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Lemon Curd (Without Butter)

Lemon Curd (Without Butter)

Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com

This dairy-free, tasty lemony spread is absolutely delicious: Spread it between 2 layers of sponge cake, or as a filling in tarts and lemon meringue pies! This version is a bit less “creamy” than regular lemon curd made with butter but still a strong lemony taste. And much healthier!
Veronica Brandy
by Veronica Brandy
Veronica Brandy

Veronica is the co-founder of Eatwell101. Veronica's culinary education started at 3 and came through hands-on experience—helping her mother and grand-mother running restaurants and catering services, cooking for friends and family. In 2011, Veronica and her husband joined forces to create Eatwell101, bonding over their shared love of food and cooking as a family.

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Updated Aug 13, 2025

Ingredients list for the lemon curd

For a pot of 1lb (450g):

  • 4 untreated lemons
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the lemons, collect the zest using a grater or a zester.

2. Put zest and squeezed lemon juice in a saucepan, add the cornstarch (to help the thickening process) and then add the sugar.

3. Whisk constantly over low heat.

4. In a bowl, beat the eggs and them the lemon mixture into the saucepan. From that moment you must keep whisking. Increase the heat and whisk until you obtain a thick consistency. Count between 10 and 18 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and pour the lemon curd into a jar. Store in your refrigerator.

Simple-Way-to-Make-Lemon-Curd-Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
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