Vegan Lemon Curd

This is a great vegan alternative. The lemon curd is thick and jammy. This is great to have on hand to elevate breakfast or a dessert. Great for crepes, to spread on toast or biscuits, or to dip cookies into the curd.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 154 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ cup chilled coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons refined coconut oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir sugar and cornstarch together in a small saucepan. Shake and stir coconut milk; pour into the saucepan with lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick and coats the back of spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in coconut oil and turmeric until melted and smooth.

Step 2

Transfer curd to a medium bowl. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.