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Ingredients
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- 120 mL lime juice
- 100 g white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 egg yolks
- Generous pinch of salt
- 170 g unsalted butter
Instructions
- Optional: Zest half or all of the limes using a micro planer, ensuring to zest only the green part of the skin.
- Cut the limes in half and squeeze them to obtain ½ cup of strained juice, avoiding agitation of the pith to prevent bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, egg, egg yolks, and salt, whisking until you achieve a smooth and pale mixture.
- Stir in the strained lime juice and add the butter. If using, mix in the zest.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking frequently to melt the butter. Once melted, raise the heat to medium-high and whisk more frequently until the mixture reaches 180°F, which should take about 10 minutes, depending on your stove.
- At 180°F, the lime curd will coat the back of a spoon thinly. Strain it into a jar/container and refrigerate to chill.
- For a thicker lime curd, continue cooking until it reaches 210°F to 212°F, whisking constantly for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, watching for it to thicken without scrambling or splitting.
- Once it reaches the right consistency, immediately strain it into a jar or container. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and let it cool slightly. Optionally, use an immersion blender to blend until homogenous.
- Refrigerate the lime curd, ideally within 30 to 60 minutes of making it. It will keep for up to 7 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice and store the curd in a glass container.
The longer you cook the curd, the thicker it will become, so adjust according to your preference.
If making ahead, be sure to chill it overnight for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 530 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg