The only reason I made this curd, was for a pie I was making and I needed key lime curd (check back tomorrow to see the pie I made). After I transferred the curd to a container to cool, I licked the spoon and I couldn't believe what I was tasting. This key lime curd was beyond amazing. I wanted to dig right in and eat a whole spoonful. But knowing I needed it for the pie I resisted, but that did not stop me from thinking about all the ways I could use this key lime curd. I will have to make another batch very soon.
I have to say this key lime curd is way better than lemon curd. I know I may be partial since I love the key lime flavor so much, but this sweet and tart curd has the best citrus flavor.
Key Lime Curd
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.
- Whisk in the key lime juice and zest.
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk constantly and quickly until the mixture is completely warmed through.
- Stir the butter in a little piece at a time, about 1/4-1/2 tablespoon. Continue stirring until each piece has melted and is completely incorporated with the mixture being smooth before adding another piece of butter.
- Continue to cook and stir the curd until it begins to thicken and coats the back of the spoon.
- Pour the curd through a fine mesh sieve into a container with a tight fitting lid.
- Seal the container and refrigerate until cold.
Enjoy!!!
Notes:
I used bottled key lime juice and lime zest.
I added a little food coloring to this curd because I wanted to make sure it would be a different color than the pie I was going to use this for so there would be a contrast between the layers, otherwise I would not have added any food coloring.
This recipe can be doubled if you want more of this delicious curd.
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Nutrition Facts |
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Servings: 16, about 1 tablespoon per serving |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories: 72 |
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Total Fat |
3.7g |
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Saturated Fat |
2.1g |
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Polyunsaturated Fat |
0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat |
0.8g |
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Trans Fat |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
47.1mg |
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Sodium |
16.7mg |
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Potassium |
31.3mg |
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Total Carbohydrates |
9g |
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Dietary Fiber |
1.9g |
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Sugars |
2.8g |
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Protein |
1.1g |
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Vitamin A 3.4% Vitamin C 0.3% |
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Calcium 0.6% Iron 0.9% |
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*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use. |
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*Adapted from Alaska from Scratch.
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