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Lemon Curd

This Microwave Lemon Curd Recipe is so easy - with just 4 simple ingredients and 10 minutes, you'll have silky smooth lemon curd that bursts with fresh citrus flavour.
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Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 medium lemon zested
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

  1. Mix sugar and zest together in a microwave safe bowl. Press the lemon into the sugar.
  2. Mix in butter and stir until well combined.
  3. Whisk in eggs until thick and no streaks remain.
  4. Add in lemon juice and stir until really well combined.
  5. Place in the microwave for 1 minute at full power. Stir. Repeat until the lemon curd just coats the back of a spoon. Depending on the microwave it will take 3-6 minutes total. Allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate
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