Ridiculously Easy Microwave Lemon Curd

Name: Ridiculously Easy Microwave Lemon Curd
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
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)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total: 11 minutes

Servings: 32

microwave lemon curd

Ingredients

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1 cup sugarfinely grated zest from 2 lemons½ cup lemon juice2 egg yolks (reserve the whites for another use or discard)3 large eggs4 ounces salted butter ((1 stick) cut into cubes)

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice and salt (1/8 teaspoon if using unsalted butter) until smooth. Add butter cubes. Microwave on high power for 45 seconds. Remove and stir vigorously with a whisk.

Step 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.

Step 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.