Nana's Lemon Cheese Lemon Spread for Microwave
Transform your breakfast, desserts, and teatime treats with Nana's Lemon Cheese Lemon Spread for Microwave—a luscious, homemade lemon curd-style spread bursting with zesty citrus flavor! This microwave-friendly recipe simplifies a classic favorite, combining fresh lemon juice and zest, sugar, eggs, and creamy butter into a velvety spread in under 20 minutes. Perfect for topping scones, toast, pancakes, or even as a filling for pastries, this recipe is quick, fail-proof, and brings a tangy-sweet burst to every bite. With minimal prep work and just a microwave, this small-batch lemon spread is the perfect way to enjoy vibrant, homemade goodness that keeps fresh for up to two weeks.
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Ingredients
- 3 whole Fresh lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
Directions
Step 1
Using a fine grater, zest all 3 lemons to collect only the outer yellow skin. Then juice the lemons to yield approximately 1/2 cup of lemon juice.
Step 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Add in the lemon zest and juice, stirring thoroughly.
Step 4
Gradually add the cubed butter into the mixture, ensuring it is distributed evenly. The butter will melt during cooking.
Step 5
Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on HIGH power for 1 minute.
Step 6
Remove the bowl and whisk the mixture thoroughly to ensure even cooking. Return to the microwave and cook in 1-minute intervals, stirring well after each interval, for approximately 7-8 minutes or until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 7
Once thickened, remove the bowl and allow the lemon spread to cool slightly.
Step 8
Pour the spread into a clean jar or airtight container. It will thicken further as it cools.
Step 9
Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (642.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1931.2 |
| Total Fat 112.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 820.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 229.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 216.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 204.6g | |
| Protein 21.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 182.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 156.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 476.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories