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Easy Microwave Lemon Curd

Easy Microwave Lemon Curd

A subtle rich lemon curd made easy in the microwave. The BEST Lemon Curd EVER!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp Lemon Zest from about three large lemons
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice from two to three large lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups of sugar
  • 8 Tbsp butter
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 egg yolks lightly beaten

Instructions
 

  • Heat the butter in a microwave safe bowl, in the microwave for 30 seconds so it is slightly melted, but not completely.
  • Whisk in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar.
  • Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks.
  • Heat in the microwave for one minute intervals, whisking well in between until it can coat the back of a spoon well. It should take 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour through a metal sieve and then refrigerate until fully cooled. It will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 1-2 TablespoonsCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 48mgSugar: 15g
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