
Bright, tangy, and silky smooth, this lime curd is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. It gets its bold citrus punch from both fresh lime zest and juice, so every spoonful delivers that sharp, aromatic flavor without any heat or spice muddying the mix. For anyone avoiding black pepper, this recipe is a natural fit — there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list that could cause a reaction, just clean, simple pantry staples. The double-egg method (whole eggs plus extra yolks) gives the curd an incredibly rich, velvety texture that sets beautifully after chilling. Cooking it low and slow over a double boiler and whisking in cold butter at the end are the two moves that make the texture genuinely luxurious. Straining the finished curd through a fine-mesh sieve keeps it perfectly smooth and glossy. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, spoon it over cake, or eat it straight from the jar — no judgment here.
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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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