How to Make Dairy-Free Lemon Curd - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing quite says spring like the bright and zesty flavor of lemon. And when it comes to lemon desserts, one of the most beloved choices is a creamy and luxurious lemon curd. However, traditional lemon curd is made with a generous amount of butter and eggs, making it off-limits for those following a dairy-free diet. But fear not, because we have the perfect solution – a dairy-free lemon curd that is just as luscious and delicious as the original.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large lemons, zested and juiced
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, at room temperature

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and heat until barely simmering.
  • Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, egg yolks, and salt together in a glass bowl. Set the bowl over the simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until curd foams, then thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl from the simmering water. Gradually whisk in coconut oil until melted and incorporated.
  • Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids left in the strainer. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate until set and chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    56 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 21mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg