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Microwave Lemon Curd

April 21, 2019 by Amber | Dessert Now Dinner Later Leave a Comment

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This fast and easy Microwave Lemon Curd is thick and creamy, and cooked in only 5 minutes or less. Use it in pies, tarts, cream puffs, cakes, and more! Lemon Curd is a preserve, like a jam or jelly, and is also used as a dessert spread and topping. It is smooth and creamy like custard, but with a more powerful citrus flavor. … Read more...

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