Key Lime Curd

By jedrew_52

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup bottled key lime juice (such as Nellie and Joe's)
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat 7 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat. Add butter; stir with a whisk until butter melts. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl for 20 minutes or until lime curd comes to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover and chill.