Microwave custard cream ready in just a few minutes. You can achieve a perfectly textured custard, thick enough and especially without lumps.

Do you know how much time you can save by making custard with the microwave?

A lot, and if you read my recipe, you’ll notice.

You can flavor it with vanilla or lemon, use it to fill cakes and tarts, or simply eat it as a spoon dessert… and now you can also choose whether to cook it the more traditional way, in a pot, stirring constantly, or cook it in just a few minutes in the microwave.

I know, I know, but it is really a beautiful and delicious recipe alternative, and I assure you the result is surprisingly similar to the original!

And then, you know, when it comes to cooking in general and smart recipes in particular, I’m always very curious, I couldn’t help but try it, and once tried and appreciated, I couldn’t help but propose it to you too.

Just think about when you crave a tart or need to fill a cake and have no desire or time to prepare the custard.

The first thing to do is get a microwave-safe bowl.

A glass bowl is the best choice and will do just fine. We can also use a porcelain bowl, as long as it doesn’t have any metal decorations or edges.

The preparation is similar to that of the classic custard, although not identical: with a whisk, we will mix the eggs with sugar and flour (but you can also use cornstarch to make the cream suitable for those intolerant to gluten, but we can use potato starch in the same quantity).

Then we will add the milk to the bowl without warming it up first and a lemon zest.

And in a few minutes, the cream is ready.

This method will solve all these inconveniences in a few minutes, and you’re sure to make it more often.