Lime Curd
This lime curd is deliciously tart and irresistibly smooth. It is the perfect balance of sweet and citrus. Made with fresh squeezed lime juice, eggs, sugar, and butter, it’s the ideal topping when you’re looking for citrus but want something other than lemon. Lime curd is great for cakes, tarts, or simply enjoyed with a spoon! This easy curd takes just 10 minutes and always leaves my family asking for more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes active +15 minutes inactive cooling time +2 hours of chilling time
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes active
- Yield: makes about 2/3 cup lime curd 1x
Ingredients
¼ cup sugar
Zest of 2 limes
2 large eggs
¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons cold salted butter** see note
Drop of green food coloring, optional
Instructions
In a small saucepan add the sugar, lime zest, and eggs. Whisk until combined. Add the lime juice and whisk again. Place the pan on the stove over medium-low heat and whisk continually for about 5 minutes until it is thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat and add the butter. Stir continually until the butter is melted.
Lime curd is yellow, naturally. If you want it to be green, add a drop of green food coloring.
Let cool for 15 minutes before putting it in an airtight container in the fridge until it’s cold.
Notes
Step-by-step pictures and Frequently Asked Questions below recipe card.
If you use unsalted butter in the curd, just add a pinch of salt.
Keywords: lime curd, citrus curd, citrus dessert, lime curd pie, lemon curd replacement, lemon curd alternative
Find it online: https://acupofcream.com/lime-curd/