This Creamy Lime Curd is easier than you think to make. It has the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and creamy. It is an easy way to kick dessert up to a whole new level with just 5 ingredients. If you've never made a citrus curd before you'll be surprised how easy it is. This easy lime curd recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.
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For many years I wasn't a big fan of citrus desserts. I remember when a friend asked me to make lemon bars for an event. I begged to make brownies instead. I didn't even like lemon bars. Somewhere along the line, citrusy desserts began to grow on me. But what really won me over was lemon and lime curd. It is divine in tarts, on berries, on pound cake, inside of cupcakes, or with a spoon.
How to Use Keto Lime Curd
Pipe the lime curd into mini tart shells for an impressive but easy dessert. My recipe for Mini Lime Tartlets has the instructions to make the shells. I love serving this at baby or bridal showers. It is always a hit to have a ton of little tiny desserts so no one feels guilty eat 4 or 5. Or a dozen.
Ingredients in Lime Curd
- 7 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup sweetener
- 5 egg yolks
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 oz heavy cream
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📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
- 5 egg yolks
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 oz heavy cream
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat melt the butter and sweetener. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in the egg yolks one at a time. Cook until thick. Add the lime juice and whisk until smooth. Add the cream and whisk again.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer in case there are any bits of scrambled yolk. Put in a glass bowl or jar and refrigerate until cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Roxanne says
How much does this recipe yields? 1 cup?
Taryn says
Yes, this makes about 1 cup.
Juli Smith says
Could strawberries or raspberries be substituted in this recipe? Or do you have a berry curd recipe that is THM friendly?
Taryn says
I've never made a berry curd but I don't see why it wouldn't work! Let me know if you try subbing in berries 🙂
Sharon says
I'm so addicted to this lime curd! It is so good! I just eat it from the jar! If I'm not eating your strawberry jam, then I'm eating this lime curd!
Abigail G says
This recipe is fantastic! I used gentle sweet and I will be putting the curd in a beautiful lime layer cake topped with some cream! Thank you for sharing!!! 5/5
Lesley says
Wouldn't we be able to substitute lemon juice for the lime juice?
Taryn says
Of course!