key lime curd

Name: Key Lime Curd
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) bottled key lime juice; 5 large eggs; 1 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 1/2 stick(s) salted butter, cut into even tablespoons; 2 pinch(es) salt, only if using unsalted butter

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Chrissy Hackley

Vestal, NY

Updated on Sep 8, 2021

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

yield

Ingredients

3/4 cup bottled key lime juice
5 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 sticks salted butter, cut into even tablespoons
2 pinches salt, only if using unsalted butter

How To Make key lime curd

Step 1

In sauce pot, combine juice, sugar, and eggs with a whisk.

Step 2

Turn onto medium heat, and while whisking continuously, cook for 15 minutes.
Step 3

Remove from heat. Whisk in butter 1 tablespoon chunk at a time until melted and incorporated before adding next piece. If using salt add now.
Step 4

Pour through fine mesh strainer into glass bowl to remove any chunks of cooked egg.
Step 5

Cover 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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