Sunday, March 27, 2011

Strawberry Curd & Pancakes

Saturday started off on a rather sweet not :) For people who routinely eat cereal or toast with PB this was my special weekend treat!
The part that I was most involved in while we made the Best Yellow Layer Cake in Anita’s kitchen was stirring the mango curd until it thickened. I kinda understood the curd process and the ingredients that went into it. I was eager to try it out by myself before I totally forgot!
Children particularly enjoyed the curd overflow and drip from the pancakes :) and btw, these are wholegrain buttermilk pancakes from Trader Joes  and I did not use the egg the recipe on the box suggested and it turned out absolutely fine!
Here are the ingredients required
1 lb strawberry hulled and halved
3/5 ounces of white granulated sugar
1/2 stick of salted butter
2 large eggs beaten
Follow instructions given in Mango Curd recipe for preparation
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Taking all the tips she had given us when making the mango curd into consideration, I ventured into making some strawberry curd for the family – Harris Teeter had a buy one get 2 free deal and that was a sweet – so I bought the three – and they pretty well took up half a shelf in my fridge. I did not have the eggs required to replicate the exact same recipe as the mango curd… so I got a recipe from About.com  (the first site that comes up when you search for strawberry Curd, entered by an Aussie lassie)- which used just two eggs which I did have – and I was thinking hmm…maybe worth a shot.
One thing is for sure folks, your arms sure get a pretty darned good workout- like when you make Theratipaal the original way – not the microwave short cut which I am NOT a fan of. I added several new words to my vocab from this experience – For instance, I learned what “hulling” a strawberry means; And, what a slotted spoon is -hey, I had no idea never called it that!
Please refer to link given for recipe and Anita’s Mango Curd

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I got some nice compliments from the men of my house and my daughter who loved anything I make J Actually they all do!  Thanks Anita for exciting me enough to get out my comfort zone and try something different J



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37 comments:

  1. Superb idea !! very delicious and yummy !!

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  2. Strawberries curd on pancake, what a lovely breakfast that would be...unfortunately strawberries are so expensive here...I'll do the mango curd instead:)

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  3. Wow u r tempting me priya,luks delicious...

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  4. Can have pancakes with delicious strawberry curd everyday,irresistible combo..

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  5. Wow,delicious strawberry curd pancakes.

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  6. Ooo I have had and made lemon curd but I have never had strawberry curd, looks delicious! Especially on top of pancakes.

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  7. Best break from boring breakfasts! LOVED IT!!!

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  8. Mouthwatering and creamy dish....

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  9. Lovely presentations...... Its simply mouth watering.... U should have posted the recipe on your blog too dear.... too lazy sometimes to chek out elsewhere ;-p

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  10. wow, priya, you have done it again! love the beautiful pink color of this curd...bet Shreya did too! So proud of you for venturing out of your comfort zone...gives me the confidence to do the same!

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  11. beautiful! and they look delicious too.

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  12. Beautiful clicks,pancakes with the strawberry curd looks scrumptious.

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  13. wow............really nice combo...............

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  14. now isn't that a visual treat! gorgeous pics priya and recipe rocks :)

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  15. Pancakes with strawberry curd! U must be kidding..pass me some, I want too ;)

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  16. What a wonderful idea...This looks divine! There is an award for you. Please accept it.

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  17. wat a fantastic recipe...irresistable..
    Tasty Appetite

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  18. Lovely combo...pictures look cool and tempting..

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  19. The strawberry curd look silky smooth and delicious.

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  20. A very different recipe.. Looks yummy!!!

    I am here for first time, happy following you..

    valar
    http://valarskitchen-basics.blogspot.com/

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  21. Drooling Priya, U r such a creative person, everyday u come up with a newd ish

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  22. Looks wonderful, feast for eyes and mouth.

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  23. Hi Priya

    Many thanks for your visit and invitation.
    Regrettably I will have to decline it, I am involved in a project for Mothering Day (UK 3rd April)
    Great work.
    Wishing you a great success ♥

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  24. oh dear! this is sheer indulgence. looks lovely.

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  25. Strawberry curd..hmm..sounds interesting and looks yummy...love the combo..thanks for sharnig this unique and yummy recipe here!

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  26. I didn't know what to expect with the strawberry curd, but it was superb!!! The best pancake topping to go along with delicious pancakes. Can't wait until we have it again!

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  27. Priya, I often make lemon curd but have never tried making it with strawberries....looks delicious. Thanks for this innovative idea.

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  28. Very creamy ymmmmy love it so so much!!

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  29. That looks superb... an thanks for the entry. hope to see more:)

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  30. Love the idea of making strawberries into a curd.

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