This deliciously sweet and tart lemon curd is so easy to prepare by using the convenience of your microwave!
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 7minutes
Total Time 17minutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
1cupgranulated sugar
3largeeggs
3tablespoonsfinely grated lemon zest from approximately 3 medium lemons
1cupfreshly squeezed lemon juicefrom approximately 4 medium lemons
½cupunsalted butter, melted1 stick
Instructions
In a large microwave safe bowl, whisk sugar and eggs well. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and melted butter. Whisk until well combined.
Cook in your microwave (high power) in 1 minute intervals, carefully stirring after each minute. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until thickened enough to coat the back of a metal spoon (time will depend upon the power of your microwave).
Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove any lumps (this is optional).
Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate.
Notes
Zest lemons before juicing!
Yields approximately 2 cups.
Lemon curd will not be as thick as finished recipe while hot. Cooling and refrigerating will thicken curd.