Microwave Lemon Curd
Sweet, tart, smooth, and creamy, homemade lemon curd really is possible in just minutes!
Servings: 32 tablespoons OR 2 cups worth
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4 large lemons worth
- ¼ cup lemon zest finely minced, about 3 large lemons worth
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small dish in the microwave. Whisk the sugar and eggs together in a medium size glass bowl. Add the lemon juice and zest, whisk again. Slowly add the butter and whisk once more until smooth.
- Microwave at 50% POWER for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and stir. Microwave for an additional minute at full power and stir again. Repeat the process, microwaving an additional 2-3 minutes and stirring after each minute.
- In the last minute of the cooking process, it will visibly thicken and the curd will be thick enough to coat a spoon at this point. Remove from the microwave and pour through a fine strainer to remove any flecks of zest.
- Pour into glass jars and cover with lids. The curd will thicken from a pourable to a spoonable consistency as it cools. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg