Easy Microwave Lemon Curd
Easy Microwave Lemon Curd
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 3 eggs
- 100 g butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Add the lemon juice, caster sugar, eggs, and melted butter to a microwave-safe bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Whisk all ingredients together really well until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Place the bowl into the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk the mixture vigorously again.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Repeat the microwaving and whisking process 3 to 4 more times (for a total of 4-5 cycles), whisking well after each minute in the microwave, until the lemon curd thickens to a custard-like consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Once the lemon curd has reached the desired thickness, carefully pour it into a clean glass jar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Allow the lemon curd to cool slightly at room temperature before covering and transferring to the refrigerator.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Store the lemon curd in the fridge for up to one week. Enjoy over pavlova, toast, yogurt, or in other desserts.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Microwave Lemon Curd
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 3 eggs
- 100 g butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Add the lemon juice, caster sugar, eggs, and melted butter to a microwave-safe bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Whisk all ingredients together really well until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Place the bowl into the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk the mixture vigorously again.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Repeat the microwaving and whisking process 3 to 4 more times (for a total of 4-5 cycles), whisking well after each minute in the microwave, until the lemon curd thickens to a custard-like consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the lemon curd has reached the desired thickness, carefully pour it into a clean glass jar.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Allow the lemon curd to cool slightly at room temperature before covering and transferring to the refrigerator.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Store the lemon curd in the fridge for up to one week. Enjoy over pavlova, toast, yogurt, or in other desserts.