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Lime Curd

3 cups
Recipe from Martha Stewart
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Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 2 large whole eggs
  • 1 cup (10 limes) freshly squeezed lime juice, strained
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated lime zest (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together egg yolks and whole eggs in a nonreactive saucepan. Add sugar and lime juice; whisk to combine.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens to almost puddinglike consistency, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to a heat-proof bowl. Stir in butter one piece at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in lime zest, if desired.
  • If not using immediately, cover surface directly with plastic wrap to keep a skin from forming, and refrigerate until ready to use.