Microwave Lemon Curd

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"This is a delectable lemon curd recipe with the added attraction of being quick and easy to make. It is particularly useful when entertaining and short on time."

PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	6 Min
READY IN	16 Min

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 lemons, zested
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

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DIRECTIONS

In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and butter. Cook in the microwave for one minute intervals, stirring after each minute until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the microwave, and pour into small sterile jars. Store for up to three weeks in the refrigerator.

Tip

If you over cook the mixture a little, or forget to stir, you can pass the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the bits of cooked egg.

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Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2006 by DEBORAHARV614

I have made this recipe on several occasions, both for personal use and to give as gifts. I use it to fill tarts, pour it warm over pound cake and as a spread on muffins and my favorite~just plain in custard cups. Everyone that has tasted it has asked for the recipe. Thank you for submitting such a tasty and easy recipe.

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Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2006 by AARONHART

I was worried aboout the prep in the microwave, but the curd came out beautifully. I did start it out in the microwave with the butter solid in chunks but it melted long before the curd came together so it didn't matter (one less dirty dish). I also did the first three minutes on full power and then the rest on half power, because I have a powerful microwave. So simple I will make it more often!

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Reviewed on May 4, 2005 by STEPH577

This was really good and simple to make aswell! I spooned it over vanilla ice cream for a quick but delicous sunday night dessert for the family. I also used it spooned over To Die For Blueberry Muffins(also on this sight) for dessert in a hurry. Don't be fooled by how runny it looks in the microwave, because it thickens as soon as it cools!

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