This easy Lemon Curd is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. It works well in a variety of dessert recipes and is even delicious enjoyed on its own with berries, some whipped cream, or spread on your morning muffin or toast!
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Ingredients
½cupbutter
1 ¼cupsgranulated sugar
3largeeggs
1largeegg yolk
1cupfresh lemon juice
¼cupfinely minced lemon zest(from 3 large lemons)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a small dish in the microwave.
Whisk the sugar and zest together in a medium size glass bowl. Add the eggs and egg yolk, and mix. Add the lemon juice and zest, and whisk again. Slowly incorporate the butter while whisking, and whisk once more until smooth.
Microwave at 50% POWER for 1 minute.
Remove from the microwave and stir. Microwave an additional minute at full power and stir again. Repeat the process so that you're microwaving and additional 2-3 minutes and stirring after each minute. The mixture will be fully cooked when it it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. .
If desired, curd can be pushed through a fine mesh strainer to remove excess lemon zest
As it cools, the curd will thicken into a spoonable consistency. Pour into glass jars and cover with air-tight lids. Store in the refrigerator for about three weeks.
Notes
This recipe makes 2 cups. Nutritional information has been calculated at 3 tablespoons per person.