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Ridiculously Easy Microwave Lemon Curd

Making homemade lemon curd can be a complicated process. Not this Microwave Lemon Curd! It's silky smooth, bursting with bright lemon flavor and comes together in minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 32 1 tablespoon servings
Calories: 60 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • finely grated zest from 2 lemons
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 egg yolks reserve the whites for another use or discard
  • 3 large eggs
  • 4 ounces salted butter (1 stick) cut into cubes

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above for further instructions and more detailed tips.
  • If using unsalted butter add a pinch (about ⅛ teaspoon of salt).

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: 321 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.