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Ridiculously Easy Microwave Lemon Curd
This microwave lemon curd quickly blends sugar, lemon zest and juice, eggs, and butter cooked in short intervals. The result is a smooth, tangy curd that thickens as it cools and provides a rich lemon flavor without stove-top simmering.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings:
32
1 tablespoon servings
Calories:
60 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- lemon finely grated zest from 2 lemons
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 egg reserve the whites for another use or discard, yolk
- 3 egg large
- 4 ounces butter 1 stick) cut into cubes, salted
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice and salt (⅛ teaspoon if using unsalted butter) until smooth. Add butter cubes. Microwave on high power for 45 seconds. Remove and stir vigorously with a whisk.
- Continue to cook 45-second intervals, stirring after each interval. It will take 4-7 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave. Lemon curd is done cooking when it coats the back of a metal spoon. You can also check it with an instant thermometer. It’s done when it reaches 175˚F.
- Remove from the microwave and whisk well. Add lemon zest and stir. Allow the curd to cool to room temperature. It will thicken as it cools. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- When using unsalted butter, add about ⅛ teaspoon salt to balance flavors.
- Cook the curd in short 45-second intervals, stirring vigorously each time to prevent curdling and ensure even thickening.
- The curd is done when it coats the back of a spoon or reaches an internal temperature of 175˚F.
- Store the lemon curd covered in the refrigerator and use within a few days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
60kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
128IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32 1 tablespoon servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 128IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.