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If you've ever made lemon curd, you probably know that it can be quite a chore. Not this recipe! It's the EASIEST Lemon Curd EVER. Be sure to also check out the three mind-blowing things to make with lemon curd also included in this post.
Our youngest granddaughter, Emmy turned 9 this past week. She might just be the epitome of the old adage, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" in that she has enjoyed good food from before she even took the first bite. We always smile at the memory of her as a young baby (still solely on breast milk), watching her mom and dad eat, eyeing the food as it went from the plates to their mouths and saying "mmmm, mmmm!".
When she finally was allowed to indulge in solid food, she took all of it in with great gusto! Here is a picture of enjoying a bowl of tomato soup at a ripe young age:
A big decision
Emmy, at 9, is now a bonafide "foodie" and enjoys all types of food... international, sweet, savory and most things in between! She gets especially excited each year when it starts getting close to her March birthday (like in January) and loves thinking and planning what type of cake we will celebrate her big day with.
This year, she asked if she could create a secret Pinterest board to catalog her ideas. Then, about a week ago (since I always have the honor of making her cake) we had a serious discussion to finalize the details.
Emmy's 9th birthday cake choice was "a Pink Lemonade Cake". It was to have a "pink" surprise inside, similar to the interior of this Churro Cake but in pink, lemon curd filling, a lightly lemon flavored buttercream (in pink) and lots of edible flowers in pink and yellow. The cake turned out great and the whole family enjoyed it a few days ago as we celebrated Emmy's big day.
Ridiculously Easy!
The reason I share this story has to do with our Ridiculously Easy Microwave Lemon Curd which was what we used as the filling for Emmy's cake. Although I made the cake itself, Emmy prepared the lemon curd entirely herself a few days before her birthday. It truly is so ridiculously easy that an almost 9-year-old can make it, start to finish!
Making homemade lemon curd can be a complicated process. It usually involves a double boiler, careful watching, stirring and standing over the stovetop. This microwave lemon curd? Not so much! It comes together in about 10 minutes and much of that time is hands-off cooking in the microwave.
Another motivation to share this post has been the increasing number of comments and emails I have received recently regarding this lemon curd. Here are a few of them:
I can tell you this--every OTHER lemon curd recipe was a huge failure for me and I do SO dislike waste!
Chris, this is delicious and truly very easy. Thank you so much for this recipe.
Superb, easy recipe. I should love to add your pretty labels to my jars. I have made other lemon curds and this was by far the easiest and quickest with the least amount of mess. It has become my go-to recipes for curd. I have used it top fresh fruit, to make dips, fill cakes and even used it in my favorite sour cream cheesecake recipe by adding it to the top ½ of the batter. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you again for this wonderful recipe. I just made a lovely batch with Meyer Lemons from my backyard tree.
It seems, no matter what time of year, lemon is always in season. If you haven't tried this Ridiculously Easy Lemon Curd recipe, you're in for a BIG treat!
What to do with lemon curd
If you don't know what to do with lemon curd, here are a few fabulous suggestions:
- Serve it with English muffins, scones, biscuits, toast...
- It's delicious on pancakes instead of syrup. Offer fresh fruit to pair with it.
- Fold a bit of it into whipped cream to serve with desserts for a heavenly lemon-infused treat.
- Serve it as an ice cream sauce with fresh raspberries or strawberries, delish!
- Swirl a spoonful into Greek yogurt for an amazing breakfast treat.
- Layer it between shortbread cookies for a fabulous confection.
- For a simple but delicious dessert, simply drizzle it over seasonal fresh fruit and sprinkle with a little shower of poppy seeds as pictured below.
Three mind-blowing things to make with lemon curd
Besides all of the above, I wanted to share three lemon curd recipes that will (as the title of this post says) simply blow your mind. They're all easy to put together, are crazy-delicious and will be perfect recipes for the upcoming spring season and all the celebrations that come with it. Ready? Here we go!
This delicious Lemon Curd Mousse is so elegant, yet easy enough to make an ordinary day special. It tastes like a creamy, fluffy lemon cloud with a layer of graham cracker-coconut-pecan crunch on the bottom.
With a buttery, press-in crust and crumb topping (made from the same dough) and an easy lemon curd filling, this heavenly Lemon Curd Shortbread Tart is beyond delicious!
And last but definitely not least, this AMAZING cake:
This easy Lemon Curd Poppy Seed Cake recipe includes a tender-crumbed, super moist white cake with a delicious lemon curd filling and icing. Make the ridiculously easy lemon curd in minutes!
So don't waste any time! Pick up a few lemons at the grocery store or, if you're lucky enough to have a lemon tree growing in your yard, RUN out and pick a handful. Make a batch of this Ridiculously Easy Lemon Curd and plan on making one or more of these recipes. I promise you won't be disappointed!
P.S. This lemon curd makes a really fun gift (no one has to know that it only took you ten minutes to make it) so we've created a pretty little label to attach to gift jars for sharing. Check out the post to learn how to receive the free printable labels! Enjoy!!!
Thought for the day:
You have said, “Seek my face."
My heart says to you,
“Your face, Lord, do I seek."
Psalm 27:8
What we're listening to for inspiration:
If you enjoy any of these recipes, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It’s so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations.
Clair Kelly says
Hi! Love the little jars that you show! Can you tell me where to purchase them? Perfect desserts for afternoon tea!
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Hi Clair, here is the link for the jars- https://weckjars.com/product/902-deco-jar/.
Shannon R says
I've made your "Easiest Lemon Curd" recipe, 4 times now.. Love it . I share the curd with friends who also love it. My husband can't do without it now, on his morning yogurt. What a great recipe. Thank you for sharing your recipes and your entertaining wit.
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
So happy to hear this, Shannon! Thanks for letting us know!
Lynda says
Fabulous recipe…please send labels. Christmas gifting!
Chris Scheuer says
Sure, Lynda!
Linda says
Thank you for another winning recipe. I have made lemon curd in my Instant Pot but this microwave recipe seems so easy and the reviews are awesome. I think you labels would be a perfect way to present this lemon curd. Please send you label pdf and thanks again.
Chris Scheuer says
Enjoy, Linda! We will send the labels.
Charlotte Bailey says
I make this Ridiculously Easy Lemon Curd so much now that my lemons are ripe. Everyone I share it with is so happy! I would love to put your lovely labels on my jars to make them even more delectable! I make so many of your Ridiculously Easy recipes and each one is just wonderful and "Ridiculously Easy"!! Thank you again for sharing your wonderful recipes with us......
Chris Scheuer says
That's awesome, Charlotte! Sending the labels your way!
Cynthia says
Chris this lemon curd is perfection! (As are most of your other recipes!) Thank you soo much for sharing and making baking “ridiculously easy”. Your labels are super sweet too (I noticed a few different ones) so yes I would love a pdf for labels.
Thanks and stay safe!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks, Cynthia! We will email the labels 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Your granddaughter definitely has your good taste when it comes to food and her birthday cake sounds scrumptious. Your easy recipes are always so good.
Chris Scheuer says
Thank you, Karen!
Judi says
Looking for an easy, good recipe
Chris Scheuer says
Give this one a try, Judy!
Dellavon says
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe and your willingness to share the pretty label. I would love to have it. I have never attempted to make lemon curd but am willing to give it a go now with your easy recipe.
Also, I just wanted to just say how much I appreciate your site. It is not only my go to for excellent recipes, but your posts always inspire, encourage, and uplift me. A heartfelt thank you!
Chris Scheuer says
Thank you for the kind words, Dellavon! We are happy to send the labels.