Description
A zesty and lively curd that is perfect for topping a cake, spreading on biscuits, or eating right from a spoon!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted and room temperature
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Key Lime Juice
- 1 Tbsp Key Lime Zest
- 2 whole Eggs
- 2 Egg Whites
Instructions
- In a mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in one egg at a time, allowing to mix completely before beating in another egg. Beat in key lime juice and zest until incorporated.
- Over medium heat, in a heavy bottom pot or a double boiler, stir cream/egg/lime mixture. Stir mixture frequently until temperature reaches approximately 170 degrees and the mixture begins to thicken. Approximately 10 minutes.
- Pour into bowl and let cool in fridge. When cool, place in air tight container and use within a week.
- Dollop on biscuits, fill cupcakes or spread between layers of cake. Or devour with a spoon.
Notes
Adapted and Inspired by Bell’alimento