Introduction: Microwave Lemon Curd

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Lemon curd is a thick, creamy mixture of lemon juice and zest, sugar, eggs, and butter that can be spooned over ice cream, added to a tart or pie, or used in a fresh fruit trifle (delicious!). Though it's not that hard to make it on the stovetop, this microwave version means you're just five minutes away from lemony goodness.

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You'll Need. . .
Software:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
  • zest of 4 lemons
  • 1/2 cup butter
Hardware:
  • A microwave
  • Microwave safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • Zester, grater, or microplane
  • Measuring cup

How To
  1. Place butter in bowl and microwave for approximately 45 seconds (until melted)
  2. Wash lemons and zest them into the butter
  3. Juice lemons into measuring cup until you have 1 cup of juice, add to the butter and zest
  4. Add eggs and sugar to butter and lemon juice and mix to combine well
  5. Microwave on high for one minute
  6. Remove from microwave and whisk
  7. Repeat, microwaving for one minute at a time and whisking after each time until the mixture is thick and coats the back of a spoon (depending on the microwave, this will take 3 to 5 minutes)
  8. Transfer to a storage container and keep refrigerated until ready to use (lasts approximately 2 weeks)