and juice of one medium lemon
  6. ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cubed and at room temperature
  7. 4 eggs
  8. Almond Cookies
  9. ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  10. ½ cup granulated sugar
  11. 1 large egg
  12. ½ cup almond meal (or very finely ground almonds)
  13. 1 ½ teaspoons pure almond extract
  14. 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
  1. Strawberry Curd
  2. Place a wire mesh strainer over a medium bowl and set aside close to the stovetop. Puree the strawberries in a blender until very smooth.
  3. Pour the strawberry puree into a medium sauce pan and add the sugar, citrus zest and juice (about ¼ cup juice). Whisk to blend and add the butter pieces. Beat the eggs well in a small bowl, then whisk them into the strawberry mixture until combined. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until the butter is melted. (it’s best to switch to a heatproof spatula here to be able to scrape the sides and reach the edges of the pan). Continue cooking until the curd is thickened, about 6- 8 minutes., stirring constantly. Scrape the curd immediately into the strainer set over the bowl. Push the curd through the strainer to remove any cooked egg or lumps. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the surface of the curd and refrigerate until cold, at least two hours. Transfer to an airtight container. The curd will keep refrigerated up to a week.
  4. Makes 2 ½ cups
  5. Almond Cookies
  6. Preheat the oven to 400°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Beat the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until combined. Beat in the almond meal and almond extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the flour, scraping down the sides of the bowl frequently, until the dough comes together.
  8. Roll the dough into small balls, about the size of a pecan, and place about ½ inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly dampen your fingers and slightly flatten the cookies. Bake for 6 – 8 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden and the tops are firm. Remove the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Makes about 3 dozen
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