Description
A bright, zesty lime curd recipe thats incredibly versatile. Perfect for tarts, cakes, or simply spooned over yogurt.
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cups (96 g) sugar
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) fresh lime juice
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs and sugar in a saucepan until light lemony in color.
- Alternatively, whisk the eggs and sugar in a stand mixer, then add to the saucepan.
- Add the zest, lime juice, and pieces of butter.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and constantly whisk the mixture until it thickens.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for a couple of seconds, then remove from heat.
- Add vanilla extract (optional).
- Cool to room temperature and refrigerate in a container. The mixture will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- For a smoother curd, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve after cooking.
- To prevent curdling, ensure the butter is cut into small pieces and added gradually while whisking constantly.
- Store the lime curd in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 50