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    Home » Recipes » Key Lime Curd

    Last updated: Jan 20, 2022 by Keri · 30 Comments

    Key Lime Curd

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    Okay, so you know I am on a citrus kick lately, right?  And I shared this super easy eggless lemon curd recipe recently?  ?

    Well, I guess I just couldn't leave well enough alone because I had to try substituting key lime juice for lemon juice for this key lime curd!  There is no butter and no egg yolks ... just 4 simple ingredients!


    Key lime is not just for pies anymore ... bake up some scones, biscuits or waffles - or just toss some bread in your toaster  - because you definitely want to {taste this}!



    easy eggless key lime curd
    Based on the original recipe found here
    Yield:  about ½ cup

    ½ cup granulated sugar
    ¼ cup cold water
    3 tablespoons cornstarch
    ¼ cup key lime juice (I used Nellie & Joes key lime juice but you can juice key limes, too)
    2 teaspoons of lime zest

     In a saucepan, mix together the sugar, water and cornstarch. Bring it to a boil on low-medium heat and whisk constantly. This mixture needs to get fairly thick - almost like a thick pudding consistency. When the mixture thickens, reduce your heat to low and stir/whisk for another minute. Remove the mixture from the heat, place in a non-metallic bowl and add key lime juice and zest. Allow your key lime curd to cool and thicken at room temperature. Then, store in your fridge for up to a few days.

    This is a really sweet treat for gift giving - teacher/volunteer appreciation, Mothers' Day or even a co-worker's birthday ... I don't know anyone who doesn't appreciate a homemade gift! 


    To package this as shown above,:  Prepare one batch of key lime curd and let cool.  Spoon into a small canning jar.  Place the flat lid on the jar and place a cupcake paper over it.  Now, screw on the canning ring (over the cupcake paper) and use striped bakers twine to add a sweet little lime 'to & from' tag.


    Add this to a small basket with a pretty dish towel, a recipe for your favorite scone and a few limes and this would be an adorable house warming or new neighbor gift!!

    All of the recipes from my Spring citrus baking frenzy series (and tons of other recipes) can be found on my tasty stuff page 🙂 

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    Key Lime Curd

    • Author: Melissa Riker
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 8 1x
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    Make your own homemade Key Lime Curd in less than 20 minutes!


    Ingredients

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    ½ cup granulated sugar
    ¼ cup cold water
    3 tablespoons cornstarch
    ¼ cup key lime juice
    2 teaspoons of lime zest


    Instructions

    1. In a saucepan, mix together the sugar, water and cornstarch.
    2. Bring it to a boil on low-medium heat and whisk constantly. This mixture needs to get fairly thick - almost like a thick pudding consistency.
    3. When the mixture thickens, reduce your heat to low and stir/whisk for another minute.
    4. Remove the mixture from the heat, place in a non-metallic bowl and add key lime juice and zest.
    5. Allow your key lime curd to cool and thicken at room temperature.
    6. Store in your fridge for up to a three days.

    Keywords: lime curd, key lime curd

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    Comments

    1. Holly says

      April 24, 2012 at 1:16 pm

      What a precious little gift! So cute. Key lime is a favorite! Especially this time of year. Pinning!

      Reply
    2. Jocelyn says

      April 24, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      It's that easy to make curd??? And here I have been buying the jar at at the grocery store every time:-) I love how cute it is in the canning jar with the little lime tag!!!

      Reply
    3. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

      April 24, 2012 at 11:58 pm

      So pretty! What a great gift. I'd love one too... 😉

      Reply
    4. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

      April 25, 2012 at 1:11 am

      What a pretty package! Look yummy too!

      Reply
    5. Claudine from CondensedLoveHome says

      April 25, 2012 at 4:30 am

      Great idea, Keri!!!
      I once went to a party at a store, Crabtree and Evelyn. They sell lemon curd.
      SO, their idea was to use round tea biscuits, fill with their lemon curd (make a sandwich, like oreos) adn sprinkle icing suga ron it. And tea is served! Instead of masking your own cookies, they meant. It was part of a Holiday idea kind of thing.
      Anyway, just another idea for your lemon curd, put together a package of cookies with it.
      Yummy!

