Ingredients
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- 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
- In a heatproof bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, key lime zest, key lime juice, and salt, whisking together until smooth.
- Set the bowl over a double boiler and cook on medium-low heat. Stir constantly for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
- Once thickened, remove the bowl from heat and incorporate the butter, stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the curd into a jar, let it cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate until set.
Notes
Ensure constant whisking while cooking to avoid curdling the egg yolks.
For a more intense flavor, use fresh key limes instead of bottled juice.
This curd can be used in a variety of desserts or simply as a spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.