Go Back
–+ servings
Smooth lime curd in a jar

Lime Curd

This lime curd is a breeze to make and super versatile, great for adding a zing to your breakfast or dessert!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Spread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Citrus, Fruit Spread, Lime Curd
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Marcin Skrzypiec

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 limes regular (persian) or 3 to 4 key limes
  • 1/3 cup sugar 2.4 oz or 65 grams
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1.5 oz or 43 grams

Instructions

  • Wash Limes: Rinse limes under running water. Optionally, soak in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes to remove pesticides.
  • Zest Limes: Peel the zest from one lime using a microplane or zester. Avoid discolored spots.
    2 limes
  • Juice Limes: Squeeze out the juice from the limes into a pot.
  • Prep Eggs: Whisk eggs in a bowl, mix in half the sugar, and set aside.
    2 eggs
  • Heat Juice: Combine lime zest, remaining sugar, and lime juice in the pot. Heat to boiling then remove from heat.
    1/3 cup sugar
  • Temper Eggs: Gradually mix hot lime juice into eggs to prevent curdling, stirring constantly.
  • Cook Mixture: Return mixture to low heat. Stir continuously until it thickens.
  • Add Butter: Off heat, add butter and stir until melted and incorporated.
    3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Cover: Place plastic wrap directly on the curd to avoid skin formation.
  • Cool & Chill: Let the curd cool, then refrigerate with plastic wrap on.
Tried this recipe?Comment below or tag your snaps @definitelynotachefblog or #madewithdnac!