Homemade Lime Curd
Apr 15, 2011, Updated Jun 03, 2022
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This homemade lime curd is packed full of citrus flavor. Use it in desserts or simply slather it on muffins, toast or scones.
I have had lemon curd before but lime curd was a whole new thing for me. It’s amazing and I love it. Yes. I’m in love with the jar lime curd sitting in my refrigerator. How could I not? The stuff taste like key lime pie in a jar. Which happens to be one of my favorite desserts. I actually ate a few spoonful’s for breakfast this morning…don’t judge me.
Another great thing about homemade lime curd is that it’s very simple to make. And you all know I’m a fan of simple. It took about 2o minutes to cook and then all I had to do was wait for it to cool….which was the hard part 
Make sure to come and visit Nutmeg Nanny on Monday to see a little something you can make with your lime curd….you will LOVE it!!!
Homemade Lime Curd
This homemade lime curd is packed full of citrus flavor. Use it in desserts or simply slather it on muffins, toast or scones.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
- Pinch of salt
- 5 large egg yolks
Source: Epicurious
Directions:
Place fine strainer over medium glass bowl. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat. Add sugar, lime juice, lime peel, and salt; whisk to blend. Add yolks and whisk until smooth. Return saucepan to medium heat and whisk constantly until curd thickens slightly and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across and instant-read thermometer inserted into curd registers 165°F (do not boil), 10 to 12 minutes (mixture will not be as thick as traditional curd but will resemble slightly thickened sauce). Pour curd into prepared strainer; discard solids in strainer. Place plastic wrap directly onto surface of curd and chill overnight.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
The curd needs to chill overnight, so prepare it one day ahead.
I need to try making my own curd one of these days. The lime curd really does look excellent.
*kisses* HH
I make lemon curd because of my lemon tree, I get so many lemons I have to make something other than lemonade! I have some key lime juice that I squeezed in my freezer right now. I would love this lime curd (I love key lime pie) Thanks for sharing this! Yum!
Oh wow, this is so interesting! I love the idea of lime curd… I bet it would taste sensational in a cupcake… Great job on this and thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great weekend!
I really really wished I had seen this last week! I just bought some of this from Harry and David store so expensive and this looks so much and I know it is so much better homemade marvelous! Cant wait to use mine up and try yours!
Can’t wait to see what you are gonna do with this lime curd on Monday – looks awesome! Love your blog changes too!
OMG that looks amazing! I am going to be making some key lime curd later today for key lime pie cupcakes.
Looks great Brandy…I’m all curded out for the year but will put this on the schedule for next winter 😉
I always thought curds were difficult!
This lime curd is so pretty. I would love to spread it on a warm scone.
I am bookmarking this as I have a recipe for lime pie that requires curd and I didn’t have a recipe! thanks for sharing!