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Small Batch Lime Curd
An easy small batch recipe for fresh and zesty lime curd. This quick tangy lime curd comes with an optional alcoholic twist - a dash of Pisco (or Tequila)!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Calories: 107 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 3 limes preferably key limes, zested and juiced
- 2 egg yolks ideally at room temperature
- 1 whole egg ideally at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar or caster sugar
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Pisco (optional) or other liqueur such as tequila
Instructions
- Add the juice of three limes, zest, yolks, egg and sugar to a saucepan.
- Over a medium heat, whisk together until the sugar is dissolved. Add the Pisco (if using), continue whisking until thickened (about 15 minutes).
- Remove from the heat, add the butter and whisk to incorporate.
- Strain to remove the zest from the final product and chill. This can be kept in a bowl or jar in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.