Fastest-ever lemon pudding

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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.
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.

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.

Per serving

457 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 55g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 1g, salt 0.75 g

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• Leanne

  25 May 2009

  Leanne rated and commented on this recipe

  

  After reaing all the great comments I wad a bit disappointed with this one. It was really easy to make but ot didn't look very attractive and my sister agreed it tasted a little 'eggy'.

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• littlechef

  08 June 2009

  littlechef commented on this recipe

  yeah, I think you'd be able to bake it in the oven-it's like a normal cake batter recipe, really. But it'll take longer to cook-I think 20mins or so at 180 degrees will do the trick.

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• littlechef

  08 June 2009

  littlechef commented on this recipe

  I tried the chocolate one recently, in individual ramekins-they look like soufflés, really pretty and pro! Taste really good with dark chocolate chips stirred in! Also, I'd recommend using the cocoa powder instead of the lemon zest AND 25 grams of plain flour, or else the mixture will be to thick. Or you could follow the recipe as stated, and then add a tablespoon or so of milk.

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• Natalie

  12 August 2009

  Natalie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made the chocolate version. Very quick, very easy, kids loved it. Will make the lemon one tomorrow.

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• Dani

  07 September 2009

  Dani commented on this recipe

  This is a brilliant quicky pud and really tasty..Absolutly delish.MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

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• Shirleen

  27 October 2009

  Shirleen commented on this recipe

  I found the lemon curd too thick and added some water before nuking it!

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• Fiona

  06 November 2009

  Fiona rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was amazingly easi and tasty too, used Waitrose lemon curd, there were 3 of us be we ate it all! cant wait to try it with raspberry jam or syrup, gorgeous for an autumn warmer!

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• AnnieR

  12 November 2009

  AnnieR rated and commented on this recipe

  

  An amazing quick pudding when you need it. Ive tried the chocolate one too....a big success with Cadburys chocolate spread gently heated in a pan. Ive also cooked apples and added them to a plain sponge and served with custard. The family think Im great!

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• piccililly

  16 November 2009

  piccililly rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Simply fabulous - as the title states it really is fast to make...you think that it won't start to thicken in the microwave but before you know it there is a light sponge before your eyes...brilliant. I placed the mixture into a glass mixing bowl and heated it for a tad longer than the recipe states. Probably would use a little less lemon curd, but this really is up to personal taste. Certainly a recipe which means I won't be buying the ones in the shops anymore!

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Ingredients

• 100g caster sugar
• 100g softened butter
• 100g self-raising flour
• 2 eggs
• zest 1 lemon
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 4 tbsp lemon curd
• crème fraîche or ice cream, to serve

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Serves 4

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Prep 5 mins

Cook 4 mins

Ingredients

• 100g caster sugar
• 100g softened butter
• 100g self-raising flour
• 2 eggs
• zest 1 lemon
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 4 tbsp lemon curd
• crème fraîche or ice cream, to serve

Per serving

457 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 55g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 1g, salt 0.75 g

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