Lemon Curd (Microwave)

Prep Time: 5 mins  | Cook Time: 5 mins | Course: Dessert | Yield: 2 cups 

This bright lemon curd is pure sunshine and can be made in the microwave in 5 minutes. Lovely over cheesecake or toasted english muffins and so much more. This recipe is inspired by Jamie at my baking addiction. She recommends using the zest of 3 lemons, I however zested and juiced each lemon until I had the proper amount of juice (closer to 6 lemons). https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/fundamentals-simple-microwave-lemon-curd/  

1 cup sugar

3 eggs

½ cup butter, melted

3-7 lemons, zested

1 cup lemon juice (about 5-7 lemons)

Whisk sugar and eggs together in a 2 quart glass measurer or mixing bowl, pour in hot melted butter while whisking to temper the eggs. Stir in the zest and juice. Microwave for 1 minute and stir, repeating for 3-5 one minute intervals depending on the strength of your microwave (stirring after each minute). Curd is done when it coats the back of a wooden spoon. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Pour into a mason jar and store in the refrigerator. Shelf life is about two weeks.