Microwave lemon curd
An easy 4-ingredient recipe for homemade lemon curd that is a foolproof. Perfect for filling cakes, on ice cream, cookies or simple slather on a toast.
Servings: 24 Tablespoons
Calories: 38kcal
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ¾ -1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ - 1 cup lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest optional.
Instructions
- In a deep microwave safe bowl, combine eggs and sugar keep stirring for almost 1-2 minutes until you feel sugar is almost all dissolved.
- Melt butter in microwave for 20 seconds intervals.
- Pour butter slowly over egg mixture while whisking non stop.
- Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest if using.
- Microwave on high (full power) for 30 seconds intervals stirring in between until done.
- You’ll know when it is done when the curd covers the back of a metal spoon.
- Run the mixture through a mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
- Cool and refrigerate.
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Notes
- You will need to use fresh lemons. Fresh lemon juice is best for this recipe do not use store bought one.
- For my family's taste, I've used ¾ cup of lemon juice and ¾ cup of granulated sugar. You can use 1 cup of each according to your liking.
- Microwaves vary in power so cooking time varies as well. I recommend cooking in 30 seconds intervals and not the usual 1-minute intervals so there is very limited chance of overcooking the curd.
- I like straining the mixture anyways so I ensure creamy and lump free lemon curd.
- Lemon curd will continue to thicken as it cools down.
- To Store: Wait until the lemon curd has cooled completely then refrigerate for up to two-three weeks. Can be frozen up to 1 year.
- How to use: You can slather this lemon curd over anything you like. From toast, waffles to a dollop on your ice cream or yogurt. Great as a cake filling, for pies, cheesecake , make these easy puff pastry raspberry tarts or to top your pavlova.
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Nutrition
Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: -1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: -2g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg