Preheat oven to 350 F. make a caramel using 1 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water. Pour into a 5 cup gratin or souffle dish. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, remaining 1/3 cup water, puree and salt. Add grated lime peel, stir and pour into prepared pan. Place in a bain-marie. Bake in oven until a toothpic inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool to room temperature. Chill at least 1 - 2 hours. Unmold onto serving platter and garnish with seasonal fresh berries as desired. Chef's note: Gratin or souffle dish may be aluminum or ceramic. Bain- marie is the term used for cooking through steam in a water bath. The dish is placed in a larger pan half-filled with water and placed into a preheated oven or a steamer
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