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Great on sourdough bread with a cup of Kona coffee in hand.

by: Diane Shriner - Coffee of Kona

Ingredients
• 1 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1 and 1/4 cup cool or cold Kona coffee (dark or medium roast)

• 2 egg yolks

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring

• (Optional) 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract


Method
Mix in sauce pan the following ingredients:

1. 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch.

2. Add slowly, stirring constantly 1 cup cool or cold Kona coffee (dark or medium roast).

3. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.

4. Remove from heat and blend at least 1/2 of the hot mixture into 2 slightly beaten egg yolks.

5. Return mixture to the sauce pan and boil 1 additional minute.

6. Remove from heat and vigorously stir in 2 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring and 1/4 cup of coffee.

7. And optional great flavor is to add 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract.

Makes approximately 2 cups of curd. Store in the refrigerator.


Background
This recipe was developed by Diane Shriner owner of Lions’ Gate Bed and Breakfast and Farms.

Lions’ Gate is a working farm growing macadamia nuts and Kona coffee commercially. They serve many homemade jams, jellies and curds at their bed and breakfast.



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