Lime Curd

This easy, one-bowl Lime Curd recipe has just 4 ingredients and simmers gently over a double boiler until thickened. It really is as simple as that!

Course Dessert

Cuisine English

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings (1/4 cup each)

Calories 284kcal

Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and set a glass or metal bowl over the top to create a double boiler. In the bowl, whisk together eggs, yolks, sugar, butter, lime zest, and lime juice.
Cook over the simmering water, stirring frequently, until very thick, about 20 to 25 minutes (the curd must reach 170 degrees on a thermometer to thicken). Strain through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, then cover and chill completely.

Limes: Always zest your limes before you cut them open to juice. It’s much harder to zest half of a lime!
Yield: This recipe makes 2 1/2 cups of lime curd.
Storage: Store lime curd covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.