Ingredients

The following ingredients have 25 Servings
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup white rum
  • 3/4 ounce fresh mint (stems and leaves)

Instruction

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, and salt until smooth.
  • Mix in the eggs and egg yolks one at a time until just combined.
  • Mix in the lime juice and rum. The mixture may separate a little at this point. It will come together later.
  • Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized pot on medium-low heat. Stir regularly until the mixture reaches 175 F on a candy thermometer, about 20 minutes. It should be bubbling periodically, but not a rapid boil.
  • Remove from heat and add the mint. Let the mint steep for 15 minutes, stirring periodically.
  • Strain out the mint and any clumps with a fine sieve. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the curd and poke a few holes in it to let the steam release. Refrigerate until ready to use.