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Easy Key Lime Curd Recipe

Easy Key Lime Curd Recipe

This Easy Key Lime Curd Recipe is tangy, rich and sweet, perfect for pancakes, toast, macarons or just eating by the spoonful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 217 kcal

Equipment

  • double boiler
  • Heat proof bowl
  • whisk
  • Jar

Ingredients
  

  • 5 egg yolks Egg yolks
  • ¾ cups Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Key lime zest
  • ½ cup Key lime juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt
  • 4 tablespoon Butter

Instructions
 

  • In a heat proof bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, key lime zest, key lime juice and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Place bowl over a double boiler and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until thickened. It takes about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until smooth. Place in a jar. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 39mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 465IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.4mg
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