Ingredients

2 large eggs, plus 6 large yolks 

1 cup sugar 

4 teaspoons finely grated lime zest, plus 3/4 cup fresh juice 

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 

1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 

Preparation

Whisk together eggs, yolks, sugar, zest and juice, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of curd; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.