This incredibly easy Lemon Curd recipe is sweet, tart, silky smooth and perfect for spreading on all manner of baked goods. Lemon curd is so easy to make and is so much better than store bought. It’s simply amazing and so refreshing! We love to spread it on these The BEST Homemade Biscuits and Lemon Blueberry Scones but I also use it s a filling in these Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups – so good!
Lemon Curd Recipe
I cannot get enough of lemon desserts all year long. They are my absolute favorite with that tart, bold, bright flavor. Refreshing and entirely irresistible. We have many lemon desserts that are on regular rotation in our home including this easy Lemon Bread and Lemon Bundt Cake. Really great for a crowd.
But when I want to make something that really epitomizes that amazing lemon flavor, nothing but this lemon curd will do.
Such incredible lemon flavor that really brightens up any dish and can be served in a variety of ways. It also makes a great gift for friends and family.
Easy Lemon Curd Recipe
This easy lemon curd is a breeze to make and if you love lemon like I do, there is simply nothing better. Such a bright, intense lemon flavor that is impossible to resist.
Here’s how easy it is to make:
- Melt butter in microwave
- Whisk together sugar and eggs
- Stir in lemon juice and zest
- Whisk in the melted butter.
- Microwave on 50% power for one minute. Stir.
- Continue microwaving at 100% power in one minute intervals, stirring after each interval until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. (The curd will thicken as it cools.)
- Strain curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove zest.
- Pour curd into sterile jars and store for up to three weeks in the refrigerator.
What Is Lemon Curd?
If you are a fan of lemons, chances are you’re a BIG fan of lemon curd. I know I am! Lemon curd is essentially wrapping up that tart, refreshing lemon flavor in a smooth, creamy package which makes it perfect for all sorts of recipes.
Lemon curd is a type of preserves. It’s made with sugar, eggs, lemon – of course!, and butter. It can be used for all sorts of recipes.
Lemon Curd Uses
There is no end to the different ways to enjoy lemon curd. It’s exceptionally versatile and delicious.
- Topping Greek yogurt with a dollop makes for a great snack!
- Spreading it on a piece of toast or pound cake.
- Makes the perfect filling for cakes and tarts and even donuts!
- The perfect spread on these Lemon Blueberry Scones. In fact, I always make up a batch when I know we’re having scones and often when we’re making biscuits.
- Delicious as a topping on buttermilk pancakes or even these blueberry pancakes.
Alright. I might as well be honest here. I also eat lemon curd by the spoonful. Especially this kind. Cause I know just how easy it is to whip up another batch 🙂
Now I’m sure many of you will be skeptical. I mean, the microwave? Sounds a little far-fetched, I admit. But try this once, just once, and I know you’ll be convinced.
What Do I Need To Make Lemon Curd
You guys. Not a whole lot. I mean, how simple is this:
- sugar – granulated
- butter – I’ve use salted and unsalted in this recipe, both work fine
- eggs – three of them plus one egg yolk
- lemons – both the juice and the zest for really amazing lemon flavor
That’s right! Just 4 simple ingredients that you probably have on hand.
The bright tangy flavor and cheerfully bold yellow color will have you smiling in no time. Even on a cold, gloomy day in January.
Love lemons? Try these favorites:
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Amazing Microwave Lemon Bars
- No Bake Blueberry Lemon Cream Pie
- Lemon Drop Bars
- Lemon Zucchini Cake
How To Make Lemon Curd
Easy Lemon Curd Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- lemon zest from 3 lemons
Instructions
- Melt butter in microwave, set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together sugar and eggs in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
- Whisk in lemon juice and zest.
- Finally whisk in the butter.
- Microwave on 50% power for one minute. Stir.
- Continue microwaving at 100% power in one minute intervals, stirring after each interval until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. (The curd will thicken as it cools.)
- Strain curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove zest.
- Pour curd into sterile jars and store for up to three weeks in the refrigerator.
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Sheryl Gray says
I made your recipe for microwave lemon curd. (Recommended to me by my daughter) So easy and delicious
Cheryl S. says
OMG! I just made your blueberry/lemon scones and the lemon curd too. I had never made it in the microwave!! It was soooo easy and fast. Now the hard part is letting it cool down enough so I don’t burn the whole roof of my mouth off when I eat it! But I would pay that price, because it is THAT delicious! (I didn’t have enough blueberries for the scones so I added strawberries so that I had a cup of fruit. It turned out great! I just have to hurry up and bag them so that a.) the teenagers don’t eat them, or b.) the hubs doesn’t do the same so that they don’t make it to my girls’ getaway this week. Though if I don’t wrap them I’M gonna be tempted to eat another and that isn’t good either!) Thank you so much for the recipes!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Yay! I am working on a strawberry scones this week so you beat me to it lol! Enjoy the getaway!
CHRISTINE says
Thank you for this recipe, Trish! I made it and used it in some Thumbprint cookies for my Granddaughter. She LOVED them! This is going to be my go-to recipe from now on!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Woohoo! Thanks so much Christine!