Lime Curd Recipe
Use limes, key lime juice, or even lemon to make the perfect curd at home. This recipe is easy and is done in under 10 minutes!
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (or bottled Key Lime juice)
- Zest of 1 large or two small limes (or Key limes)
- 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter , diced
Instructions
- Place eggs, sugar, salt, juice, and zest in a medium saucepan. Do not put it over the heat yet. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
- Place over low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Turn all the way to low and add the butter. Stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and strain into jar(s). Makes just shy of 2 cups.
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Notes
- You can use regular or key limes/lime juice
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1198kcal | Carbohydrates: 161g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 611mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 152g | Vitamin A: 2173IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3mg
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