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.
Easy Vegan Lemon Curd
Ingredients
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup non-dairy 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)
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.
Nutrition
Nina says
So so good, thickness turned out great, zesty yummy easy.
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Angel Marie Ingram says
Does it freeze well?
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Unfortunately, cornstarch-based sauces don't generally freeze very well. But this makes a great gift for family and friends if you don't know what to do with the extra!
Kristine says
I made as directed. My result was runny as well. It never thickened up. I even tried to boil it down, but it's still runny/ syrup like. It is delicious and got two thumbs up from the kiddos for taste. I'm curious, please share which dairy free milk did you use that was successful? Thanks
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Sorry to hear that! The plant-based milk choice shouldn't make the difference. Cornstarch should be the magic ingredient to help it thicken. Did you make any substitutions?
Kim says
I once made a lemon curd and mistakenly used corn syrup instead of corn starch ... and as you can imagine it never thickened LOL
KJ says
Deliciousness I used this in a tart, similar to old fashioned jam and lemon tarts.
Juniper says
What do I do if it didn’t thicken as much as it needed to? Even hours later it’s still rather runny. Could I reheat and add more starch?
Marie Hetherington says
I've made this in the microwave just add all ingredients together in a bowl and heat /stir/ heat /stir until it thickens
Claudia says
I've just made it and it's delicious! I used to love lemon curd but haven't had it since going vegan and had never thought of making it myself. Thank you so much, this has made me very happy 🙂
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
We're so happy to hear it!
Janet says
I've made this recipe a few times and really like it. The last time I made it, I forgot to add the soy milk and didn't cook it long enough (I was in a hurry). I ended up with a gorgeous and tangy bright yellow lemon sauce that was delicious drizzled over my lemon cake. It was also delicious over fresh berries.
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Yum!