Easy Microwave Lemon Curd
Microwave Lemon Curd is so easy and good, ready in 15 minutes with only 5 to 6 minutes of cooking time! The hardest part is waiting for it to chill and set before enjoying!
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice approximately 4 large lemons
- 3 lemons zested
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and butter.
- Cook in the microwave for one minute intervals, stirring after each minute until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. (Microwaves vary, so this could take anywhere from 4 to 8 minutes.)
- Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any white egg bits and a smooth texture.
- Pour into small sterile jar and place plastic wrap directly on warm curd (to prevent a film from forming), and chill 4 hours or until firm.
- Store for up to three weeks in the refrigerator.
Notes
- When zesting any citrus, only used the colored part of the peel, not the pith (white part) underneath the peel which is bitter.
- For an even smoother curd, combine the zest with the sugar in a food processor, and process until finely ground. Proceed with the recipe as directed.