THE EASIEST LEMON CURD
Using a microwave to cook lemon curd streamlines the entire process, and eliminates the need to stand over the stove whisking constantly. The result is silky-smooth and as tart as you like. Use the smaller amount of sugar for a puckery curd, and more for something with greater balance. Once you get the technique down (and it may take some finessing since everyone's microwave is a bit different), you can vary the citrus, substituting lime or grapefruit for lemon, and seasoning it with makrut lime leaves or Campari (see Tips). Curd will keep in the fridge for at least five days; serve it with cookies or fruit, fold it into whipped cream to make lemon mousse or spoon it into a tart shell for a glossy lemon tart.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the butter in a large (at least 6 cup) microwave-safe glass bowl or measuring cup. Set your microwave on 50 percent power and melt the butter, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
- Pour butter into a blender and add lemon zest, juice, sugar, eggs, egg yolk and salt. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture into the same glass bowl you melted the butter in. (You don't need to wash it.)
- Microwave the curd mixture, on full power, in 1-minute intervals for 5 minutes. Whisk furiously between intervals, especially around the edges of the bowl. It should start to thicken. (If it looks like it's starting to thicken before 5 minutes, stop and continue to the next step; microwaves can vary.)
- Reduce power to 70 percent and continue to microwave for another 1 to 2 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds, until the curd thickens enough to coat a spoon, and looks slightly puffed and spongy. (It will continue to thicken as it chills.) An instant-read thermometer should register 180 degrees.
- Whisk well and inspect the curd. If you think there are any coagulated bits of egg, strain curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Or if it looks smooth, you can leave it in its current bowl. Press a piece of plastic wrap against the surface to create an airtight seal and let the curd cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours.
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Tammy Krafft
[email protected]This lemon curd is amazing! It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and it's so smooth and creamy. I love using it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie, but it's also great on toast or scones. I highly recommend this recipe.
Cec Rendon
[email protected]This lemon curd is delicious! It's so easy to make and it's the perfect addition to my morning toast. I also love using it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie.
Blessed Lihle
[email protected]This lemon curd is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love using it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie, but it's also great on toast or scones. I highly recommend this r
DHARAAR MEDIA
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon curd, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so easy to make and the flavor is so delicious. I love using it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie, but it's also great on toast or scones. I highly recommend this recipe.
Marlena Bijak
[email protected]This lemon curd is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is perfect. I love using it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie, but it's also great on toast or scones. I highly recommend this recipe.
Asma Asmaa
[email protected]I was looking for a lemon curd recipe that was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly! It was so easy to follow and the lemon curd turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jullie Chilufya
[email protected]This lemon curd is the best! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love using it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie, but it's also great on toast, scones, or even just by itself. I highly recommend this recipe.
Micheal Afowerki
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for an easy lemon curd recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.
SSG KiNG
[email protected]This lemon curd is divine! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it's so smooth and creamy. I've used it to make lemon tarts, lemon cakes, and even just to eat by the spoonful. It's always a hit.
Mohamed SAHLI
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about how easy this lemon curd would be to make, but I was pleasantly surprised. It really is the easiest lemon curd I've ever made, and it tastes just as good as the more complicated recipes. I'll definitely be making this agai
Victoria Amoateng
[email protected]This lemon curd is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to my morning toast. I also love using it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie.
Vivian Ivette Bailey
[email protected]I love how easy this lemon curd is to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and it turned out perfectly. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
Sohid alam Sohid alam
[email protected]This lemon curd is the easiest and most delicious I've ever made! It's so smooth and creamy, with the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I used it to fill a lemon meringue pie, and it was a huge hit with my family.