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Lemon curd in a jar with a spoon.

Eggless Lemon Curd

Megan Weimer
This citrusy and silky smooth eggless lemon curd is completely vegan and dairy free! It is tangy, sweet, and is ready in just 20 minutes. It is perfect as a cupcake filling, used in lemon bars, drizzled on top of your favorite ice cream, and even eaten by the spoonful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 tablespoon
Calories 52 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoon gluten free flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoon butter dairy free

Instructions
 

  • Read the ingredient notes. Zest and juice lemons and measure all other ingredients before beginning.
  • Add all of the ingredients besides the butter to a small pot on the stove top on medium high heat. Whisk the mixture constantly until it begins to thicken. This will take 5-10 minutes and should coat the back of a spoon.
    ½ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoon lemon zest, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ tablespoon gluten free flour
  • Add the butter and whisk until it has completely melted into the curd.
    1 ½ tablespoon butter
  • Carefully pour the lemon curd into a heat-proof jar or shallow bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it thicken in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes before using.

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Notes

Lemons: Use fresh lemon zest and lemon juice. Use regular organic lemons, not Meyer lemons.
Cooking: Watch the pot as you heat it on the stove and continuously whisk to prevent burning
Refrigerator: Lemon curd will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Cover with plastic wrap if needed to prevent a skin from forming. If the curd gets too dry or lumpy, add 2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk to loosen it up.
Freezer: Freeze eggless lemon curd for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Let it thaw in the refrigerator for a day or on the counter for a few hours until you're ready to enjoy.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 7.4gProtein: 0.3gFat: 2.6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2.9mgSodium: 1.2mgPotassium: 21.9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 6.4gVitamin A: 9.1IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.3mg
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