After discovering how easy Microwave Lemon Curd is to make, I wanted to try another variation. We generally have lemons and limes on hand so lime seemed like the next logical choice. This Easy Microwave Lime Curd was just as simple to make and probably tastes better than any store bought kind.
2. Add eggs and sugar to a microwave safe bowl
3. Add the lime juice, lime zest, and melted butter
4. Whisk until incorporated
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I decided to just use the same lemon curd recipe and substitute lemon with lime. Lemons and limes seem to be pretty interchangeable in recipes. So if you don’t like lemon, then this is perfect for you! It’s a completely different flavor profile from the lemon curd. A different type of tartness, if that makes sense?
6. The curd should coat your spatula or back of a spoon
7. Push the curd through a fine sieve to remove any lumps
8. Pour into sterile jars
Serving suggestions
Like lemon curd, lime curd is pretty versatile in what you can use it for. Slather it on some English Muffin Bread, swirl it in some No Churn Ice Cream, or eat it with a spoon. It would be perfect to include with your next brunch on top of waffles, pancakes, or scones. A filling for a cake, crepes, a tart, or cookies. Mix with some whipped cream and top a bowl full of berries. Really the possibilities are up to your imagination!
Full disclosure, I made this Easy Microwave Lime Curd with the intention of using it as a macaron filling. If you make French Macarons, I would highly recommend this as a filling. The tart lime flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet cookie. The curd is a little too wet to just use as a filling on its own, so I used a ring of French buttercream to hold it in.
I also slathered this on some bread that I’ve been testing out and it’s amazing! The flavor combinations just work so well together. If you are a fan of coconut, then you can’t miss my next recipe!
What’s your favorite way to use lime curd or what would you try it with? Would you be interested in seeing the recipe I use for macarons?
Easy Microwave Lime Curd
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (7-8 limes)
- zest of 5 limes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- In a large microwave safe bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, lime juice, lime zest, and melted butter.
- Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on full power in 1 minute intervals. Stir well after each minute.
- It should only take about 3-5 minutes for your curd to get to the right consistency. It should coat the back of your spatula or spoon. See the pictures above for reference.
- To remove any lumps, you will need to push the lime curd through a fine sieve. As you can see from the pictures above, I had a lot of lumps remaining in the sieve.
- Pour or spoon the lime curd into sterile jars and cool to room temperature. To sterilize my jars, I just put them into a pot of boiling water. I sterilize the lids as well.
- The lime curd will keep two to three weeks in the fridge.
Notes
- This makes enough line curd to fill 3 1/2 pint jars. That’s about 3 cups of lemon curd.
- To extend the shelf life, you can freeze any extra lime curd. I would suggest leaving enough room in your glass jars to allow room for expansion so the jars don’t crack. You can also place the curd in a plastic freezer bag if you don’t feel comfortable freezing in glass jars.
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