Homemade Key Lime Curd: Easy Recipe for a Tangy Delight
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade key lime curd, perfect for desserts or as a topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup key lime juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the key lime juice, sugar, and egg yolks.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until fully melted and incorporated.
- Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any solids.
- Allow to cool, then transfer to a jar and refrigerate.
Notes
- For an extra tangy kick, adjust the amount of key lime juice according to your taste.
- This curd can be used in various desserts, like tarts or as a spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 80mg