How to make delicious, smooth lime curd.Skip to the recipeAfter perfecting my lemon curd recipe a couple of weeks ago, I thought I\u2019d have a go at adapting the recipe for other flavours.First up, we have delicious lime curd. Adapting the recipe to make lime curd was simple, all you need to do is switch the four lemons listed in the lemon curd recipe for six limes (as limes are smaller).The other slight difference to my lemon curd is that in that recipe I said it\u2019s up to your personal preference whether you choose to sieve the curd (my recommendation is to pass it through a sieve just before serving to get the best flavour and super smooth texture).However, I would recommend always sieving lime curd.The reason for this is two-fold:Firstly (and probably most importantly), I find lime zest a little tougher than some other citrus fruits, so without sieving the finish curd tastes bitty.Secondly, it turns out that when it comes to food I\u2019m extremely shallow and all about appearances. Unsieved lime curd doesn\u2019t look like curd. It looks like tartare sauce, and my brain struggles with matching the look and the taste of the two. It clashes. Simply sieving\u00a0the curd makes it look like curd and so significantly increases my enjoyment.Can lime curd be made in the microwave?Yes.If you\u2019d prefer to make your lime curd in the microwave rather than on the hob, then simply follow the instructions for my microwave lemon curd, substituting in the ingredients listed here.Recipe VideoI don\u2019t have a specific video for my lime curd. However, the method is just the same as is shown in this video, simply substitute the four lemons for six limes and remember to sieve. Lime CurdHow to make delicious, smooth lime curd.]]>]]> Print Pin Rate Save Saved!Active Time: 15 minutes minutesCook Time: 8 minutes minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes minutesServings: 350 ml (approx.)INGREDIENTSMetric \u2013 US Cups\/Ounces4 medium eggs200 g caster sugar6 limes – juice and zest100 g unsalted butterINSTRUCTIONSFinely grate the zest of 6 limes and squeeze the juice.Cut the butter (100g) into cubes.Lightly beat the eggs (4 eggs) and place them into a saucepan with the caster sugar (200g) and lime juice and zest. Mix together.Place the pan on the hob over a low heat. Whisk regularly until the curd has thickened. It should leave a coating over the back of the spoon when lifted out.Once thickened, remove the lime curd from the heat. Add the butter and whisk until the butter has melted.Pass your lime curd through a sieve to remove the pieces of lime zest.For best results, I recommend storing the curd with the zest left in and the passing it through a sieve just before using. This will allow the flavour to develop. WANT TO HEAR ABOUT NEW RECIPES FIRST?SUBSCRIBE to the Charlotte\u2019s Lively Kitchen Mailing ListNUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONCalories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.8g | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Sodium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8.7g Any nutritional information provided is the estimated nutritional information per serving. Please refer to my guide to Charlotte\u2019s Lively Kitchen nutritional information if you would like to learn more about how this is calculated.Author: Charlotte OatesHow to store lime curdLime curd can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. If you\u2019re not planning on using it immeidately, then I\u2019d recommend storing it sterilised jars.\u2744\ufe0f Suitable for freezingThis lime curd is also suitable for freezing. Simply decant into a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze. Defrost the curd thoroughly in the fridge before using.Troubleshooting your lime curdIf you\u2019ve tried making lime curd and it hasn\u2019t turned out as expected, then head on over to my lemon curd recipe where I\u2019ve explained th main reason why curd goes wrong, and I\u2019ve given plenty of ideas for fixing it, including curd which is lumpy, too thick or too thin.Over in that post, there are also lots of ideas for how to tweak the recipe to suit your own tastes.Free From\/Suitable For The ingredients I used to make this recipe are all free from the following allergens. However, please check any labels carefully for allergens you need to avoid as brands can vary, and product recipes can change over time.Suitable for VegetariansGluten-FreeTree Nut-FreePeanut-FreeSesame-FreeSoya-FreeSulphur Dioxide & Sulphite-FreeLupin-Free<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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