Vegan Lemon Curd Recipe: The Best Sweet and Tangy Recipe Is Ready in 10 Minutes!

This is the perfect homemade Vegan Lemon Curd Recipe for any lemon lover: a sweet and tangy treat that’s rich in lemon flavor, without any eggs or dairy. In fact, every single bite is an explosion of vibrant lemon flavor, and making this super healthy, 10-minute recipe in just one bowl couldn’t be easier.

Try it in vegan lemon tart.

With my lemon tree in full bloom, I’m fully embracing all things lemon, and today’s curd recipe is a celebration of that citrusy goodness. It’s an incredibly smooth and flavorful lemon curd recipe that’s sure to leave you licking the spoon.

Whether or not you’re vegan, if you love lemon desserts, you’ll fall head over heels for this recipe. It’s the perfect condiment for any dish and yields about two cups, making it the ideal filling for your next vegan pie or tart.

This Vegan Lemon Curd Recipe Is a Real Winner

Vegan lemon curd isn’t just delicious and easy to make, but it’s also incredibly healthy.

Made with cashew butter instead of vegan butter, this plant-based lemon curd recipe contains less than one gram of saturated fat per serving.

Note: You’ll find the complete recipe, including ingredient quantities, at the bottom of this page in the Recipe Card.

Ingredients in the Best Vegan Lemon Curd Recipe

This homemade vegan lemon curd is incredibly creamy and melts in your mouth. All you need are these simple ingredients to make it:

• Lemon Juice – from fresh lemons. Don’t use bottled lemon juice which usually contains water.
• Water – supports the texture and consistency of lemon curd, ensuring a smooth, creamy result.
• Granulated Sugar or Monk Fruit – for low-calorie vegan lemon curd, use a natural sugar substitute such as zero-calorie monk fruit.
• Cornstarch – thickens the vegan lemon curd.
• Cashew Butter – or make your own in a food processor or blender with unsalted, unroasted cashews.
• Lemon Zest – from the yellow part of the lemon.
• Turmeric or Yellow Dye (Optional) – If using turmeric, add only a pinch at a time. Adding too much can introduce a sharpness to your plant-based lemon curd.

How to Make the Best Vegan Lemon Curd Recipe

Here you’ll find step-by-step instructions to help you make the perfect smooth and silky vegan lemon curd. The recipe yields approximately 2 cups of luscious curd.

1. Add lemon juice, water, sugar, cornstarch, cashew butter and lemon zest to a small saucepan and whisk to combine.
2. Heat over medium-high, whisking constantly, until everything melts and it comes to a gentle boil.
3. Then whisk in the turmeric, if desired.
4. Cook on low-medium until thick, whisking the entire time. This takes about 5 minutes.
5. Once thick, remove from the heat.
6. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before adding it to a baked tart or pie shell. Alternatively, pour it into a jar or container and let it cool uncovered. Once cooled, refrigerate it. Let it set for at least 3 hours but ideally overnight. It will thicken further as it cools in the refrigerator.

Try it in vegan oat flour pie crust.

How to Store Vegan Lemon Curd  

It’s easy to store this bright and silky vegan lemon curd recipe.

Refrigerate Vegan Lemon Curd  

Store the velvety curd in an airtight container or jar for up to 2 weeks.

Freeze Vegan Lemon Curd  

Let the luscious vegan lemon curd cool completely. Then freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir well before using.

That’s everything you need to know to make the most scrumptious and healthy vegan lemon curd recipe. If you love lemon desserts, I definitely recommend giving this one a try.

Happy baking!

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Want More Easy Keto Desserts?

Here are some of my other favorite keto desserts with monk fruit:

• Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie
• Cranberry Curd Tart with Almond Crust
• Gluten Free Lemon Bars
• Keto Lemon Curd Recipe
• Dairy Free Lemon Curd Recipe

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