Lime (or lemon) curd
Lime curd is a delicious conserve and variation on the traditional lemon curd, made with limes, eggs and butter. It's the perfect filling for either large or small tarts.
178 K 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
1.90 €
400 g
5 IngredientsLast modified on: July 10th 2011
For 400 g, you will need:
- 1
100 g caster sugar - 2
3 limes - 3
2 eggs - 4
100 g butter - 5
5 drops food colouring (optional) - Total weight: 630 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Resting: 20 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Tip 100 g caster sugar into a bowl and add the zest of the 3 limes.
Stir with a whisk and leave for 10 minutes so that the sugar takes up the aromas of the zest.
Stir with a whisk and leave for 10 minutes so that the sugar takes up the aromas of the zest.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 10 min.
Add 2 eggs...
Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
...and mix thoroughly with the whisk.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Add the juice of the 3 limes. Mix thoroughly again.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Filter the mixture through a fine sieve and discard the zest.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Tip the mixture into a pan.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 8 min.
Leave over low heat, whisking gently until it thickens.
If you have an electronic thermometer, the temperature should reach around 82°C (180°F).
If you have an electronic thermometer, the temperature should reach around 82°C (180°F).
Stage 8 - ⌛ 10 min.
Leave to cool for 10 minutes, until the temperature goes down to 60°C (140°F), then add 100 g butter and, if you wish, 5 drops food colouring.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 5 min.
Mix thoroughly. Your lime (or lemon) curd is ready.
Remarks
For a classic lemon curd, use only 2 lemons (and, of course, no colouring).
Keeping: A few days in the fridge in a sealed container.
Source: After Pierre Hermé.
How much will it cost?
- For 400 g : 1.90 €
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