Lime Curd

Lime makes for a delicious curd. Don’t expect it to be green: The yolks will inevitably turn your curd a luscious yellow.

Serves: 16Hands-on: 25 minutesTotal: 25 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 16

Ingredients

  • Zest and juice of 3 limes
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1⁄3 cup butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1⁄8 tsp. salt

Directions

  • Place lime zest and sugar in a small bowl. Work the zest into the sugar with your fingers, until the sugar is yellow-green and aromatic.
  • Using a mixer, cream the butter in a separate medium bowl, then beat in the sugar mixture. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add in lime juice and salt, and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Heat mixture over medium-low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes, or until it reaches 170°F.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.