FRESH LIME CURD

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When life gives you a bunch of limes, make lime curd! This twist on traditional lemon curd uses limes instead. Use it as a cake filling, or any other way you desire.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Desserts     Fillings     Fruit Fillings

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
¼ cup butter
¾ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Place the sugar, butter, lime juice, lime zest in the top of a double boiler; stir over medium-high heat until butter melts. Mix 2 tablespoons hot lime mixture into the eggs and stir to blend.
  • Reduce heat to medium until water simmers. Slowly whisk egg mixture into the lime mixture. Cook over the double boiler until lime mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly and spoon into a clean, glass jar. Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 58.9 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

Sawmil Magar
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This lime curd is the best I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I love the tangy flavor of the limes. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Treasure Peace
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This lime curd is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is out of this world. I can't wait to make it again!


Anita Durham
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This lime curd is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Season Raina
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I love this lime curd! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I use it in all sorts of desserts, from pies to cakes to tarts. It's also great on toast or crackers.


Militaru Sorin
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This lime curd is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it has a lovely creamy texture. I love using it as a filling for pies and cakes, but it's also great on its own.


Alex On60fps
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This lime curd is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I love the bright green color and the tangy flavor. It's the perfect addition to any dessert.


Londeka Nicky
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This lime curd is the perfect addition to any dessert. It's tangy and sweet, with a smooth and creamy texture. I love using it as a filling for pies and cakes, but it's also great on its own.


Rizwan ali
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I love this lime curd! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different ways. I've used it as a filling for pies and cakes, and I've also spread it on toast and crackers. It's always a hit!


Cooper Hayward
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This lime curd is delicious! I used it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie and it was a huge hit with my family and friends. The curd is thick and creamy, with a beautiful bright green color. I will definitely be making this again.


Siraj Majeed
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I made this lime curd for my family and they all loved it! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Shiva Puri
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This lime curd is the best I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I love the tangy flavor of the limes. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Md Shihab Khan
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This lime curd is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is out of this world. I can't wait to make it again!


Michael Thompson
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This lime curd is delicious! It's the perfect combination of tart and sweet, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Sardar Awais
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I love this lime curd! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I use it in all sorts of desserts, from pies to cakes to tarts. It's also great on toast or crackers.


Mary Wanja
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This lime curd is so good! It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and it's so versatile. I've used it as a filling for tarts and cakes, and I've also spread it on toast and crackers. It's delicious every time.


JK JUNAED KHAN
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Just made this lime curd and it's amazing! The flavor is so fresh and zesty, and the texture is perfect. I can't wait to use it in my next baking project.


Gerardo Ramirez
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This lime curd is delicious! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Md MamunAhamed
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I've tried many lime curd recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. The curd is thick and creamy, with a beautiful bright green color. I love using it as a filling for tarts and


Asad Tanha
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This lime curd is absolutely divine! The perfect balance of tart and sweet, with a luscious, creamy texture. I used it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie and it was a huge hit with my family and friends.