Lime Curd Tart - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
8 None large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
6 None limes, zested, 1-2 juiced
1 (8-10 inch) baked tart shell
None None FOR THE CANDIED LIME PEEL
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 None limes, rind thickly peeled and cut into matchsticks

Preparation

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lime zest and lime juice. Add to saucepan and cook, stirring frequently, for 5-10 mins, until mixture thickens. Transfer to tart shell and chill for 2 hours, or until set.
Meanwhile, to make the candied lime peel, combine sugar with 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil without stirring. Add lime zest strips and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 mins, until liquid has evaporated and zest is candied. Transfer to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let cool. Sprinkle over tart.