Lime Curd
Creamy, tangy, and sweet lime custard made over the stovetop in 10 minutes.
Servings 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Lime juice (120ml)
- Zest from one lime.
- 3/4 Cup Sugar (150g)
- 1 Large Egg
- 3 Large Egg yolks
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted butter cut into 1/4 inch pieces. (113g)
Instructions
- Use a fork to rub the zest into the sugar.
- Mix the egg and egg yolks with the sugar, then add the lime juice.
- Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and place over medium-low heat.
- Cook while constantly stirring until the mixture has thickened and it coats the back of a wooden spoon (or a rubber spatula).
- Remove from the heat and pour the mixture into a sieve over a clean bowl.
- Add the butter and stir until the butter has melted. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
Notes
- You can use two whole eggs or four egg yolks.
- Use room-temperature egg, egg yolks, and butter.
- Reduce the amount of sugar by up to 1/4 cup (50g).
- The amount of butter will affect the consistency of the recipe. To achieve a thinner curd, reduce the amount of butter by up to 3 tablespoons. To achieve a thicker curd, increase the amount of butter by up to four tablespoons.