Blackberry Lime Curd
Fruit curds are awesome. And there’s no reason not to make them at home. Not only are they easy to execute, the available options for fruit curds are endless. Why limit yourself to just lemon curd? I have made passion fruit curd, raspberry curd, and blueberry curd in the past.
Most of them went in to layer cakes, but the leftovers were always put to good use as well. Whether we ate them just spread on some toast or a graham cracker, or threw some on an egg sandwich, a good fruit curd is something I always say I want to make more frequently.
This blackberry lime curd is no different. It started with the intention of going into a layer cake. But the cake didn’t use all of the curd, so we had some in our fridge for a few glorious days. Blackberry and lime work so harmoniously together, it is no wonder this curd was addictive and disappeared in a few short days.
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Blackberry Lime Curd
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp granulated gelatin
12 ounces frozen unsweetened blackberries
10 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
Grated zest of 1 lime
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together gelatin and 1-1/2 teaspoons warm water; set aside.
Thaw blackberries. Puree in a blender; then strain to remove seeds and set puree aside.
Set up a double boiler and bring water to a boil.
In a separate bowl, whisk together blackberry puree, egg yolks, sugar, lime juice, and zest.
Transfer mixture to the top of the double boiler; cook until mixture starts to thicken, stirring continuously with a whisk.
When mixture resembles loose pudding, whisk in softened butter in three stages. Add gelatin and continue whisking 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a clean bowl. Press plastic wrap onto the surface of the curd to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate until completely cool, about 1 hour.
Recipe adapted from Yankee Magazine











I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 






These are so cute and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
They’re so pretty!! I love meringues, I love raspberry, and I love chocolate… I might have to try this recipe. Thanks for posting!
Those looks absolutely lovely! Great job!
How pretty, pink & perfect!
Not only are they SO pretty but they look delicious! I love that flavor combination.
I bet those would be great for a wedding or baby shower! They look lovely! And I bet the raspberry/dark chocolate combo tasted great!
These are BEAUTIFUL!
These would be perfect for a baby shower. You could probably use any flavor jello in them.
gorgeous pic and the flavor of raspberry and chocolate is wonderful!
Those look amazing. I love that first photo, nicely done!
Just looking at the picture makes me feel like i need to go to the gyms in Boston.
Oh my gosh, these look INSANELY awesome!! I want one right now!!
These looks simply gorgeous! and… I have a cookie tray to make for a baby shower… my yet to born grandson. Wonder how these would look in a light blue????
You could definitely use blue jello.
These are so pretty! Im having a baby shower this weekend for a baby girl and these would be perfect. Which tip did you use for the star?
I used the really big star tip. Not sure what # it is, but it’s the same one that I used for my peppermint meringues (there’s a picture in that post).
I saw this on tastespotting and wanted to comment on how gorgeous your photo is. I’ve bookmarked your recipe too – these are beautiful and I bet delicious with that flavor combination.
Thanks,
Michelle
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Thanks for the compliments!
Those are so cute!!!!!!!!
Ok, you’ve inspired me…
http://erinsfoodfiles.blogspot.com/2009/03/vanilla-bean-meringues.html
Very good meringues… have made them several times for church since I found this recipe… they evaporate instantly ! Great also for a non wheat gluten item.
beantownbaker — March 9th, 2013 @ 3:01 pm
Glad you enjoy them!
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