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lemon curd done in the microwave

Quick 5-Minute Microwave Lemon Curd Recipe

Rachel
Whether you're looking for the perfect topping for pancakes or something to add some zest to your dessert table, this quick and easy lemon curd recipe will delight you
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Afternoon Tea, Jams and Preserves
Cuisine British
Servings 10
Calories 112 kcal

Equipment

1 Lemon Squeezer
1 Zester
1 Metal Hand Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Lemons (Zest and the juice)
  • 50 g Butter
  • 150 g Caster Sugar
  • 2 Eggs

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Leave to cool.
  • Zest the lemons and juice them. Add this to the bowl with the melted butter. Add the rest of the ingredients and whisk together.
  • Put the bowl in the microwave and set it 20 seconds intervals to start with and whisking each time. After 60-90 seconds set for 1 minute. You should start to see it thicken. Put it in for a fruther 20 seconds and check again. If it covers the back of a tablespoon it's done. Don't forget it will thicken as it cools.
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Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword fresh lemons
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