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Zesty Lime Curd- Quick and Easy to Make

Zesty Lime Curd- Quick and Easy to Make

May 23, 2025

This lime curd has a lovely fresh lime flavour. Make sure you heat over a low heat and whisk continually. Otherwise there is a chance that your curd could scramble.

Serves: Makes 2 cups

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients  

  • ½ cup lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 75g butter
  • 1/3 cup caster sugar
  • 3 eggs

Method   

  1. Melt butter in a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed pot over a low heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool 
  2. Lightly beat the eggs and whisk into the butter. Add lime juice, zest and caster sugar
  3. Place over a low heat and whisk continuously until mixture thickens
  4. Remove from heat and cool slightly before pouring lime curd into a sterilised jar. Once fully cool, place a lid on the jar and store in the fridge for up to two weeks

 Recipe shared with permission of Citrus NZ and 5+A Day