This is an Easy Microwave Lemon Curd recipe. It may be easy but you still need to check the curd, begin checking the thickness of the curd at 6 minutes cooking time. The curd will thicken as it cools. Lemon Curd is perfect with pancakes and blueberries. Or use the curd in the Lemon Meringue Cheesecake.
Easy Microwave Lemon Curd Recipe
Serves 30
Ingredients:
3 egg yolks
1 whole egg
½ cup (110g) caster sugar
2 tsp lemon zest
⅔ cup (160ml) lemon juice (approx. 2 lemons)
125g chilled butter, diced
Pancakes and blueberries to serve
Method:
Combine egg yolks, egg, sugar, lemon zest and juice in a large heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Whisk with a balloon whisk until combined.
Add the diced butter and place onto the microwave turntable.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions to reduce microwave power to 50%. Cook uncovered for 7-10 minutes, stirring every minute until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. (See tips)
Cover the curd surface with plastic wrap to prevent it from forming a skin. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
To serve, spoon lemon curd onto pancakes and top with fresh blueberries
Smart Tips:
Begin checking the thickness of the curd at 6 minutes cooking time.
Dip a spoon into the curd then run your finger over the back of it. If it leaves a clean line in the curd, it’s cooked enough and ready to cool.
Microwaves vary in type, wattage and size, so cooking times may vary. Use cooking times as a guide.
Curd will thicken as it cools.
Spoon into a container, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
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