This silky smooth key lime curd is the stuff dreams are made of. That is all I will say. Yep, there is nothing more to say...
Lime Curd
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 2 Hours
Servings:1 1/2 - 3 Cups
Lime Curd
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 2 Hours
Servings:1 1/2 - 3 Cups
Ingredients:
3 Egg Yolks
2 Tbsp Corn Starch
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Key Lime Juice or Fresh Lime Juice
2-3 Tsp Lime Zest
5 Tbsp Cup Butter Cubed
Directions:
In a small saucepan combine the egg yolks, sugar, lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk vigorously, and continuously over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add one tablespoon of corn starch and continue to whisk, add second tablespoon and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. Take it off the heat immediately and fold in the butter 3-4 cubes at a time. Make sure that all of the butter is incorporated before adding more. Place a sieve over a heat safe bowl and run the curd through the sieve until it is smooth and shiny. Cover the curd with plastic wrap making sure that the plastic wrap is touching the curd. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until cold - at least 2 hours. Serve or store in an air tight mason jar.
In a small saucepan combine the egg yolks, sugar, lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk vigorously, and continuously over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add one tablespoon of corn starch and continue to whisk, add second tablespoon and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. Take it off the heat immediately and fold in the butter 3-4 cubes at a time. Make sure that all of the butter is incorporated before adding more. Place a sieve over a heat safe bowl and run the curd through the sieve until it is smooth and shiny. Cover the curd with plastic wrap making sure that the plastic wrap is touching the curd. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until cold - at least 2 hours. Serve or store in an air tight mason jar.
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