Lemon Curd

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Dish

The Large Deep Dish

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks (1 stick)
  • 1 cup (225ml) lemon juice, from about 5-7 lemons
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Place butter in the Anyday dish, and cook uncovered in the microwave for 1-2 minutes in 30-second intervals, or until fully melted.
  2. Add the lemon juice, sugar, eggs, yolks, and salt in the Anyday dish and blend with an immersion blender until well incorporated. Using an immersion blender or regular electric blender is imperative to the success of the recipe. 
  3. Cook uncovered in the microwave at Power Level 6

    Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels. 

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    Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.

    For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.

    Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:

    PL 10 = 100% = High (default)

    PL 9 = 90% = High

    PL 8 = 80% = Med-High

    PL 7 = 70% = Med-High

    PL 6 = 60% = Medium

    PL 5 = 50% = Medium

    PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low

    PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low

    PL 2 = 20% = Low

    PL 1 = 10% = Low

    You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.

    for 10 minutes. The curd will be ready when the mixture coats the back of a spoon. If needed, cook for 30-second intervals on Power Level 6 until done.
  4. Whisk the curd until a thick cream is formed.
  5. Strain the curd to remove any potential curdled whites. Curd can be used hot as a filling or, once chilled, as a spread for pastries.

Suggestions

  • Use lime, key lime, or grapefruit juice for a different flavor curd.
  • Try it with unsweetened passion fruit puree instead of lemon for a tropical twist.
  • Once cool, add some Greek yogurt and enjoy with fresh berries.

Recipe Notes

  • Blending the curd before cooking is the secret behind this recipe. Skipping this step will result in curdled curd. Whisking by hand cannot substitute for a blender.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.

Free time to brûlée

With a lemon curd this easy, you're left with extra time to try a new technique: Brûlée!

You only need two things: sugar and a culinary torch. To brûlée, sprinkle a uniform layer of sugar over your desired surface, and use a torch to carefully caramelize it, keeping the flame about 2-3 inches away and continuously moving for even caramelization.

Apply this concept to our smooth, tangy lemon curd on split English muffins and watch it result in something magical.

Step-by-Step: Microwave Lemon Curd

Melt the butter.

Add remaining ingredients.

Use a blender to mix everything thoroughly. Cook in the microwave uncovered at the indicated Power Level.

The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.

Whisk and cool completely.

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and serve.

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