Lemon Curd
Creamy, sweet, and tart enough to make your mouth pucker just a little, homemade lemon curd strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Our version does away with the need for a water bath or constant stirring. Spread it on scones and muffins, bake it in a tart, or eat a spoonful for a midday treat.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work—, and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.
What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
The Large Deep Dish
The Anyhand Mitts
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
- Place butter in the Anyday dish, and cook uncovered in the microwave for 1-2 minutes in 30-second intervals, or until fully melted.
- 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.
- Cook uncovered in the microwave at Power Level 4tooltip 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 4 until done.
- Whisk the curd until a thick cream is formed.
- 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.
Serving suggestions & tips
- 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
