Easy Microwave Lemon Curd
2 cups
16 min
Microwave Lemon Curd is so easy and good, ready in 15 minutes with only 5 to 6 minutes of cooking time!
We are big fans of lemon curd, which I usually buy jars of at Trader Joe’s. I wanted try making it using one of several microwave recipes I had seen. I was amazed at how easy and good this is, ready in 15 minutes with only 5 to 6 minutes of cooking time!
Here are the ingredients you'll need:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 4 large lemons)
- 3 lemons, zested*
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
*When zesting any citrus, only used the colored part of the peel, not the pith (white part) underneath the peel which is bitter.
Directions:
- 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 for a smooth texture) into a sterile jar. 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.
Looking for recipes to use lemon curd? You might like a reader favorite recipe, Star-Spangled Slab Pie or Mini Lemon Curd - Cream Cheese Tarts.
Easy Microwave Lemon Curd
Recipe details
- 2 cups
- Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 6 Minutes Total time: 16 min
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