Recipe(tried): Microwave Lime (or Lemon) Curd

Oh boy, will I ever be popular when my family gets home. This turned out great; I'm going to use it later in the week in some baked tart shells, and top it with a bit of fruit.

I have meant to try this for years! It took longer than the 3 minutes they specified in the recipe for it to thicken, tho. I think I stirred and returned it to the microwave 5 times in all.

I used limes I had ready on my lime tree, and it took about 5 limes to get the cup of juice. I also have ripe lemons, so I tried making preserved lemons (for Morrocan dishes), but they won't be ready for about 6 weeks or so.

I hope everybody gets home soon, I can't leave this stuff alone! Help!!!

MICROWAVE LIME CURD

1 cup white granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 cup fresh lime juice
zest of 3 limes (I used my microplane grater)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and butter. Cook in the microwave for one minute intervals, stirring after each minute until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. (I took it out when it looked liked hollandaise sauce, in terms of consistency) Remove from the microwave, and pour into small sterile jars. Store for up to three weeks in the refrigerator.