key lime curd
This is so tangy and slightly sweet! I break from traditional curds by using bottled juice and no zest. But the bottled Key Lime juice gives it a great flavor depth!
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prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For key lime curd
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3/4 cbottled key lime juice
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5 lgeggs
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1 1/4 csugar
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1 1/2 sticksalted butter, cut into even tablespoons
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2 pinchsalt, only if using unsalted butter
How To Make key lime curd
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1In sauce pot, combine juice, sugar, and eggs with a whisk.
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2Turn onto medium heat, and while whisking continuously, cook for 15 minutes.
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3Remove from heat. Whisk in butter 1 tablespoon chunk at a time until melted and incorporated before adding next piece. If using salt add now.
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4Pour through fine mesh strainer into glass bowl to remove any chunks of cooked egg.
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5Cover tightly and place in fridge for at least 3 hours before using in your recipes, or just eating it with a spoon. Amazing spread on plain sweet muffins and scones!
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