Sugar Free Lemon Curd with the same creamy texture as curd with granulated sugar, but lower in carbs. Â 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.
Nothing reminds you that the spring season is here until you start using those fresh lemons in recipes! Â Agree? Â 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!
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?!
Calories | Carbs | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Sugar | |
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 | Low Carb Dessert Spread
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar alternative equivalent (I used Erythritol, which is 1:1 ratio)
- â…“ cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut in chunks
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Suzanne
Can this cooked curd be frozen?
Sandra Shaffer
Hi Suzanne! I’ve never tried to freeze curd, so I’m not sure. I believe it will freeze fine though. Let me know if you give it a try!
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!!
Sandra Shaffer
Hi Kristin! Yes, that is correct!
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!
Sandra Shaffer
I like to use the powdered erythritol. You can also grind the crystal to a powder in a blender to help break down the erythritol.
Kerre
Is it the same amount if using the powdered (Swerve)?
Sandra Shaffer
Hi Kerre, yes, Swerve also have the same ratio 1:1. Enjoy!
Michaela Kenkel
I love lemon curd!! This recipe is a must try for me!
Justine
I’ve never made lemon curd bu now i’m dying to!
Deanna
This looks super amazing!!!!!!!
Jennifer A Stewart
Lemons always make me think of spring and I can’t wait to try this on so many desserts!
Sandra Shaffer
I have a lot of ideas floating around like mini parfaits and a trifle!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen
Goodness, just give me a spoon and let me eat this right from the bowl! Love that you’ve made a sugar free version, too!
Sandra Shaffer
Since I’ve been cutting back on granulated sugar I had to find a way to still enjoy creamy curd!
Michelle
What a yummy treat! I absolutely love lemon…this will be perfect for so many different recipes!
Sandra Shaffer
I love lemon too, especially when I get fresh lemons from my parent’s tree!
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!!
Sandra Shaffer
Your folks won’t even know that it’s sugar-free. Be sure to tell them though so they can enjoy every bite 😉
debi at Life Currents
I can think of so many ways to use this sugar-free treat! I love everything about this! Yum!
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Debi. I love to pair this curd with plain Greek yogurt.
Julie
This is one beautiful treat. I am afraid it would never make it onto anything but my spoon!
Sandra Shaffer
Sometimes that is just enough to satisfy a sweet tooth 🙂
[email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish
I absolutely love lemon curd and I love this sugar-free version! It looks absolutely creamy and delicious!
Sandra Shaffer
Hi Lisa! It is nice that you can enjoy this without a sugar rush. It’s delicious!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Love lemon curd and use it to make a blueberry lemon curd tart each 4th of July.
Sandra Shaffer
That sounds like a tasty duo, Karen!
Susan Conley @ Cookthestone
really need this as a new dessert for my family!!! so yum!!!
Sandra Shaffer
It’s so easy to make, Susan and delicious!