      Reply
    6. Nicola says

      April 25, 2012 at 11:36 am

      Yum! And the packaging is gorgeous. Keep adding citrus recipes - I love them!

      Reply
    7. Meg@MegaCrafty says

      April 25, 2012 at 4:13 pm

      Looks super cute and yummy. What a simple sounding recipe too!

      Reply
    8. cheapcraftymama says

      April 25, 2012 at 5:34 pm

      That looks so yummy (and cute!) I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It & Win It Wednesday @ www.cheapcraftymama.com!

      Reply
    9. Jill says

      April 25, 2012 at 8:35 pm

      Uh, YUM! This sounds delicious and I love the way you packaged it too!

      Reply
    10. Jenn Gray says

      April 25, 2012 at 8:41 pm

      I simply LOVE this. Yum. Bythewayjenngray.blogspot.com

      Reply
    11. Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor says

      April 26, 2012 at 3:51 pm

      That sounds so good! I love how you put it in the mason jar and put the cupcake liner on top! So CUTE!!! Thanks so much for sharing this as well at Thursday's Temptation.
      Jill

      Reply
    12. Robin @ Simply Southern Baking says

      April 27, 2012 at 10:14 am

      This looks so yummy! Great packaging too. Stopping by from Sweet Treats Thursday.

      Reply
    13. folkhaven says

      April 27, 2012 at 11:32 pm

      This sounds great! I'm looking forward to trying it!

      Reply
    14. Tausha says

      April 28, 2012 at 1:54 am

      Um you had at me homemade lime curd. Pretty sure I would just eat this out the pan. I love citrus and pretty packaging, so I loved your post!!! Great idea on how to package it. Too cute! found you from tatertots and I am so glad that I did! Can't wait to check out the rest of your blog. Have a happy, happy weekend!
      Tausha
      sassystyleredesign.blogspot.com

      Reply
    15. JENNY K. says

      April 28, 2012 at 3:05 am

      oh yum!!! Love your packaging too!!! Visiting from TT&J!

      Reply
    16. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says

      April 28, 2012 at 6:27 am

      I love key lime! I've never tried key lime curd, but you make me want to try! 🙂

      Reply
    17. Debbi says

      April 29, 2012 at 3:40 pm

      Oh so cute! I love that you used a cupcake liner for the jar top - that is so clever!

      Reply
    18. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says

      April 29, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      I am enjoying your citrus kick and this is no exception. Such cute packaging too!

      Reply
    19. katy says

      April 29, 2012 at 8:09 pm

      I love lemon curd, so no doubt I will love the lime! Thank you so much for sharing, I can't wait to make it. Love the packaging too!

      Reply
    20. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says

      April 30, 2012 at 2:02 am

      This sounds great and I love the pretty packaging!!! Super cute!!!

      Reply
    21. Jami says

      April 30, 2012 at 2:30 am

      Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party! Hope you'll come again this week! This month's Pretty Packages party is now up for any of your lovely wrapped gifts!
      http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/04/pretty-packages-party-14-highlights.html
      Smiles!
      Jami
      www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

      Reply
    22. nicolette {momnivores dilemma} says

      May 01, 2012 at 5:44 am

      once my strawberry patch comes alive. i'm making this curd...divine...

      sharing at my site and pinterest. thanks for sharing at creative juice last week.

      Reply
    23. Six Sisters says

      May 02, 2012 at 12:34 am

      Have only tried lemon curd so pretty excited to try the lime!! Thanks for being a part of our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." Hope to see you again real soon!! -The Sisters

      Reply
    24. safdar ali says

      May 02, 2012 at 6:17 am

      this is so great work. and so nice packing too.

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      Reply
    25. shehbaz michael says

      July 30, 2012 at 6:48 am

      Can you explain me the instruction of home made gifts from your collection?

      Reply
    26. Carole says

      September 25, 2012 at 10:32 pm

      Hi there. Food on Friday: Lemons and Limes is now open for entries. This looks like a neat one! I do hope you link it in. This is the link . Cheers

      Reply
    27. Anonymous says

      December 19, 2012 at 2:55 am

      thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    28. Naila salman says

      January 10, 2013 at 7:40 am

      yummy..cute packing too..

      send gifts to Pakistan

      Reply

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