Fastest ever lemon pudding

• caster sugar↗100g g
• softened butter100g g
• self-raising flour↗100g g
• eggs↗2
• lemon↗zest of 1
• vanilla↗1 tsp tsp

  essence

• lemon curd4 tbsp tbsp
• crème fraîche↗

  or ice cream, to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 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. 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.