Love limes' lip-puckering flavour? Try this simple lime curd! This tart curd is ideal for various desserts and can be made in minutes in the microwave.
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– 1 cup granulated sugar– 3 eggs yolks and white– 1 cup fresh lime juice about 12 lime– 1 tablespoon lime zest from about 4-6 lime– ½ cup unsalted butter melted
INGREDIENTS
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INSTRUCTIONS
Mix sugar and eggs in a large microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Whisk in melted butter, lime juice, and zest.
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Stir after each minute of full-power microwave cooking. This takes 3-5 minutes, depending on microwave strength. To know lime curd is done, coat the back of a metal spoon.
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Pull from the microwave, strain over a fine mesh sieve, and place into a sterile container.
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After cooling to room temperature, cover the curd with a lid and refrigerate for 2 weeks. Curd thickens when cooled.