Microwave Lemon Curd

Ingredients

• 4 medium eggs
• 200 g caster sugar
• 4 lemons (juice and zest)
• 100 g unsalted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely grate the zest of 4 lemons and squeeze the juice.

2. 2

   Cut the butter (100g) into cubes.

3. 3

   Lightly beat the eggs (4 eggs) and place them into a microwave-safe bowl with the caster sugar (200g) and lemon juice and zest. Mix together the ingredients.

4. 4

   Turn your microwave down to c. 500W. Cover the bowl and then heat the lemon/egg/sugar mixture for 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and whisk. Repeat the heating and whisking until the lemon curd has thickened (it will coat the back of a spoon).Once thickened, add the butter and stir until the butter has melted.