Author: Sam Turnbull Updated: June 3, 2025

Easy Vegan Lemon Curd

Name: Easy Vegan Lemon Curd
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch ((+1 teaspoon for extra thick curd, optional—reader tip!)); 1/2 cup plant-based milk ((such as soy or almond)); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice ((about 2 lemons)); 2 teaspoons lemon zest ((from about 1 lemon)); 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric ((optional for colour))

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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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