Key Lime Curd Recipe
This tangy and creamy Key Lime Curd is a luscious spread or filling made with fresh key lime juice, zest, egg yolks, and butter. Perfect for topping desserts, spreading on toast, or incorporating into pies, it strikes a perfect balance between tartness and sweetness with a rich, velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Sauce/Spread
- Method: Double Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Key Lime Curd Ingredients
- 5 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp key lime zest
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, key lime zest, key lime juice, and salt until fully blended.
- Cook the Mixture: Set the bowl over a double boiler on medium-low heat. Whisk the mixture constantly for about 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens to a custard-like consistency.
- Add Butter: Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the butter until the curd is smooth and glossy.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Transfer the curd to a jar or airtight container. Allow it to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for a few hours until it sets and thickens further.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed key lime juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Continually whisking while cooking prevents lumps and curdling.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Perfect as a spread, pie filling, or layered in desserts.
Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/key-lime-curd-recipe/
