Description
This Easy Vegan Lemon Curd is made with only 5 ingredients and is refined sugar-free! It only takes about 10 minutes to make and is perfect to layer between cakes, pipe into cupcakes or cookies, swirl into ice cream or cheesecake, serve with crepes, pancakes, or waffles, or to make lemon bars or a lemon tart with!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2-3 small lemons)
- 1/2 cup plant milk (I used flax milk, but you can use oat, almond, cashew, coconut, etc.)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon tapioca flour/starch + 2 tablespoons of water
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- pinch of turmeric for color (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the tapioca starch/flour and water until the tapioca is fully dissolved. This will be the thickening agent.
Heat a small pot over medium heat and add the lemon juice, plant milk, maple syrup, and tapioca mixture. Whisk to combine. Now mix in the lemon zest and turmeric (if using). 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 cool, it will thicken more as it cools. You can store it in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
**recipe adapted from It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Homemade Condiments
- Cuisine: American