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    Eggless Lemon Curd

    Published: Nov 10, 2022 · Modified: Dec 12, 2022 by Harriet Britto · Leave a Comment

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    This eggless lemon curd is simple to make and can be used to make so many different desserts. This recipe is also dairy-free and vegan.

    Homemade lemon curd made without eggs.
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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Cost to Make
    • What Is Lemon Curd?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How To Sterilize Jars
    • Recipe Tips
    • Serving Size
    • Calories Per Serve
    • Serving Suggestions
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    This easy eggless lemon curd is a dairy free and vegan recipe. It is tart and sweet and perfect for spreading on toast, filling tart shells, or as a cake topping.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    You will love this eggless lemon curd recipe because:

    • It is a dairy-free recipe and is an excellent substitute for lemon curd made with dairy and eggs. 
    • It is a simple recipe and takes about 15 minutes to make.
    • This recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and egg-free.

    Cost to Make

    Estimated cost = $3.15 or $0.13 a serve

    What Is Lemon Curd?

    Lemon curd is a smooth buttery spread made with fresh lemons it has a tart and sweet flavor.

    Traditional lemon curd uses eggs and butter, but this homemade lemon curd recipe is eggless and dairy free.

    Ingredients

    Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

    Image showing ingredients needed to make egg free lemon curd.

    You need a few simple ingredients to make this eggless lemon curd:

    Cornflour or corn starch - is used to thicken the egg-free lemon curd.

    Soy milk - we used homemade soya milk, but you can use any plant milk you like.

    Fresh lemons - for freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest/peel for an added flavor boost.

    Vegan butter is used instead of regular butter and helps give a silky, buttery flavor and texture.

    Tumeric powder just a pinch gives the curd a bright yellow color, similar to the color that egg yolks give traditional lemon curd. 

    If you don't want to use the natural color of turmeric powder, add a few drops of yellow artificial food coloring.

    White sugar - you can use any white granulated sugar for this recipe. We made this recipe low-calorie by using monk fruit sugar.

    Salt - a pinch is all you need to balance out all the flavors in the lemon curd, making it taste even better. If you are using salted butter, omit the salt.

    Instructions

    Step 1 - Place the cornflour into a small saucepan and mix to a smooth paste with a small amount of milk, then mix in the remaining milk. Add the peel, sugar, butter, turmeric powder, and salt.

    Step 2 - Place the saucepan over medium heat, and stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon until it thickens.

    Step 3 - Stir in the lemon juice and continue stirring over low-medium heat until well combined.

    Thick and yellow cooked lemon curd.

    Step 4 - Remove from the heat, remove the lemon peel, pour into clean sterilized jars, cool, seal, and store in the fridge.

    How To Sterilize Jars

    This recipe makes 1 ½ cups of egg-free lemon curd. 

    1. How many jars you need will depend on the size of the jars you have on hand, but they must be glass and with metal lids.
    2. Thoroughly wash the jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinse and drain well.
    3. Place the jars and lids upside down on the oven rack and heat the oven to 130˚C (250˚F).
    4. Leave the jars and lids to dry in the oven with the door closed for about 10 minutes.
    5. Turn off the oven, and leave them in there until you are ready to fill the jars. The jars will still be hot so use oven mitts when removing them from the oven.

    Recipe Tips

    If you are using sweetened milk, you might want to reduce the amount of sugar slightly because it could end up being too sweet.

    Don't use too much turmeric powder. If you add more than in the recipe, the lemon curd will have a strong turmeric flavor. It is best to use a little less than more.

    Don't use bottled lemon juice because fresh always tastes better.

    If the vegan lemon curd is lumpy, this can happen for several reasons and if it has happened to you, pass it through a sieve to remove the lumps.

    Two bottle filled with lemon curd.

    Serving Size

    This recipe makes about 1 ½ cups of eggless lemon curd and a serving size is about 1 tablespoon.

    Calories Per Serve

    There are about 444 calories in 1 ½ cups of this eggless lemon curd using monk fruit sugar and about 19 calories in a 1-tablespoon serving.

    Serving Suggestions

    There are so many ways to use lemon curd you could:

    • Use it a spread on fresh bread with butter, on scones, biscuits, or croissants.
    • Mix it into yogurt, ricotta cheese, or cottage cheese.
    • Whip it into cream to make a lemon whipped cream.
    • Use it as a filling or a topping on pickets, pancakes, or crepes.
    • Use it as a cake filling or a topping on cakes or muffins.
    • Use it as a filling for an eggless lemon curd tart.

