
Bright, tangy, and impossibly silky, this lime curd is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. The double hit of fresh zest and juice gives it a bold citrus punch that's balanced perfectly by rich butter and just enough sugar to round out the edges. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free — eggs, butter, sugar, citrus — so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden grain derivatives sneaking into your spread. The double-boiler method and constant whisking are what transform those simple components into something luxuriously smooth and thick, with a texture that clings beautifully to a spoon. Straining the finished curd through a fine-mesh sieve is the small extra step that takes it from homemade to genuinely professional. Slather it on scones, swirl it into yogurt, layer it in a tart shell, or eat it straight from the jar — no judgment here. Once you've made your own, the jarred stuff at the store will never quite measure up.
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Whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, sugar, whole eggs, egg yolks, and salt in a heatproof bowl until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Set the bowl over a medium saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the curd thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through leaves a clean line, and the mixture reaches 170°F (77°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 10–12 minutes. Reaching 170°F (77°C) ensures the eggs are fully cooked and the curd is food-safe.
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