*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Lemon Curd (Microwave)

Recipe By     : Microwave Gourmet by Barbara Kafka
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  lb            Unsalted butter
     1/2  c             Sugar
     1/4  c             Fresh lemon juice
   2      tb            Lemon peel -- grated
   3                    Eggs

Place butter, sugar, juice, and zest together in a 4-cup glass
measure. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100% for
4 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and stir well. Whisk 1/4 cup of
lemon mixture into the eggs to warm them. Whisking constantly, pour
egg mixture back into remaining lemon mixture. Cook uncovered at 100%
for 2 minutes. Remove from oven and whisk until smooth. Cook for
2 minutes longer. Remove from oven and immediately pour into the
workbowl of a food processor. Process for 30 seconds until smooth.
Cool before serving.


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