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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal457
  • fat25g
  • saturates14g
  • carbs55g
  • sugars34g
  • fibre1g
  • protein6g
  • salt0.75g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Mix the sugar, butter, flour, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla together until creamy, then spoon into a medium microwave-proof baking dish. Microwave on High for 3 mins, turning halfway through cooking, until risen and set all the way through. Leave to stand for 1 min.

  • step 2

    Meanwhile, heat the lemon curd for 30 secs in the microwave and stir until smooth. Pour all over the top of the pudding and serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or scoops of ice cream.

RECIPE TIPS
CHEAT'S CHOCOLATE SPONGE

Beat 25g cocoa powder into the sponge mix instead of the lemon zest. If you have any chocolate in the cupboard, chop 25g chocolate roughly and stir through. Microwave as before. Meanwhile, put 4 tbsp readymade chocolate sauce into a bowl. Heat through, then pour over the pudding. Serve with ice cream or double cream.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2008

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A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.147 ratings

lesleyannetaylorRujI7zJK

I was sceptical when I saw this recipe but I am amazed. Literally within 5 mins I had made, cooked and served a light Jam sponge ( I used Jam instead of lemon curd). Great for a midweek pud !

n.scott7736839

Can I make the pudding mixture so it can go in the microwave a few hours later

mrmichaelgray

a success first time, and just as easy as you claim my one tweak - added the juice of the lemon to the sauce - still thick enough after its half-minute in the micro-wave

SusanEEE

We enjoyed the lemon puddings but now make a chocolate version. This is our recipe, replace 20g of flour with cocoa powder, divide the mixture between 6 ramekins and then push a square of chocolate into the middle. Cook them 3 at a time in the microwave for 3 minutes This is our go to quick pudding…

melissa13

This says the recipe is freezable but at what point should it be frozen and how should it be defrosted/cooked from frozen? Thank you

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