Lime and Ginger Curd

This is a luscious curd, perfect for slathering onto your buttered crumpet, or for adding to dishes (see it in Thai-inspired Creme Caramel). The combination of ginger and lime is loved-by-most.

This is a quick dish to prepare and is endlessly worthwhile. It can form the basis of a great ice-cream, or work in place of a crème patisserie in any cake - perhaps whipped with stiff cream.

Over the years I've experimented in this dish with ground ginger and ginger root, but I'm convinced that it works best with a teaspoon of ginger paste.