Strawberry-Lime Curd

Adding lime to a strawberry curd makes it sweet and tangy at the same time. This easy recipe comes together in a few minutes and is great on toast, pancakes, muffins, or even as a dessert topping.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 50 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup butter
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 4 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 lime, zested
• 1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, pureed
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix strawberry puree, sugar, cornstarch, lime zest, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and stir in strawberry mixture until well combined. Add egg yolks, stir, and return to heat.

Step 3

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until strawberry curd coats the back of a spoon and is slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.