perfect lemon curd

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Stacey Norwood
Birmingham, AL

I finally took my mother's advice and tried the microwave method for making lemon curd. She always said it was foolproof and she was right! Couldn't have been easier, and it's creamy, tart and delicious.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For perfect lemon curd

  • 1/2 c
    lemon juice, fresh
  • 1/2 c
    butter, cubed
  • 3
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon zest, grated

How To Make perfect lemon curd

  • 1
    Strain lemon juice through a fine sieve to remove any pulp or seeds.
  • 2
    In a microwave-safe glass bowl, melt butter. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sugar and eggs.
  • 3
    Slowly whisk lemon juice mixture into butter, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
  • 4
    Microwave on HIGH at 1-minute intervals, whisking well, until curd coats the back of a spoon. Three to four rounds in the microwave should do it.

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