Vegan Lemon Curd

5 from 1 vote

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Chilling Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 55kcal

This Vegan Lemon Curd is like a creamy bite of sunshine! Made with just 6 basic ingredients with only 10 minutes of active kitchen time.

In a pot, mix together granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add lemon juice, non-dairy milk, lemon zest, and turmeric. Mix until smooth.
Add the vegan butter and heat it on medium heat whisking constantly for about 5 minutes. Take it off the heat and let it cool.

Serving Suggestions

Spread it on toast, scones, biscuits, waffles, or pancakes for a zesty breakfast treat. You can also use it as a fun alternative to cinnamon sugar for filling your morning buns.
Use it as a filling for cakes, cupcakes, thumbprint cookies, or macarons for a burst of lemony goodness.
Swirl it into your favorite yogurt or oatmeal for a tangy and creamy breakfast.
Use it as a topping for vegan ice cream or sorbet (or add a swirl into your homemade frozen treats) for a refreshing and citrusy dessert.
Fold it into freshly whipped cream and serve with fresh fruit or berries for a simple and elegant dessert.
Use it as a glaze for baked goods such as donuts or muffins for a sweet and tangy finish.
Mix it into your favorite cheesecake or cream cheese frosting recipe for a lemony twist.

Recipe Success Tips

Make sure you use granulated sugar for a clean light yellow color. While you’re welcome to use organic cane sugar which will taste just as good, it won’t have the same bright yellow color if you do.
Whisking continuously is a must while heating the curd. This will prevent it from curdling (ha!) or scorching on the bottom of the pan.
Use fresh, preferably organic lemons for the best flavor. Also, since we’re using the zest, make sure you wash the lemons first!
Use only the bright yellow part of the rind as the white pith tastes quite bitter.
This lemon curd will thicken as it chills in the fridge — that’s totally normal! Don’t worry, it will spread nicely and loosen when it hits hot toast.

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