🍋 Vegan Lemon Curd

Dairy-Free • Egg-Free • Ready in 15 Minutes

🥣 Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)

• Zest of 2 lemons

• ¾ cup sugar (or maple syrup)

• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• ¼ tsp turmeric (optional, for color only)

• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a saucepan, whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, coconut milk, cornstarch, turmeric, and salt until smooth.

2. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly.

3. After 5–8 minutes, the mixture will thicken to a glossy curd.

4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

5. Transfer to a jar; it thickens more as it cools.

🧠 Tips for Perfect Vegan Curd

• Whisk nonstop to avoid lumps

• Taste and adjust sweetness before cooling

• For extra richness, stir in 1–2 tbsp vegan butter at the end

🍰 How to Use

• Spread on toast or scones

• Swirl into vegan yogurt

• Fill cakes, cupcakes, or tarts

• Layer in parfaits