Butterless Lime Curd Mini Pies

Introduce

Chef :

StephieCanCook

Butterless Lime Curd Mini Pies

I've made lime curd a few times based on a recipe I originally found online, but have modified it to improve its structure and flavor each time I've made it. Well, I discovered recently - quite by accident - that lime curd is perfectly fine made without the addition of butter melted in at the end. So, I give to you butterless Lime Curd in pie form. I thought these turned out delicious. Hope you enjoy!

Ingredient

6-8

ready-bake mini pie shells (depends how full you want them)

1/2 cup

lime juice (fresh is best, but bottled is fine)

large egg yolks

large whole eggs

3/4 cup

granulated white sugar

1 pinch

salt

1/2 cup

heavy whipping cream

2 tbs

powdered sugar

dash

vanilla

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Pre-bake pie shells according to package directions. While they are baking begin your lime curd.

* Step 2

Use a zester or grater to zest 2 limes, careful not to get any of the white pith. Juice enough limes to get 1/2 cup of juice (about 4-6 depending on size).

* Step 3

In a small bowl beat together whole eggs and egg yolks. In a medium saucepan off heat stir together lime juice, lime zest, sugar, beaten eggs, and salt until smooth.

* Step 4

Turn on heat to medium low and cook mixture, stirring constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Do not allow to come to a simmer and do not allow to sit or you chance scrambling the eggs.

* Step 5

Curd is thick enough when it coats the spoon and a swipe of your finger leaves a stripe, as pictured. Turn off heat, cover and let cool 20 minutes.

* Step 6

Stir lime curd and spoon into prepared crusts, spreading out to fill evenly. Refrigerate uncovered (this forms a nice skin on top) at least 2-4 hours. Serve chilled.

* Step 7

Add whipped cream if desired: In a chilled bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a wisk attachment add cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Wisk on medium speed until stiff peaks form, careful not to over whip so you don't make butter. ;)

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