Delicious Lime Curd Recipe to Brighten Your Dishes

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Gather all your ingredients: lime juice, sugar, egg yolks, butter, lime zest, and salt.

   Using fresh lime juice will enhance the flavor.
2. 2

   Combine Juice and Sugar

   In a saucepan, combine lime juice and sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.

   Do not let the mixture boil.
3. 3

   Whisk Egg Yolks

   In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and creamy.

   Make sure there are no lumps.
4. 4

   Temper the Egg Yolks

   Slowly pour the warm lime mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously to avoid curdling.

   This process is called tempering.
5. 5

   Cook the Mixture

   Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.

   It should coat the back of a spoon.
6. 6

   Add Butter and Zest

   Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, lime zest, and salt until smooth.

   Let it cool before transferring to jars.

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