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Vegan Lemon Curd

This luscious vegan lemon curd is the perfect combination of tart and sweet, made with coconut milk for a creamy, dairy-free twist.
Course Dessert, Spread
Cuisine dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan
Keyword dessert, gluten-free, lemon, spread, vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
15 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 339kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric optional, for color
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon lemon zest optional, for extra citrus flavor
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and turmeric (if using) until well combined. Slowly pour in the lemon juice and zest, whisking until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the coconut milk until fully incorporated.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 7–10 minutes, making sure to whisk frequently to prevent lumps. The mixture will slowly thicken—when drizzled back into the pot, it should take about 2 seconds to reabsorb. If you notice any lumps, whisk vigorously to smooth them out.
  • For an extra silky texture, strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully set.
  • Flavor Variations
    Lime Curd – Swap lemon juice for lime juice and zest. Omit turmeric for a natural pale green hue
    Grapefruit Curd – Use ½ cup grapefruit juice + 2 tablespoon lime juice for a tart-sweet balance. Increase zest to 1 tbsp.
    Orange Curd – Use ½ cup orange juice + 2 tablespoon lime juice for a sweeter curd. Increase zest to 1 tablespoon for depth.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 4mg