Homemade classic Vegan lemon curd is an ideal dish for lemon lovers. This is a quick, easy, and delicate dessert recipe. It is made without using eggs and nuts. This vegan lemon curd has a tangy, sweet lemon taste. You can cook this simple dish only in ten minutes. Everyone will love this recipe because it has a creamy, smooth, and thick texture that will delight your taste buds. It is a low-calorie curd recipe. Prepare this easy recipe according to the instructions mentioned below. Enjoy it with friends.
Equipment
Non-stick Pot
Cooking Spatula
Serving Dish
Ingredients
- Unsweetened Almond Milk, 1cup
- Fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup
- Lemon Zest 1tsp
- Granulated sugar, 1cup
- Cornstarch 2tbsps
- Vegan Butter 2tbsps
- Food Color 1/4tsp
Ingredient Notes
Plant-Based Milk: Instead of almond milk, you can use hemp, soy, cashew, oat, or coconut milk.
Granulated Sugar: You can add maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey as a sweetener instead of granulated white sugar. But its taste and texture will be different. The choice is yours whether to include it or not.
Lemon Zest: We add a teaspoon of this ingredient to add a zest flavor.
Food Color: A pinch of freshly crushed turmeric is also the best option. It gives a vibrant yellow color.
Instructions
- Take a small nonstick pot. Add all ingredients, such as fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vegan butter, unsweetened almond milk, and food coloring, to this pot.
- Turn on the burner. Place this pot on the burner.
- Mix well ingredients with the help of a cooking spatula.
- Simmer it over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, or until a silky, creamy texture forms.
- After that, turn off the burner. Set aside the pot.
- Pour this mixture into a serving dish.
- You can serve it with biscuits pancakes, or waffles.
Different Serving Suggestions
Vegan lemon curd serves as an appetizer, breakfast, or sweet dish. The following suggestions will work with this dish as well.
Bread: You can spread this on bread, vegan muffins, or French toast.
As a filling: Use as a filling in the cake, muffins, vegan pancakes, or pastries fillings.
Trifle: It also eats this with a vegan trifle.
Yogurt: Serve the lemon curd with plain yogurt. You can also top it with fresh sliced blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
Ice cream: Vegan vanilla ice cream or vegan lemon ice cream works well with this creamy recipe.
Whipped Cream: You can also use this as whipped cream.
Tips
- Use only fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Store-bought juice will not be used.
- Only unsweetened milk is used to make this dish.
- You can use arrowroot and tapioca starch instead of cornstarch.
- Continuously stir the ingredients during cooking. So it won’t stick and burn.
- Cook it over a slow simmer so all ingredients mix well and give a thick texture.
- Measure all ingredients before making the dish.
Storage Information
Fridge: You can save the tasty lemon curd in a closed jar and refrigerate it for 2-3 days.
Freezer: To freeze, first we store the lemon curd in an airtight box. Place this box in the freezer for one to three months.
FAQs
How can we thicken the cake layers?
To thicken its layers, you can use canned coconut cream.
Can I skip the sugar?
No, you can’t skip the sugar. It is used to maintain the dish’s flavors and texture.
What other citrus fruits can be used?
You can use orange and grapefruit instead of lemon. Orange zest and grapefruit zest are also used instead of lemon zest.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Amount per serving 1
Total Calories: 106kcal
Carbohydrates 22g
Protein 1g
Fiber 1g
Fat 2g
Sugar 20g
Sodium 51mg
