Microwave Lemon Curd – Barefeet within the Kitchen

Candy, tart, easy, and creamy, microwave lemon curd actually is feasible in simply minutes!

Once I first noticed a recipe for microwave lemon curd, I’ll admit that I used to be skeptical. I like lemon curd, however I’m such a slacker about making it. I by no means need to stand by the range and stir it for the requisite 15 minutes.

Having tried this now, I could by no means make lemon curd on the range once more. Microwave lemon curd actually works!

Microwave Lemon Curd

This recipe is SO easy, the toughest half is juicing the lemons. And should you’re fortunate sufficient to have a child who thinks juicing citrus is enjoyable, it’s a complete win. (Simply don’t inform them it’s work, okay?)

Whisk the whole lot collectively, microwave for a minute, whisk once more, and repeat a few occasions. Attempt to chorus from consuming the nice and cozy lemon curd because it cools.

Did I point out that lemon curd is a weak point of mine? Consuming it with a spoon is exhibiting self-control on this home.

Simple Lemon Curd

• butter
• sugar
• eggs
• egg yolk
• recent lemon juice
• lemon zest

Simple Lemon Curd Recipe

Soften the butter in a small dish within the microwave. Whisk the sugar and eggs collectively in a medium dimension glass bowl. Add the lemon juice and zest, whisk once more. Slowly add the butter and whisk as soon as extra till easy.

Microwave at 50% POWER for 1 minute. Take away from the microwave and stir. Microwave for an extra minute at full energy and stir once more. Repeat the method, microwaving an extra 2-3 minutes and stirring after every minute.

Within the final minute of the cooking course of, it can visibly thicken and the curd will likely be thick sufficient to coat a spoon at this level. Take away from the microwave and pour by way of a wonderful strainer to take away any flecks of zest.

Pour into glass jars and canopy with lids. The curd will thicken from a pourable to a spoonable consistency because it cools. Retailer within the fridge for as much as 3 weeks.

Tips on how to Use Lemon Curd

Creamy Lemon Dip is a light-weight, summery candy deal with that’s good for sharing with associates. I made this dip for a pool get together with associates some time again and it disappeared lightning-fast.

Contemporary peaches and raspberries are flippantly tossed with lemon curd after which baked till smooth to make this summer dessert. The fruit is nice and tart and unbelievably aromatic when it comes out of the oven. Topped with barely sweetened whipped cream, it’s a dream of a dessert.

Dip these coconut scone cookies in lemon curd or plate a couple of raspberry scone cookies earlier than spooning a little bit of curd over them.

Drizzle heat lemon curd over a slice of chilly, creamy Lemon Angel Pie or this Lemon Cheesecake. Or simply be like me and dip a spoon within the curd at any time when the craving strikes.

initially revealed 7/10/15 – recipe notes and pictures up to date 4/17/23

recipe gently tailored from and with due to allrecipes.com through Mom On Timeout