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Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

  • Author: Marcus
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Lemon Curd is a bright, tangy, and creamy spread that adds a zesty and sweet twist to desserts and snacks. Made with fresh lemons, sugar, plant-based butter, egg yolks, and a natural gelling agent, this versatile recipe is quick to make, plant-based friendly, and perfect for spreading, filling, or topping a wide range of treats.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 large fresh lemons (juice and zest)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup plant-based butter
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely zest the lemons and then juice them to extract as much fresh citrus as possible. Measure out the sugar, plant-based butter, and separate the egg yolks so everything is ready for use.
  2. Combine and Whisk: In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, sugar, and egg yolks until the mixture is fully blended, forming the base of your curd’s bright and creamy profile.
  3. Cook on Gentle Heat: Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water using the double boiler method. Stir continuously while cooking gently to avoid scrambling the eggs and to thicken the mixture evenly.
  4. Add Plant-Based Butter and Natural Gelling Agent: Once the lemon curd begins to thicken, stir in small chunks of plant-based butter and dissolve the natural gelling agent, creating a luxuriously smooth and glossy texture.
  5. Cool and Store: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the lemon curd to clean jars or containers. It is now ready to be spread, swirled, or dolloped onto your favorite treats.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help everything blend seamlessly without clumping.
  • Stir constantly while cooking to prevent lumps and ensure even thickening without sticking.
  • For extra smoothness, strain the finished curd through a fine sieve to remove zest bits.
  • Adjust sweetness gradually by tasting during preparation to balance tartness perfectly.
  • Cool the lemon curd to room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation and extend shelf life.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: lemon curd, citrus spread, plant-based lemon curd, homemade lemon curd, vegan lemon curd, natural lemon curd

Find it online: https://tastysoulkitchen.com/lemon-curd/