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Sugar-Free Lemon Curd

April 6, 2020 By Sarah Hardy 4 Comments

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Sugar Free Lemon Curd is loaded with that creamy and sweet lemon flavor in every bite. A low carb lemon curd that is so simple to whip up.

This lemon curd will easily be a favorite. You can use it to top Cream Cheese Chaffles and it feels like the ultimate treat.

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Sugar Free Lemon Curd

This lemon curd is perfect for topping all your favorite low carb desserts. With spring coming closer you will find this to be a perfect recipe to add to your list to make.

Lemon Curd

You will find that lemon curd tends to only have 4 simple ingredients. In this particular recipe, there are a couple of extra ingredients to make this low carb.

I reached for Swerve confectioner sugar instead of a classic powdered sugar. (But you can also use Gentle Sweet or my Low Carb Powdered Sugar.)

This will give you the sugar-free name but still bring you the ultimate sweetness in every bite.

Ingredients for keto lemon curd

How To Make Homemade Lemon Curd

Start by grabbing a saucepan and filling it 1/3 with water. You will want to heat the water up on low/medium until it begins to simmer.

Then in a heatproof bowl, you will add in your egg yolks, sweetener, lemon zest, juice, salt, and vanilla. Then whisk for two minutes.

You will then place your bowl onto the saucepan to act similar to a double boiler, where you can whisk for around 8 minutes or until it begins to thicken.

Remove from the heat, and then add in your ice cubes, butter, and mix until melted.

Refrigerate until it is cooled down, and then you can use it as you would like.

  • Ingredients for keto lemon curd
  • Ingredients for keto lemon curd
  • Ingredients for keto lemon curd
  • Ingredients for keto lemon curd
  • Ingredients for keto lemon curd
  • Ingredients for keto lemon curd
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How To Use Lemon Curd

  • Low Carb Sugar-Free Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Spread on Muffins (try my lemon poppyseed muffins)
  • Low carb or keto bread
  • Top Yogurt
  • Chaffles
  • Top Cottage Cheese
  • And More

You can use this lemon curd for almost anything. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

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What Is Lemon Curd

Lemon curd is very popular. You will find this sugar free version offers the same flavor. You will find an intense lemon tart flavor. This is a very creamy and incredible that comes together perfectly.

Why Does My Lemon Curd Tastes Like Metallic

If you cook your lemon curd in a metal pan you will find it can give a metallic flavor.

I suggest using a glass double boiler, instead of metal. You will find it gives you an incredible flavor if you use glass.

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    How Long Can You Keep Lemon Curd

    Lemon curd needs to be refrigerated in an airtight container.

    Store your curd in the refrigerator for up to a week to two weeks. Or if you would like, you are more than welcome to freeze it for 1-2 months in the freezer.

    Then just thaw in the fridge the night before you plan to serve it. Give it a good stir to ensure it is well mixed and then use it as you normally would.

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    Looking for more low carb recipes

    • Easy Low Carb Chocolate Coffee Truffles | If you love the flavor of coffee and chocolate combined you will truly enjoy this recipe right here. Loads of flavor, and a nice sugar-free recipe you don’t have to feel guilty over.
    • Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars | Want cookies but not all the work? These cookie bars give you all the rich flavors of your favorite cookie but with half the prep. Plus they freeze awesome for prepping snacks for later.
    • Amazing Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies | Another fantastic recipe that is calling your name. This brownie recipe gives you rich chocolate and peanut butter in every single delectable bite.
    • Strawberry Pie | With summer rolling around you will enjoy this strawberry pie. It is made with fresh ingredients and perfect for entertaining, summer cookouts and more.
    • Snickers Pie | Another great pie is this Snickers pie recipe. You have a creamy and crunchy take with every single bite you devour. Whip this up for a nice cool refreshing low carb dessert.

    The Best Lemon Curd Recipe

    This will truly be one of your favorite lemon curd recipes. If you are looking for a tasty option that isn’t loaded with sugar and high carbs give this sugar-free lemon curd recipe a try.

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    Yield: 4 Servings

    Sugar Free Lemon Curd

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    Sugar Free Lemon Curd is loaded with that creamy and sweet lemon flavor in every bite. A low carb lemon curd that is so simple to whip up.

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Additional Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 5 Egg Yolks
    • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Zest
    • ½ Cup Lemon Juice
    • ½ Cup Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar
    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • Pinch of Salt
    • 1 Stick Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed

    Instructions

      1. Fill a medium saucepan 1/3 with water, heat over low/medium heat until simmering.
      2. In a medium heat-proof bowl, add the egg yolks, Swerve, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt.
      3. Whisk ingredients together and let sit for 2 minutes.
      4. Place bowl onto the saucepan and heat, whisking gently for 7-8 minutes or until thickened.
      5. Remove from heat and add in cubes of butter then mix until melted and incorporated.
      6. Refrigerate until cool.

    Nutrition Information

    Yield

    4

    Serving Size

    1/4 of Recipe

    Amount Per Serving Calories 295Total Fat 30gSaturated Fat 19gCholesterol 410mgSodium 50mgCarbohydrates 1gProtein 5g

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    1. Kelly

      April 6, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      Wow! I never knew why mine tastes weird! I will try this again with your tip on using glass!! Thank you Sara!!

      Reply
    2. Bernice Hill

      April 14, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      Interesting…I guess that means curd doesn’t need sugar to properly gel. I’m going to try this next time I make curd.

      Reply
    3. Christine

      May 1, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      Can’t wait to try this! FYI, in your written out instructions you include “ice cubes”…but the recipe just uses butter cubes, right? 😉

      Reply
      • Christine

        May 1, 2020 at 7:41 pm

        Where can I find the recipe for Cream Cheese Chaffles you mentioned at the top?

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