    Storage

    Refrigeration – Eggless lemon curd is best stored in a sealed container in the fridge and will keep for up to two weeks.

    FAQ

    How long will it keep?

    This eggless, dairy-free lemon curd will keep well for up to two weeks in the fridge in sterilized sealed jars.

    Can I use limes instead of lemons?

    Yes, you can use limes instead of lemons.

    What does eggless lemon curd taste like?

    This eggless lemon curd has a sweet and tangy taste with a faint hint of turmeric.

    If you don't want the turmeric flavor, replace the turmeric powder with a few drops of yellow food color.

    Can I double the recipe?

    Yes, you can double the recipe but don't double the turmeric powder. The amount stated in the recipe will be enough to color a double batch of this lemon curd.

    Can I use this recipe to make orange curd?

    Yes, you can make orange curd using this recipe, but leave out the turmeric powder.

    A top down view of a bottle filled with lemon curd.

    More Easy Recipes

    If you liked this recipe, you might also like these eggless recipes:

    • Soy sweetened condensed milk
    • White chocolate raspberry blondies
    • Banana chia pudding
    • Chocolate tofu mousse

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    Recipe

    Eggless lemon curd in a shallow bowl on a pink and white checked cloth.

    Easy Eggless Lemon Curd

    This eggless lemon curd is sweet and tangy and easy to make. This vegan and dairy-free lemon curd can be used to make so many delicious desserts.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    ESTIMATED COST : $3.15 or $0.13 a serve
    Course Condiment, Dessert
    Cuisine Western
    Servings 24 x 1 tablespoon servings (full recipe is 1 ½ cups)
    Calories 19 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 level tablespoons corn flour/cornstarch
    • 250 ml (1 cup) unsweetened soya milk, or other plant milk
    • 1-2 pieces of peeled lemon rind without the white pith
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar we used monk fruit
    • 30 grams (2 level tablespoons) of vegan butter
    • ⅛ teaspoon of turmeric powder (less than ⅛ teaspoon) or a few drops of yellow food coloring
    • pinch of salt optional
    • 80 ml (⅓ cup) fresh lemon juice, strained
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    Instructions
     

    • Place the cornflour into a small saucepan and mix to a smooth paste with a small amount of milk, then mix in the remaining milk. Add the peel, sugar, butter, turmeric powder, and salt.
    • Place the saucepan over medium heat, and stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon until it thickens.
    • Stir in the lemon juice and keep stirring over low-medium heat until well combined.
    • Remove from the heat, remove the lemon peel, pour into clean sterilized jars, cool, seal, and store in the fridge.

    Notes

    If you are using sweetened milk, you might want to reduce the amount of sugar slightly because it could end up being too sweet.
    Don't use too much turmeric powder. If you add more than in the recipe, the lemon curd will have a strong turmeric flavor. It is best to use a little less than more.
    Don't use bottled lemon juice because fresh always tastes better.
    If the vegan lemon curd is lumpy, this can happen for several reasons and if it has happened to you, pass it through a sieve to remove the lumps.
    Store - This eggless, dairy-free lemon curd will keep well for up to two weeks in the fridge in a clean sterilized sealed jar.
    How to Sterilize Jars
    This recipe makes 1 ½ cups of egg-free lemon curd. 
    1. How many jars you need will depend on the size of the jars you have on hand, but they must be glass and with metal lids.
    2. Thoroughly wash the jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinse and drain well.
    3. Place the jars and lids upside down on the oven rack and heat the oven to 130˚C (250˚F).
    4. Leave the jars and lids to dry in the oven with the door closed for about 10 minutes.
    5. Turn off the oven, and leave them in there until you are ready to fill the jars. The jars will still be hot so use oven mitts when removing them from the oven.
    There are 444 calories in 1 ½ cups of this recipe or 19 calories in a 1 tablespoon serving.
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Eggless Lemon Curd
    Serving Size
     
    1 tablespoon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    19
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0
    g
    Trans Fat
     
    0
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    0
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    14
    mg
    1
    %
    Potassium
     
    17
    mg
    0
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Sugar
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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