*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Lemon Curd

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  c             Butter
     1/2  c             Sugar
   4      tb            Fresh lemon juice
   1                    Lemon -- zest of
   3                    Eggs

Place butter, sugar, juice, and zest in 4 cup measure. Cover with
plastic wrap. Micro on HIGH for 4 minutes. Remove from oven, stir
well. Whisk 1/4 cup mixture into eggs to warm them. Whisking
constantly, pour egg mixture back into remaining lemon mixture. Cook
uncovered on HIGH for 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Microwave
2 minutes longer. Remove and immediately pour into food processor and
process for 30 seconds. Cool before serving.

Good served on pound cake, toast, over berries, as pie filling, as
cake filling, or in tart shells.

Yield: 1 Cup


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