Key Lime Curd
Yield: About 1 1/2 cups (serving size: 1 1/2 tablespoons)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 54
- Calories from fat: 45%
- Fat: 2.7g
- Saturated fat: 1.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Carbohydrate: 7g
- Fiber: 0.0g
- Cholesterol: 69mg
- Iron: 0.2mg
- Sodium: 13mg
- Calcium: 8mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup bottled key lime juice (such as Nellie and Joe's)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Preparation
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat 7 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat. Add butter; stir with a whisk until butter melts. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl for 20 minutes or until lime curd comes to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover and chill.
Key Lime Curd Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts, Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Eggs, Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Fat, Low Sodium, Gluten-Free
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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