Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- Zest of 3 lemons
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- In a microwave‑safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Add fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and melted butter. Whisk until fully combined.
- Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Remove and whisk thoroughly.
- Continue microwaving in 15–30 second intervals, whisking well after each, until the curd thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Once thickened, pour the lemon curd into clean jars and let cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the curd; it will continue to thicken as it chills.
Notes
- For a stovetop version, cook over low heat in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, whisking constantly until thickened.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract for a sweeter, rounder flavor.
- Use lime or orange juice/zest instead of lemon for a different citrus curd.
- Reduce the lemon juice slightly if you want a thicker curd.
- If the curd seems grainy, strain it through a fine sieve before cooling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert Condiment
- Method: Microwave (or stovetop alternative)
- Cuisine: American / British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
