*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Lemon Curd

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/4  pound         butter
    1/2  cup           sugar
  4      tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
  1                    Zest of lemon
  3                    eggs

Place butter, sugar, juice and zest in 4 cup measure.  Cover with plastic
wrap.  Micro hi 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 Hi for 2 minutes.
Whisk til smooth.  Micro 2 minures longer.  Remove and immediately pour
into food processor and process for 30 seconds.  Cool before serving.
Makes 1 cup.

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