
Bright, tangy, and impossibly silky, this lime curd is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — fresh citrus, eggs, sugar, butter, salt — with zero processed sweeteners or mystery additives hiding in the mix. That matters more than you might think, because store-bought curds and fruit spreads are notorious for sneaking in corn syrup to extend shelf life and boost sweetness on the cheap. Here, granulated sugar and a generous amount of fresh lime juice do all the work, giving you a clean, bright flavor that processed versions simply can't replicate. The double-boiler method keeps the eggs from scrambling and builds that gorgeous, spoonable consistency naturally, while the butter whisked in at the end adds a richness that makes it feel almost luxurious. Strain it, chill it, and you've got a versatile spread that's perfect on toast, stirred into yogurt, or dolloped onto just about any dessert you can dream 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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