Microwave Lemon Curd
Serves
2
Total Time
10mins
Calories
1010
This thick lemon curd is a delicious addition to your pantry — tart yet buttery, sweet yet tangy. Use it as a topping for yogurt, a drizzle for shortbread biscuits, or served with homemade scones.
- Lemon3zest of
- Unsalted butter115 gmelted
- Granulated sugar205 g
- Egg3
- Lemon juice240 ml
Ingredients
- 1. Add granulated sugar and egg to a clean medium bowl
- 2. Beat until combined
- 3. Whisk lemon juice, lemon and unsalted butter into the medium bowl
- 4. Cook in the microwave on full power for one minute intervals, stirring after each minute
- 5. This process will take about 3-5 minutes depending on the strength of your microwave
- 6. You will know the lemon curd is done cooking when it coats the back of a metal spoon
- 7. Remove from the microwave, push through a fine, mesh sieve and pour into sterile jar or container
- 8. Once the curd has cooled to room temperature, cover it with a lid and store it in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks
- 9. The curd will thicken as it cools
Method
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