While the old-fashioned technique involves standing over a stovetop and constantly stirring, the microwave method of making lemon curd is much easier.

Note: If you like your lemon very sweet, increase the sugar by 2 tablespoons. To make lime curd, substitute 4 limes. To make lemon-lime curd, use 1 lemon and 2 limes. 2 large lemons 3/4 cup sugar ...

Lemon curd might seem like a complicated dish, but you can actually whip up a fantastic version of this fruit confection using nothing but your microwave.

Unlike other curd recipes which can require the use of a double boiler, this lime curd recipe is simple and easy to follow. I use a food processor to combine the sugar with the strips of lime zest ...

But what really blew my mind was the key lime curd that you make in the microwave (!). All you have to do is whisk together sugar, egg, salt, key lime juice, and unsalted butter in a bowl and nuke ...