Bright, cheery and all types of delicious, this lemon curd is lightened up! I promise it is still just as yummy as the classic dessert spread.
When I was home recovering from my surgery, I saw a recipe from my friend Ina Garten, (in my head we are besties). Her recipe for lemon curd looked and sounded lovely and brought me back to my childhood days. I knew I had to make it and maybe even lighten it up a bit.
Ina's recipe looked amazing, but I wanted to see how it would come out if I made it a little healthier. And I am SO happy I did.
Because let me tell you, this one isn't missing anything (well besides butter and extra eggs and sugar). It's like lick-the-spoon-and-all-of-your-fingers outrageously delicious.
Lemon curd can be used for a filling for pastries, cakes and tarts, in crepes, on toast, spread on muffins, on butter cookies or alone with a big spoon! The possibilities are endless so go ahead and get creative.
If you are looking for some more delicious lemon recipes, you will love this Low Carb No Bake Lemon Mousse Pie, Low Carb Lemon Blueberry Cake, Gluten Free Lemon Pound Cake, Lemon Chia Seed Pancakes and definitely these Iced Lemon Cookies! All of these would be even more yummy with some Apple Chai Latte, Chamomile Latte and my Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate!
Why Should You Make This Lemon Curd
I never realized how easy this delicious treat was to make before I created this recipe.It will be ready in no time and can be stored so easily in the refrigerator.
Typically lemon curd contains more sugar and eggs, but this version is slightly healthier and lightened up. Any way I can save some calories and sugar I am all for it.
This yummy dessert also makes delicious homemade gifts for friends. I gave a few jars to my friends last year for Mother's Day.
Recipe Tips
When cooking in a saucepan, be careful not to bring it to a boil or it will be lumpy. Continue to stir and allow to simmer without boiling.
With eggs in the recipes it will come out more as lemony scrambled eggs rather than curd and no one wants that.
Lemon curd is so extremely versatile and adds a wonderful light touch to so many treats. Personally I love to make my easy gluten free crepes and fold some lemon curd in the middle, it makes the perfect treat for brunch.
This also freezes really well, just make sure it is completely sealed in an airtight container. The best way to defrost is to simply place in the refrigerator overnight. It will be perfect the next morning.
Related Recipes
Gluten Free Buttercream Crepe Cake with Lemon Curd Topping from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Lemon Curd Cookies from Chenee Today
Lemon Shortbread Cookies from A Pretty Life In The Suburbs
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Easy Lemon Curd
Ingredients
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- zest from 2 lemons
- ½ cup unrefined sugar or sugar free alternative like Monk fruit
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, mix the beaten eggs, lemon juice, zest, sugar and coconut oil over low heat.
- Stir constantly for 5-7 minutes being careful not to bring the mixture to a boil. Continue to simmer.
- After completely mixed and thickened, remove from heat and allow to cool.
- If using right away as a filling, allow to cool completely before using.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for several weeks.
Katie
This is the perfect topping for everything. Such bright flavor and so delicious!
Toni
This is perfectly easy! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Valentina
I have never tried lemon curd, but with this simple recipe I will have to give it a try! LOVE how yummy this looks.
Betsy
Perfect lemon curd! Absolutely delicious! Love this! Perfect on my GF English muffin! YUM!!
Kara
Used it with whipped cream and berries as a topping for pancakes. Seriously delicious! Can't wait to try it with other things. 🙂
Kristyn
This is the best lemon curd ever!! It is so smooth & creamy & has the right amount of lemon flavor!! Delicious on its own or in other desserts!
wilhelmina
This lemon curd is like a bite of sunshine and spring! SO delicious!
Lauren Kelly
So happy you liked it!
Taylor
We made this to serve with crepes and it was SO delicious! Had the perfect tangy and sweet flavor and really took them over the top. I'm going to use leftovers on ice cream tonight. SO GOOD!
Lauren Kelly
I love eating this with crepes too! Thanks so much!
Allyssa
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Lauren Kelly
Thank you Allyssa!
Matt Taylor
This lemon curd looks incredible and super easy to make. Perfect for me who gets loads of lemons from my parent's tree haha.
Erin
When I saw how easy this is to make, I made it right away and am not disappointed! I love that it uses coconut oil. So good! Thanks for the recipe.
lauren.kelly
I am so glad you liked it, Erin! It's one of my favorites!
Toni
Wow! What an easy recipe. The flavor is great and there are so many ways to use this lemon curd too.
lauren.kelly
I agree, this lemon curd is the best! Thanks so much, Toni!