Lime Curd

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Lime Curd
25 min.
10
188kcal

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Indulge in the zesty delight of homemade Lime Curd, a versatile treat that will elevate your culinary creations! This vibrant, tangy spread is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also adheres to a low FODMAP diet, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 10, allowing you to share this refreshing flavor with family and friends.

Imagine the bright, citrusy aroma filling your kitchen as you combine fresh lime juice, zest, and sugar over gentle heat. The process of whisking the egg yolks into the warm mixture creates a luscious, pudding-like consistency that is simply irresistible. As you add the creamy butter in batches, the curd transforms into a silky smooth delight that can be enjoyed in countless ways.

Whether you spread it on toast, dollop it on desserts, or use it as a filling for pastries, this Lime Curd is sure to impress. With only 188 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt. So, gather your ingredients and equipment, and get ready to create a burst of sunshine in a jar that will brighten up any meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter cubed
  •  eggs yolks lightly beaten
  • cup juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoon lime zest 
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Bring sugar, zest, and juice to a boil in a heavy nonaluminum 3 1/2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove from heat, and gradually whisk about one-fourth hot juice mixture into egg yolks; add egg yolk mixture to remaining hot juice mixture, whisking constantly until well blended.
  3. Place saucepan over medium heat, and cook, whisking constantly, at least 10 or up to 12 minutes. (
  4. Mixture will be a pudding-like thickness.)
  5. Add butter, in 6 batches, whisking constantly until butter melts and mixture is well blended after each addition.
  6. Remove from heat, and pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl.
  7. Place plastic wrap directly on warm curd (to prevent a film from forming); chill 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein2.76%
Fat51.59%
Carbs45.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.21
Glycemic Load
13.98
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.4260869641667%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.53mg
Hesperetin
2.43mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:187.79kcal
9.39%
Fat:11.19g
17.22%
Saturated Fat:6.52g
40.77%
Carbohydrates:22.29g
7.43%
Net Carbohydrates:22.17g
8.06%
Sugar:20.43g
22.7%
Cholesterol:102.16mg
34.05%
Sodium:77.13mg
3.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.35g
2.69%
Vitamin C:7.43mg
9.01%
Vitamin A:399.86IU
8%
Selenium:4.29µg
6.13%
Phosphorus:34.3mg
3.43%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.36%
Folate:13.32µg
3.33%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.91%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.66%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.59%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.59%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.75%
Calcium:15.8mg
1.58%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.32%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.3%
Iron:0.23mg
1.3%
Potassium:39.9mg
1.14%
Source:My Recipes