Easy Lime Curd
This lime curd recipe is ultra-citrusy and thick! It’s the ideal topping or spread for scones, cakes, and more.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Yield
- About 1 ½ cups

Ingredients 5
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest (about 1 lime)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 -inch pieces
Method 4
- 01
In a medium saucepan, whisk the eggs until smooth. Then whisk in the sugar, lime juice, and lime zest.
- 02
Add medium heat and cook, stirring constantly and slowly with a spatula, for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken into a yogurt-like consistency. This happens at a temperature between 160°F and 170°F: measure with a food thermometer for most accurate results! Avoid simmering or overcooking, which will result in a lumpy texture.
- 03
Immediately remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until the butter is melted.
- 04
Transfer the lime curd to a container and press plastic wrap onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled. Store refrigerated for up to 1 month.
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