![]() Step 1 – Zest one or two limes until you have 1 tablespoon of lime zest. Step by Step Instructions Prepare the Limes Sugar – Sugar sweetens the curd, balancing the flavour of the lime, and also helps thicken the curd.Using more egg yolks than whole eggs helps reduce the chance of the curd having an eggy flavour. The eggs are what give this curd its thick, luscious texture. Eggs – This recipe calls for both whole eggs and extra egg yolks.You will need 6-7 fresh limes depending on the size. You will be using both the zest and juice of the limes. Fresh limes – You want to use fresh limes for the best flavour.If you are on a reduced salt diet you can use unsalted butter if you prefer. Butter – I use salted butter for all of my recipes.This recipe comes together with just 4 ingredients. Ingredientsįor a full list of ingredients and measurements, see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. This recipe makes approximately two and a half cups of curd but it is easy to scale it up if you need more. If you prefer your lime curd a bit sweeter you can either reduce the lemon juice by a few tablespoons, eliminate the zest or increase the sugar by ¼ cup. This curd recipe is nice and tart with a strong lime flavour. It comes together in minutes and can be stored for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator. This homemade lime curd recipe is easy to prepare and is made with only 4 simple ingredients. It is also perfectly acceptable to eat it straight out of the jar with a spoon. Just like lemon curd, it is tangy and sweet and can be used in pies and tarts, as a spread on fresh scones, as a dip for graham crackers, or in any recipe that calls for fruit curd. Lime curd is a creamy, luscious sauce or spread made with fresh lime juice, butter, sugar, and eggs. AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE, I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. ![]() ![]() Made with just 4 simple ingredients, it can be used in place of lemon curd in any recipe or eaten straight off the spoon. Use it in pies or tarts, on top of cakes, or as a spread for biscuits or scones. It is tart and sweet and full of fresh lime flavour. This easy homemade lime curd is silky smooth and creamy. ![]()
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