Lime crémeux


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.
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Last modified on: April 14th 2021
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Resting: 5 min.
Cooking: 7 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 1 min.
Lime crémeux : Stage 1
Put 4 g gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes to soften it.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 20 min.
Lime crémeux : Stage 2
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.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Lime crémeux : Stage 3
Put 2 eggs and 50 g caster sugar into a bowl and mix well.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Lime crémeux : Stage 4
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.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Lime crémeux : Stage 5
Add the lime juice and mix well.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Lime crémeux : Stage 6
Pour this mixture back into the same pan (after cleaning) and put back on medium heat.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 7 min.
Lime crémeux : Stage 7
Bring to the boil, whisking gently and constantly as it thickens.

Drain the gelatin and mix in.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 5 min.
Lime crémeux : Stage 8
Stop the cooking by standing the pan in cold water. Cover and leave for about 5 minutes.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 3 min.
Lime crémeux : Stage 9
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.
Lime crémeux : Stage 10
Blend until smooth and evenly mixed.

Stage 11
Lime crémeux : 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.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe20 RDI=9 %70 RDI=6 %80 RDI=10 %1,050 RDI=50 %4,380 RDI: 50 %
Per 100 g4 RDI=2 %10 RDI=1 %20 RDI=2 %220 RDI=10 %910 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 500 g : 1.60 €

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