Lemon Lime Curd small

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into bits
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan combine the eggs, the butter, the sugar, the zests, and the juices and cook the mixture over moderately low heat, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the curd is thick enough to hold the mark of the whisk and the first bubble appears on the surface. Transfer the curd to a small bowl, cover its surface with plastic wrap, and let the curd cool. Chill the curd, covered with the plastic wrap, for 1 hour and serve it with biscuits or scones or as a filling for tartlets.