Vegan Lemon Curd
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 cup milk of choice (I like to use oat milk)
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ⅓ cup tapioca starch (or arrowroot starch)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, but will give a much nicer lemon flavor)
- pinch ground turmeric (optional, but will enhance the yellow color further)
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter (or any plant-based spread)
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Preparation
Step 1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the lemon juice, milk, sugar, and starch, as well as the lemon zest and turmeric (if using).
Step 2
Whisk everything until smoothly combined, and continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Once the curd has visibly thickened and is the texture of a creamy curd, turn off the heat, and then add the vegan butter, mixing until fully melted and well incorporated.
Step 4
Serve the curd right away or keep it stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Step 5
Enjoy!
Step 6
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