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Sugar Free Lemon Curd | Low Carb Dessert Spread

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Sugar Free Lemon Curd with the same creamy texture as curd with granulated sugar, but lower in carbs.  Eat by the spoonful, spread on toast or use as a dessert topping!

Fresh lemon curd is rich and delicious with just the right amount of sweetness followed by a zesty punch of  flavor.

 

Low carb lemon curd in a white bowl with a blue flowered spoon

 

Nothing reminds you that the spring season is here until you start using those fresh lemons in recipes!  Agree?  Lemons are in their peak season now, so start using them up and get that extra dose of healthy vitamin C in your foods!

Need a quick and easy treat to serve for Easter?

This Sugar Free Lemon Curd takes minutes to make

and once it is cold it can be added to a bowl of plain yogurt or topped on desserts like I did with these lemon thumbprint cookies, but feel no shame if it goes from spoon straight into your mouth!

 

Sugar free lemon curd with lemon zest in a white bowl over a teal colored napkin

 

Macronutrients for fresh lemon curd

This curd is much lower in sugar than my classic lemon curd recipe with only 1 carb per serving.  Still the same delicious flavors and less calories too if you monitor that macronutrient.   Add this curd to these individual pavlova nests or how about making sugar free lemon curd bites?!

CaloriesCarbsFatProteinSodiumSugar
 

Sugar-Free Curd

 

106

 

1

 

10

 

3

 

91

0

Granulated Sugar Curd 

203

 

25

 

10

 

3

 

91

150

Macronutrients calculated from MyFitness Pal recipe calculator

 

Sugar free lemon curd dripping over a white bowl with blue spoon

 

 

Yield: 6

Sugar Free Lemon Curd | Low Carb Dessert Spread

Sugar Free Lemon Curd | Low Carb Dessert Spread

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup sugar alternative equivalent (I used Erythritol, which is 1:1 ratio)
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut in chunks
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  • In a non-reactive bowl, over simmering water, whisk eggs, sweetener, and lemon juice until blended. Stir constantly to prevent the mixture from curdling. The consistency should look like hollandaise sauce and will take close to 10 minutes of constant stirring. If you have a candy thermometer, you want the temperature to reach 160 F.
  • Remove from the heat and place through a strainer (optional). Add the butter, stirring until it has fully incorporated into the curd. Stir in the lemon zest. Immediately place plastic wrap directly on the curd to prevent a film (skin) from forming. Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate.
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    6. Debra C.

      I just love that it is so healthy! This will be a perfect treat for my Dad. My folks are visiting next week and he is diabetic. I know he will LOVE this yummy dessert!!

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    13. Rose

      I followed your recipe exactly. It was very delicious! My only complaint was that the erythritol was grainy after cooking. Did I do something wrongt? Otherwise it was wonderful!

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    14. Kristin

      I made this last night and we all loved it over homemade yogurt! My only question is how much is s serving? A tablespoon? Thank you!!

      Reply

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