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Microwave Lemon Curd

Published February 26, 2020 Last Modified April 21, 2021 By GreedyEats

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Thick and creamy homemade lemon curd made in microwave.

Refreshing microwave lemon curd is made with 5 simple ingredients. This one's a super quick lemon curd recipe that is ready under 5 minutes. 

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How to make Microwave Lemon Curd on Greedyeats.com Creamy and thick Lemon Curd ready in 5 minutes.

If you know me, you know how much I adore lemons and Summer desserts! Lemon Cake, lemon cupcakes, softest lemon muffins, more lemon cake. I bake with lemons all summer long.

And during cold days, I fix my sunshine craving with this Small Batch Cupcake recipe!

If you love lemons and you love jam, there is no way you won't be found licking this curd straight out of your refrigerator!

How to make Lemon Curd in microwave with 5 simple ingredients. No double boiler required.

Top it on ice creams, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones or on your morning toast. A little lemons makes everything taste 100x better!

Recipe ingredients:

Homemade Lemon Curd made with egg yolks as opposed to egg whites.
Sweet, tangy and easy lemon curd recipe made with simple ingredients.

  • Egg: Whole Egg, egg yolk or a combination of both can be used to make curd. But I prefer yolks to make it creamy and smell free.
  • Butter: I used salted butter, so did not add additional salt. If you go for unsalted one, add a pinch of salt to the recipe.
  • Sugar: You can always add a little less to make a tart curd. Or a little more if you like it sweet.
  • Lemon Juice: Don't use more juice than the recipe states, it can make your curd runny!
  • Lemon Zest: You may strain your curd, if you don't like granules of zest in it. I don't.

How can we make curd in microwave?

Homemade Lemon Curd made with 5 simple ingredients and is ready under 5 minutes.

Lemon curd recipe is a very easy process of heating all the 5 ingredients. Traditionally it is made using a double boiler on a stove top. But making lemon curd in microwave is a breeze.

  • Just drop softened butter, egg yolk, sugar, lemon juice and zest (everything room temp) in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Heat them in 30 seconds increments till the curd thickens.

Why is my lemon curd not thickening?

Quick lemon curd made in microwave.
Without Cornstarch
Creamy and thick lemon curd with a little cornstarch.
With a tsp of Cornstarch

  • Adding an extra egg yolk will help thicken your curd. Add the yolk, give it a stir and continue to microwave.
  • If still you find your curd to be thin, add a tsp of cornstarch to 2 tsps of cold water. Add it in all the ingredients and continue to cook until it coats the back of your spoon.

Perfectly smooth and thick lemon curd that tastes good on scones, biscuits, toasts and almost all baked goods!

Why does my lemon curd taste eggy?

In most cases, (if you've followed the recipe to the T) egg whites are the culprit. I prefer to add yolks rather than whites to avoid eggy and scrambled lemon curd.

Quick and easy Microwave Lemon Curd made under 5 minutes. It tastes good on almost everything!

Will lemon curd thicken as it cools?

Yes the curd will thicken as it cools down. It will also thicken up in the refrigerator.

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Microwave Lemon Curd

Refreshing microwave lemon curd is made with 4 simple ingredients. This one's a super quick lemon curd recipe that is ready under 5 minutes.
5 from 16 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
US Customary - Metric
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings 4 Yields about ¾ Cup
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Neha

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsps Butter (salted, Softened to room temperature)
  • ⅓ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 ½ Tbsps (40 ml) Lemon Juice (Room temperature)
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 Large Egg yolks (Room temperature)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Begin by whisking all the ingredients in a microwave safe bowl.
    Homemade Lemon Curd made with egg yolks as opposed to egg whites.
  • Then cook the curd on full power in 1 minute increments. Stir after every minute.
    Sweet, tangy and easy lemon curd recipe made with simple ingredients.
  • After about 3-4 minutes (depending on the heat/power of your microwave) the curd will begin to thicken.
    Quick lemon curd made in microwave.
  • Cook till the curd coats the back of a metal spoon. The curd will thicken some more as it cools.
    Thick and creamy lemon curd in a bowl with whisk.

Notes

Flavor substitutions:
Try orange, grapefruit or even berries instead of lemon juice. They all taste great in their own ways!
Storage information:
  • Store lemon curd in a clean glass jar or container for up to a day at room temperature.
  • You may store curd in refrigerator for a week.
Push lemon curd through a fine sieve to make it creamy and smooth before it cools.
To insure Thick Lemon Curd:
Mix a tsp of cornstarch in 2 tsp of cold water. Add this to your ingredients, mix well and microwave till the curd thickens. No you won't taste any cornstarch in your lemon curd! 

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 79mg | Sugar: 17g
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Comments

  1. CF

    December 20, 2022 at 11:34 pm

    5 stars
    This is amazing, & so easy to make! I added one drop of lemon essential oil to add a drop of pucker power...perfect!🎯 I will make this often! Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Make Kay

    February 07, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    This turned out awesome! Like lemon caramel, very firm and not at all curdlike after it cooled and we stored it in the fridge. Great to form a shapeable fondant on cookies (still caramel-like in consistency after warming back up to room temp)

    Reply
  3. Leslie

    May 26, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    Everyone needs a good, classic, lemon curd recipe to keep on hand. This one looks like a keeper!

    Reply
  4. ali randall

    May 26, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    5 stars
    In the microwave?...yes please. I love lemon curd but it seems so hard to make. I am putting this recipe on my to do list!

    Reply
  5. Kushigalu

    May 26, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
    Love how simple and delicious this lemon curd is. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Cookilicious

    May 26, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    made my mouth watr..looks so good

    Reply
  7. Liz

    May 26, 2020 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    For a busy life, easy peasy recipes like this sure come in handy!

    Reply
  8. Emily Liao

    May 05, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    I never knew you could make lemon curd in the microwave until now! It was so easy to make and it came out pretty good!

    Reply
  9. veenaazmanov

    May 05, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    Love lemon as a flavor in yummy desserts like this. Awesome color too.

    Reply
  10. Dolly @ Thrifty in the Kitchen

    May 05, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so decadent and yummy. I just want to eat it on everything!

    Reply
  11. Anita

    May 05, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    It's amazing one can make lemon curd in a microwave. This is perfect when I only have one of two lemons at most to turn into lemon curd. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Kelly Anthony

    May 05, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    What a quick and easy way to make lemon curd. I love that it only has 4 ingredients and can be made in 5 minutes.

    Reply
  13. Tara

    March 01, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Your lemon curd is so bright. I can imagine how amazing it tastes. I always make mine the traditional way, but sometimes I would like it to be quick like this.

    Reply
  14. Natalie

    March 01, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    I didn't know I can make lemon curd in a microwave. What a revelation!!! I love lemon curd but cooking it was always a not so fun part. With this easy recipe I will make lemon curd more often. Thanks!

    Reply
  15. Amanda

    March 01, 2020 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    I had no idea you could make lemon curd in the microwave! That definitely makes it easy. So perfect with the spring coming up.

    Reply
  16. Leslie

    February 29, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    If there's an easier way to make lemon curd, I'm all for it! I actually just had lemon curd today at brunch. Ha!

    Reply
  17. Paige

    February 29, 2020 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    wow, this is a great idea because I have always made it the "hard" way, and this definately looks easier. I've got this bookmarked to try for Easter!

    Reply
  18. Veena Azmanov

    February 28, 2020 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    I love such quick and delicious options. This is so creamy and look yum.

    Reply

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