Kaffir Lime Custards

Kaffir Lime Custards
2.8 from 20 ratings
This dreamy custard is super silky and astonishingly simple to make. The secret: It firms up in a couple of hours with lime juice instead of the usual eggs or gelatin. Click here to see Jump Into the Kitchen with 'America's Greatest Home Cooks'.
Servings
8
servings
Kaffir Lime Custards
Ingredients
  • 3 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves*
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
  • lychees, quartered, for garnish
  • mint, chopped, for garnish
  • sea salt, for garnish
Directions
  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cream with the sugar and kaffir lime leaves and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cream is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk the lime juice into the hot cream. Set a fine-meshed sieve over a measuring cup and strain the cream. Stir in the lime zest and salt. Pour the cream into eight 6-ounce glasses and refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 2 hours. Garnish the custards with whipped cream, lychees, mint, and sea salt and serve right away.