Lime Curd

By LRay

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, plus 6 large yolks
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons finely grated lime zest, plus 3/4 cup fresh juice
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together eggs, yolks, sugar, zest and juice, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of curd; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.