LEMON CURD (STOVE TOP OR MICROWAVE METHOD) LIME OR ORANGE CURD
A British tea time favorite. This is sweet and tart. Try it on scones, muffins, and tea breads or layer on Angel Food cake with Raspberries and recipe #54868! I've also microwaved this just watch and stir a lot. For orange or lime curd, substitute appropriate fruit rind and juice. Proceed as directed. FYI- When filling a cake with this be sure to pipe a rim of frosting on the edge of the first layer, then fill inside with the chilled lemon curd, place top layer then frost.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stove top Method:.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Bring just to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add butter and stir until it has melted and combined.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Beat eggs into cooled lemon mixture until well blended.
- Return to heat and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.
- Remove from heat.
- Cover and refrigerator at least 1 hour.
- Microwave Method:.
- Place butter in a large glass measure or bowl. Microwave on high for 10 seconds or until the butter is soft, but not melted.
- Whisk in the sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice. Add the whole eggs and yolks and blend well.
- Cover with parchment paper and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring well after each minute or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.( May need more time for all microwave ovens are different so be sure it coats the spoon as for a custard!).
- Cover and refrigerator at least 1 hour.
- Pour into a sterilized glass jar(s) (jam jars are perfect) and leave to cool.
- Store in the refrigerator.
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Doreen Honest
[email protected]This lemon curd is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Chandeshwar Kumar
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lemon curd turned out lumpy. I think I might have overcooked it.
Zahirshah Umar
[email protected]I made this lemon curd for my mother-in-law, who is a huge fan of lemon desserts. She loved it!
Asif Jee
[email protected]This lemon curd is the perfect topping for my cheesecake. It's tart and sweet, and it really complements the creamy cheesecake filling.
Habib
[email protected]I've never made lemon curd before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing!
Qamar Official
[email protected]This lemon curd is delicious! I love the way it brightens up my morning toast.
Ranjit King
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon curd, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! It's not too sweet, and the flavor is very refreshing.
Ali reda Seif aldine
[email protected]This lemon curd is a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try adding a little more sugar next time.
Decarlos Wright
[email protected]I've always been a fan of lemon curd, but this recipe takes it to the next level. The addition of orange zest gives it a wonderfully complex flavor.
Md Sarowar
[email protected]I made this lemon curd in the microwave, and it turned out great! It was so quick and easy.
Sullay Jalloh
[email protected]This lemon curd is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I love it on toast, scones, and even just by itself!
Nkwadah Philson
[email protected]I've never made lemon curd before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfectly!
Sk Emon Boos
[email protected]I made this lemon curd for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it on their pancakes and waffles.
Richard Korovin
[email protected]This lemon curd is divine! The texture is smooth and creamy, and the flavor is perfectly tart and sweet. I love the addition of lime zest, which gives it a wonderfully fresh flavor.