Lime Curd

Name: Lime Curd
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: Zest and juice of 3 limes; 1 cup sugar; ⅓ cup butter, softened; 3 large eggs; ⅛ tsp. salt

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

Difficulty: Easy

Hands-on: 25 minutesTotal: 25 minutes

Serves: 16

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Heat mixture over medium-low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes, or until it reaches 170°F.
Step 4
Remove from heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.

Recipe Information

Serves: 16

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Heat mixture over medium-low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes, or until it reaches 170°F.
Step 4
Remove from heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.