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Sugar Free Lemon Curd | Low Carb Dessert Spread

April 10, 2017 by Sandra Shaffer 27 Comments

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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

 

 

5.0 rating
2 reviews

Sugar Free Lemon Curd | Low Carb Dessert Spread

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Serves 24

This sugar free lemon curd has the same creamy texture as curd with granulated sugar. Eat by the spoonful or use in your favorite low carb dessert recipes.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

by Sandra Shaffer

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Comments

  1. Susan Conley @ Cookthestone

    April 11, 2017 at 12:52 am

    really need this as a new dessert for my family!!! so yum!!!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 17, 2017 at 9:12 pm

      It’s so easy to make, Susan and delicious!

      Reply
  2. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    April 12, 2017 at 9:25 am

    Love lemon curd and use it to make a blueberry lemon curd tart each 4th of July.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 17, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      That sounds like a tasty duo, Karen!

      Reply
  3. Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish

    April 13, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    I absolutely love lemon curd and I love this sugar-free version! It looks absolutely creamy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 17, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Lisa! It is nice that you can enjoy this without a sugar rush. It’s delicious!

      Reply
  4. Julie

    April 13, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    This is one beautiful treat. I am afraid it would never make it onto anything but my spoon!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 17, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      Sometimes that is just enough to satisfy a sweet tooth 🙂

      Reply
  5. debi at Life Currents

    April 14, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    I can think of so many ways to use this sugar-free treat! I love everything about this! Yum!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 17, 2017 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you, Debi. I love to pair this curd with plain Greek yogurt.

      Reply
  6. Debra C.

    April 15, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 17, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Your folks won’t even know that it’s sugar-free. Be sure to tell them though so they can enjoy every bite 😉

      Reply
  7. Michelle

    April 15, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    What a yummy treat! I absolutely love lemon…this will be perfect for so many different recipes!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 17, 2017 at 9:18 pm

      I love lemon too, especially when I get fresh lemons from my parent’s tree!

      Reply
  8. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen

    April 16, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 17, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      Since I’ve been cutting back on granulated sugar I had to find a way to still enjoy creamy curd!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer A Stewart

    April 17, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    Lemons always make me think of spring and I can’t wait to try this on so many desserts!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 17, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      I have a lot of ideas floating around like mini parfaits and a trifle!

      Reply
  10. Deanna

    April 18, 2017 at 6:31 am

    This looks super amazing!!!!!!!

    Reply
  11. Justine

    April 18, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    I’ve never made lemon curd bu now i’m dying to!

    Reply
  12. Michaela Kenkel

    April 18, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    I love lemon curd!! This recipe is a must try for me!

    Reply
  13. Rose

    May 16, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      May 16, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Kerre

        November 20, 2018 at 6:26 am

        Is it the same amount if using the powdered (Swerve)?

        Reply
        • Sandra Shaffer

          November 21, 2018 at 9:55 am

          Hi Kerre, yes, Swerve also have the same ratio 1:1. Enjoy!

          Reply
  14. Kristin

    January 31, 2019 at 8:32 am

    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!!

    5.0 rating

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 4, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      Hi Kristin! Yes, that is correct!

      Reply

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