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Jar of vegan lemon curd with lemons around and a spoon scooping curd from the jar.
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Vegan Lemon Curd

Make this easy Vegan Lemon Curd in just 10 minutes! It’s creamy, tangy, and perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or topping your favorite desserts. No eggs, no dairy, just pure lemony goodness!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Kitchen Basic
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Iosune Robles

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk I used soy milk
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter optional, but recommended
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric or few drops of yellow food coloring optional, I used food coloring
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Instructions

  • Mix ingredients: Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan, except the butter. If you're using food coloring, it's better not to add it yet, as the color can fade while cooking.
    Ingredients for vegan lemon curd mixed in a saucepan, except for food coloring and vegan butter.
  • Cook until thickened: Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
    Vegan lemon curd in a saucepan with a whisk inside, before adding food coloring and butter
  • Add the butter: Remove from heat and add the butter. Stir until fully incorporated.
    Vegan lemon curd in a saucepan with a whisk inside, before adding food coloring.
  • Add food coloring and refrigerate: Add food coloring until you get the color you want. Pour the curd into a jar or bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the curd to avoid a skin forming. Once it cools, you can take the wrap off.
    Vegan lemon curd in a saucepan with a whisk inside.

Notes

  • Keep the lemon curd in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
  • You can freeze it for up to 3 months. Use a freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion. To use, thaw it in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.2mg