Lime Curd

Votes: 3

Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 1.5 tbsp.

Lime curd differs from its popular lemon cousin with its more complex, vibrant flavor and slightly sweet aroma. It's prepared using the same principles. The main ingredients—lime juice and zest, eggs and yolks, sugar, and butter—are combined and simmered over low heat. To achieve the desired consistency, let the finished curd set, then try it straight from the spoon. You'll be hard-pressed to stop, it's so delicious and smooth.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

3/4 cup sugar
4 tsp grated lime zest + 0.5 cup lime juice (3-4 limes, or use canned lime juice)
A pinch of salt
3 large eggs + 3 egg yolks
4 tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 tablespoon of lime zest, lime juice, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together all the eggs and yolks, then stir into the citrus mixture.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens like pudding, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, a few pieces at a time, until smooth.

Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pushing it through with a silicone spatula. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of lime zest. Refrigerate until the custard is completely set, at least 4 hours. Store for up to 5 days.

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