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There are three main reasons why I wanted to share my recipe for Easy Vegan Lemon Curd today.
Reason 1: because it's super yum. The best reason of all! Do I need more reasons than that?
Reason 2: Mother's day is coming up and this would make a gorgeous homemade gift. This vegan lemon curd requires only 6 ingredients and takes 10 minutes to make! Pour this into a fancy jar and tie a little bow or serve as a luxurious addition to breakfast in bed or a very special dessert. Oh la la!
Reason 3: I'm planning a trip to England and I wanted to celebrate with this classic English treat. Yay travel!
This easy vegan curd is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. It's wonderful for spreading on pastries such as my Super Easy Vegan Croissants, or serving with muffins, waffles, scones, pancakes, or French Toast. Or for dolloping on non-dairy ice cream, adding it to vegan yogurt parfaits, spreading between the layers of my vegan vanilla cake. Or just eating directly out of the jar by the spoonful (I don't judge) because who can resist the mixture of perfect velvety texture and tangy flavors? This vegan lemon curd is a welcome dairy-free addition to any special occasion.
Did you see the part that said I was planning a trip to England? I just booked tickets to London with my amazing boyfriend, Adam, woot woot! Even though I have dual citizenship (Canadian and British), I've never been to England before and I couldn't be more pumped about it! We will be spending time in both London and Brighton, so let me know in the comments what vegan restaurants I should go to, vegan shops, or other fun attractions I must see. I will be celebrating my birthday while I'm there so let me know if there is something really special I should do. Excited!
If you want to come along with my travels, make sure to follow me on Instagram @itdoesnttastelikechicken where I will be posting about much of my trip.
Back to my easy vegan lemon curd...
How to Make Vegan Lemon Curd:
Start by zesting and juicing your lemons.
Now, in a small pot or small saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Mixing the sugar and cornstarch first will just help evenly distribute the cornstarch so that no lumps form. Now mix in the non-dairy milk (soy or almond milk will suffice), lemon juice, lemon zest, and pinch of turmeric.
Put over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the curd thickens, about 5 minutes. You may need to whisk vigorously as it thickens to ensure a smooth curd.
Remove from heat and pour into a heat safe container to cool. Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for up to 1 week. It will thicken more as it cools.
Bon appetegan!
Sam.
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Easy Vegan Lemon Curd
6 ingredients and 10 minutes to make. Serve with pastries, layer between cakes or dollop onto non-dairy ice cream. Makes a great homemade gift, lovely for Mother's day or breakfast in bed.
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 5 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 5 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 8 (makes about 1 cup)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup plant-based milk, (such as soy or almond)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, (about 2 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest, (from about 1 lemon)
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric, (optional for colour)
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Instructions
In a small pot, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Now mix in the non-dairy milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and turmeric. Put over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the curd thickens, about 5 minutes. You may need to whisk vigorously as it thickens to ensure a smooth curd.
Remove from heat and pour into a heat safe container to cool. Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for up to 1 week. It will thicken more as it cools.
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Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Potassium: 7mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 3.6mg
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Author: Sam Turnbull
Cuisine: British
Course: Breakfast, sauce, Side Dish
Author: Sam Turnbull
Cuisine: British
Course: Breakfast, sauce, Side Dish
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NJ says
Super easy and delicious.Reply
Sylvia says
I love this lemon curd….low fat and yummy. Taste great on anything!Reply
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
We're happy to hear it!
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Jacqui Clarke says
Just made this for my vegan daughter. Looks like the picture and tastes delicious. Very quick & easy to make.Reply
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Wonderful! We love to hear that!
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Alberta says
Can I use this as a vegan lemon pie filling? Would i have to do anything to make it thiker?
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Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Alberta, I would recommend instead using my vegan lemon meringue pie recipe in my cookbook Fuss-Free Vegan or trying out my lemon squares recipe.
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Casey says
Can this be frozen?
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Lois says
I tried to make a PDF file of this recipe to keep on my tablet for easy to find when cooking. However, the entire recipe and pictures save as a PDF file BUT there are NO Ingredients. Everything else on that page shows up except the most important part - Ingredients and amounts of each. On every recipe you have on your site. Why have you changed your files to not show and save ingredients in a PDF file?????
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Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Lois, I just tested it and it worked fine for me. It might be a setting somewhere on your computer. These are the steps I took: click the "print" button which opens a new window, adjust settings to show what you like and click "print", this will open your printer settings and from here I was able to save it as a pdf instead of printing it. I hope that helps!
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Nonie says
DeliciousReply
Michaela says
Although the taste is alright, it is way to thin.
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Lorraine says
Love the taste but think half cup of sugar is too muchReply
Karen says
I have made this twice for my daughter and both times it has been lovely. Takes minutes and tastes delish - thank youReply
Erin says
I've made this recipe as is, and doubled about 12 times. It works out well every time. It saves well in my fridge in a mason jar. I love to put it on my yogurt in the morning. Thank you so much for a simple yummy recipe!Reply
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
We're so happy you like it! What a great addition to yogurt!
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Linda Thomas says
I just made this and I'm surprised it tasted this good without butter. I added a little extra lemon because I love extra tart. thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!Reply
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Lovely! We're so happy you liked it!
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Maggie says
This recipe came together so fast and was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to find more things to use it with!Reply
Sam Turnbull says
Thank you so much Maggie, so happy you loved it 🙂
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Rae says
Good, but a little plain as written. Whisk in about a tablespoon of vegan butter (salted, if you don't add other salt!) after the filling has cooked for added richness and flavor.Reply
Cat says
If you're using Meyer lemons, I highly recommend using less sugar and adding about a quarter of a teaspoon of salt. I used oat milk and a bit more cornstarch (thanks to the high altitude commenter for this tip!), tasted as I went, and it worked out wonderfully.Reply
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing your experience!
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