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Lime crémeux
This "crémeux" is a creamy mixture ideal for filling tarts, either on its own or as a bottom layer topped with fruit, for example.
85 K 3.8/5 (17 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
1.60 €
500 g
7 IngredientsLast modified on: April 14th 2021
4 g 
150 g 
1 
2 
50 g 
70 g 
3 drops food colouring (optional)Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Resting: 5 min.
Cooking: 7 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 1 min.
Put 4 g gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes to soften it.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 20 min.
Pour 150 g milk into a saucepan and grate the zest of 1 lime into it.
Put on medium heat and bring to the boil.
Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 15 minutes.
Put 50 g caster sugar to soak in a dish of cold water.
Put on medium heat and bring to the boil.
Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 15 minutes.
Put 50 g caster sugar to soak in a dish of cold water.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Put 2 eggs and 50 g caster sugar into a bowl and mix well.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pour the lime-infused milk onto this mixture through a fine strainer.
Press down on the zest with a spatula or spoon to squeeze out all the milk.
Press down on the zest with a spatula or spoon to squeeze out all the milk.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Add the lime juice and mix well.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pour this mixture back into the same pan (after cleaning) and put back on medium heat.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 7 min.
Bring to the boil, whisking gently and constantly as it thickens.
Drain the gelatin and mix in.
Drain the gelatin and mix in.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 5 min.
Stop the cooking by standing the pan in cold water. Cover and leave for about 5 minutes.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 3 min.
Transfer the mixture to a high-sided container (or blender goblet). Add 70 g butter really cold and cut into small pieces.
Stage 10 - ⌛ 1 min.
Blend until smooth and evenly mixed.
Stage 11
Your lime crémeux is ready.
Remarks
For a more distinct lime flavour, double the quantity of juice and zest in stage 4.
Keeping: Should be poured into a tart case immediately.
Source: Home made.
How much will it cost?
- For 500 g : 1.60 €
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Milk
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Butter
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Caster sugar
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Gelatin
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