Eggless Lemon Curd
Print Pin VideoCreamy, delicious eggless lemon curd that tastes just as good a traditional lemon curd, if not better!
IMPORTANT: For accuracy, I would recommend using the gram measurements provided, as those are the exact quantities I use. Cup measurements are given as estimates (based on US cup measurements) to make it easier for those who do not have a scale.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ¾ cup (184 g) fresh lemon juice - about 5 lemons
- ¾ cup (150 g) white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
- ¾ cup (175 g) milk
- ½ tsp vanilla essence/extract
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter - cold and cut in cubes
- 1 drop (1 drop) yellow gel colour or pinch of turmeric - OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Add your lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, milk and vanilla to a saucepan and mix until well combined.
- Place your saucepan over a medium heat and stir your mixture continuously until you reach a thick consistency (see video for visual).
- Take your saucepan off the heat and stir in the cold unsalted butter until completely melted.
- Strain your lemon curd to remove the little bits of lemon zest (optional).
- Stir in gel colour or turmeric for additional colour (optional). Leave to cool and then it's ready to use!
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 939kcal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 101g | Vitamin A: 1662IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutritional information are estimates only as they are automatically calculated by a third party application. Actual values may differ based on brands and types of products used.
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