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Vegan Lemon Curd

Homemade Vegan Lemon Curd is tangy, perfectly sweet and SO easy to make in 10 minutes! Creamy and smooth, with no eggs or dairy. Perfect for scones, pound cake, crepes and so much more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric or few drops of yellow food coloring, optional

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small pot and warm over medium heat, whisking frequently until the mixture thickens. It will take 5-10 minutes.
  • It will still be quite thin and runny when warm, which is perfectly fine and you can serve it immediately if desired. For a thicker curd, refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight. Makes about 2 cups.
  • Serve over biscuits, scones, pancakes, waffles, french toast, regular toast, english muffins, in crepes or as a layer in lemon cake. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Milk options - May use almond, cashew, soy, oat or coconut milk. Any plant based milk should work fine.
  2. Sugar - I wouldn't skimp on the sugar in this recipe, as it provides structure as well as sweetness. You could substitute coconut sugar, but the curd will be brown.
  3. Thicker lemon curd - Substitute canned coconut cream for the milk. It will be much thicker once chilled and easier for layering in cakes.
  4. The vegan butter could be left out if needed, but it provides a silky rich texture that will be missed!
  5. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in a covered container. Can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg