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Easy Lime Curd Cake Filling in Jar with Cake Spatula

Easy Lime Curd Cake Filling

Quick, easy, zingy and versatile. Whats not to love about Lime curd. I have listed some ways to use leftover lime curd in the FAQ sections below. I hope you find this recipe easy to follow and delicious to eat.
Tip: Add a drop of green food colour to make the lime curd a more vivid green colour if that is what your final product calls for.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Limes
  • 100g Sugar
  • 50g Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Large Eggs Beaten
  • Pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Zester or cheese grater
  • Blender optional
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Heatproof whisk

Method
 

  1. Boil a small amount of water in a medium sized saucepan.
  2. Juice and Zest 3 Limes
  3. Blend together Pinch Salt, 100g Sugar and Lime Zest
  4. Add blended sugar mixture, Juice of 3 limes, 50g Unsalted Butter and 2 Large Eggs to a heatproof bowl over the saucepan of simmering water.
  5. Slowly whisk the mixture as it melts and combines
  6. Continue to stir over the heat until the mixture thickens. When the curd is thick and creamy and coats the back of a spoon it is ready
  7. Pour into a clean container and leave to cool completely before covering and refrigerating.