Lime Curd

From EatingWell: March/April 1999

Substitute orange or lemon juice for the lime juice if you wish.

Makes: About 1 1/4 cups

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 2 1/4 hours (includes chilling)

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

2 large egg whites
1 large egg
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon butter

Try this recipe with:

Almond Meringue Baskets with Lime Curd & Berries

Preparation

Whisk egg whites, egg, sugar and lime juice in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Add butter and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let sauce come to a simmer.
Strain sauce through a fine sieve into a bowl. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate until chilled.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Per 2-tablespoon serving: 60 calories; 2 g fat ( 1 g sat , 0 g mono ); 24 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 18 mg sodium; 32 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fruit

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