Zesty Fresh Lime Curd Recipe

Name: Zesty Fresh Lime Curd Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 0.75 cup fresh lime juice; 0.25 cup butter; 1 tablespoon lime zest; 2 large eggs, beaten

Looking for a lime curd recipe that's a twist on the classic lemon curd? When life gives you limes, make this amazing curd! It's perfect as a cake filling or spread, and you can use it in countless ways.

Total time40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield8

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
0.75 cup fresh lime juice
0.25 cup butter
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 large eggs, beaten

Instructions

Combine sugar, lime juice, butter, and lime zest in a double boiler. Stir over medium-high heat until the butter is fully melted.
Temper the eggs by whisking 2 tablespoons of the heated lime mixture into the eggs. Stir well to combine.
Reduce heat to medium to maintain a simmer. Gradually whisk the egg mixture into the lime mixture. Continue to cook in the double boiler, stirring constantly, until the lime curd thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. This should take about 20 to 25 minutes.
Allow the lime curd to cool slightly before spooning it into a clean glass jar. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 172 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 26 g
Sodium Content: 59 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 62 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g