Lime Curd
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 223
- Total Fat
- 12
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 26
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 25
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 186
- Sodium
- 65
- Total: 20 min (plus 4-hour chilling)
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons grated lime zest, plus 1/2 cup lime juice (from 3 to 4 limes, or use bottled Key lime juice)
Pinch of salt
3 large eggs plus 3 egg yolks
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
- Whisk the sugar, 1 tablespoon lime zest, the lime juice and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk the whole eggs and yolks in a small bowl, then whisk into the lime mixture.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it¿s thick like pudding, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time until incorporated.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pushing it through with a rubber spatula. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming; let cool to room temperature. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon lime zest. Cover and refrigerate until completely set, at least 4 hours and up to 5 days.