Homemade Key Lime Curd
Description
Make a delicious Homemade Key Lime Curd with fresh key limes, butter, and eggs. This easy, tangy curd is perfect for spreading on toast, filling tarts, or adding to desserts.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice, about 10-12 key limes
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Zest and juice the key limes to get the zest and fresh juice.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, salt, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Once the mixture thickens, remove from heat and whisk in the cold butter pieces until fully melted and smooth.
- For a smooth texture, strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove zest and any bits of egg.
- Let the curd cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 606IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.3mg