Fresh Lime Curd

This lime curd recipe is a twist on traditional lemon curd, using limes instead to make a sweet and tangy treat for cakes, scones, cookies, and more.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place sugar, lime juice, butter, and lime zest in the top of a double boiler; stir over medium-high heat until butter melts.

Step 2

Temper eggs by mixing 2 tablespoons hot lime mixture into eggs, stir to blend.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium until water simmers. Slowly whisk egg mixture into the lime mixture. Cook over the double boiler until lime mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4

Cool slightly and spoon into a clean, glass jar. Cover and refrigerate.