Lemon Or Lime Curd Recipe - Cooking Index
Lemon Or Lime Curd Recipe - Cooking Index
| 3 | Eggs | |
| 1 | Egg yolk | |
| 1 cup | 198g / 7oz | Sugar |
| 1/8 teaspoon | 0.6ml | Salt |
| 2/3 cup | 157ml | Lemon or lime juice |
| Grated zest of 2 lemons or limes | ||
| 1/2 cup | 99g / 3.5oz | Butter - (1 stick) - melted |
Whisk together eggs, yolk, sugar and salt. Whisk in citrus juice. Whisk in melted butter.
Stove top method: Cook mixture in medium nonreactive saucepan over medium heat until it thickens, stirring constantly. Do not let mixture boil. Immediately strain through sieve into bowl. Cover with plastic wrap laid directly on surface and chill 1 hour.
Microwave method: Cook on high in 2-quart microwaveable bowl until curd thickens, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute. Do not let mixture boil. Immediately strain through sieve into bowl. Cover with plastic wrap laid directly on surface and chill 1 hour.
Passion Fruit Variation: Substitute fresh or frozen passion fruit juice for citrus juice and omit zest. Look for frozen passion fruit puree in the freezer at your local Latino or Asian markets, as well as for a bounty of fresh frozen fruit purees. Passion fruit may sometimes be labeled maracuja.
This recipe yields 2 cups, enough filling for 1 (9-inch) tart, 6 servings.
Each serving: 318 calories; 239 mg sodium; 193 mg cholesterol; 19 grams fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams protein; 0 fiber.
Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 06-28-2000
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