Description
A tangy and creamy Lime Curd made with fresh lime juice, eggs, sugar, and butter. This versatile spread is perfect for topping toast, filling cakes, or adding a zesty twist to your desserts. The curd is cooked gently on the stovetop until thickened to a smooth, luscious consistency.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 200 g caster (superfine) sugar (1 cup / 7oz)
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 150 g unsalted butter, cubed and cold (1 stick + 2 ½ tablespoons)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, caster sugar, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until well blended.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over low-medium heat and stir constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Add Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter a few pieces at a time, stirring continuously and allowing each addition to melt fully and incorporate into the mixture.
- Thicken the Curd: Continue to cook the mixture for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon or leaves a thick coating on the side of the pan when tilted.
- Store: Pour the finished lime curd into sterilised conserve jars and let it cool before storing it in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy and Share: Use this lime curd as a spread or dessert topping, and don’t forget to leave a comment and rating to share your experience!
Notes
- Make sure to stir continuously while cooking to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Use fresh lime juice and zest for the best flavor intensity.
- Store the lime curd in the fridge and consume within 2 weeks.
- Sterilize jars properly to extend shelf life safely.
- Cold butter helps in achieving a smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
