Recipe to Make an Easy Homemade Passion Fruit Curd

This recipe to make an easy homemade and delicious passion fruit curd is thanks to my farmer friend, Dessa, who grew the most fragrant and delicious fresh passion fruit this season. I knew that the best way to use the nearly 2 dozen fresh passionfruit we received in our produce box would be to make this curd using up the fresh passion fruit pulp. 

Fruit curds are such a great way to preserve the flavor of fruits in peak season. These curd recipes make a great addition to our morning breakfast bites. This passion fruit curd recipe is no exception. Made with the passion fruit pulp, lemon juice, sugar, and egg yolks, this will be a recipe you’ll turn to again and again when passion fruit season is in peak production. Scroll down to see how we make it and print the recipe card to make your own batch today. 

Ingredients for the Easy Homemade Passion Fruit Curd

A total of five ingredients is all we need to make this super simple recipe. Here’s what we’ll need: 

• Whole Passion Fruit: For this passionfruit curd recipe, we’ll need about 2 cups of fresh passion fruit pulp. Depending on the yield of each passion fruit, we’ll need anywhere from 12 to 18 of them.
• Granulated Sugar: I’ve tried different ways to make this with a different sweetener type like maple syrup or brown sugar and the granulated sugar works best in creating the consistency for this delicious curd. I aimed to keep the level of sweetness in check, so 3/4 cup sugar creates a sweet-tart passion fruit curd that is perfect for so many recipes. 
• Lemon Juice: Our natural thickening agent given the amount of pectin lemon juice holds. This will help to thicken our curd while also helping to preserve it. It also adds a level of tart flavor that I personally love. 
• Unsalted Butter: This helps in the thickening of the curd and creates a creamy decadent texture. 
• Eggs: Another assist in creating a creamy and smooth texture for our incredibly good fruit curd. We’ll use two whole eggs and 3 egg yolks. Once the egg yolks have been separated from the egg whites, save the leftover egg whites and keep them in a container for future use. 

How to Make This Easy Homemade Passion Fruit Curd

This wonderful recipe is incredibly simple to make and we’ll speed up the process slightly by using a direct heat method versus indirect heat over a double boiler method. Constantly stirring the fruit curd during cooking ensures it doesn’t overcook or burn. Here’s what we’ll do: 

• First, we’ll begin by whisking together the whole eggs, egg yolks, the measured amount of sugar, a pinch of salt, the citrus juice, and all the passionfruit pulp in a large bowl. Next, pour the mixture into a large stainless steel saucepan and begin to heat the mixture over medium-low heat. 
• Stir the mixture constantly until it is hot but not boiling. You will see foam form as the curd cooks; this is okay. Once the foam dissipates after about 10 minutes, add in the unsalted butter a tablespoon at a time. Add each tablespoon of butter until all is melted. 
• Continue to stir the passion fruit curd until thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes more. You’ll know the curd is ready when a line stays swiped on the back of a wooden spoon. If you do not want the passion fruit seeds in your fruit curd, you can choose to strain the curd using a fine-mesh sieve fitted over a large glass container or ceramic bowl. 
• Cool the curd completely before storing in an airtight container. 

Storing Tips for the Passion Fruit Curd

After we’ve made our passion fruit curd, we can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If opting to freeze the curd, freeze desired portions in freezer safe containers for up to 3 months. For best results, cover the surface of the curd to avoid a film forming on the top of the tropical fruit curd. 

​If you don’t want to make the curd right away, you can freeze the fresh fruit or passion fruit puree in a silicone ice cube tray. Store the frozen pulp in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 6 months. Defrost cubes as desired then proceed with the recipe instruction as written. 

Recipes to Use With Your Homemade Passion Fruit Curd

This passion fruit recipe is the perfect accompaniment to man passion fruit-flavored desserts. From a passion fruit cheesecake, to a luscious filling for sponge cakes with a swiss meringue buttercream, this passionfruit curd is a delightful spread for many delicious recipes. 

Lately, we’ve loved adding a dollop of the curd to fresh buttermilk scones and clotted cream. I’ve also used it as a topping for dutch babies. You can’t go wrong! 

I hope this main dish of an easy ratatouille recipe inspired from Disney’s movie of the same name offers comfort during the cooling autumn evenings. If you make it, please let me know how it goes! You can share in the comments below or on social media! Tag me on Instagram or on my Facebook page.

Cheers to the next nourishing meal. 🧡