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Easy Key Lime Curd

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Curd
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter European butter preferred but not necessary

Instructions

  • Whisk together 2 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 1/2 cup key lime juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp lime zest and 1/8 tsp salt in a medium pot. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Bring the pot to medium-low, stirring constantly for about 6-9 minutes until thickened. It should have a pudding-like consistency.
  • Remove from heat and immediately stir in butter, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
  • Place the curd in a fine-mesh sieve and work with a spatula to press the curd through the mesh to remove any lumps.
  • Cover and cool in the refrigerator.