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    Home » Low Carb » Keto Lemon Curd Recipe

    Published: May 10, 2018 · Modified: Dec 15, 2020 by Carolyn

    Keto Lemon Curd Recipe

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    This low carb lemon curd is creamy, dreamy, lemony stuff. I’ve found a new easy method that uses whole eggs and makes the best sugar-free lemon curd ever. Lemon lovers, rejoice! There are so many amazing low carb desserts you can make with this gorgeous curd. Instructional video included.

    Easy Keto Lemon Curd Recipe in a jar with lemons

    Oh. Em. Gee. There are exactly 54 days until the release of Easy Keto Desserts! Not that I am counting or anything. I am not in the least bit excited for this cookbook. Nope, not me. I don’t really like dessert at all. I could take it or leave it, really. My sweet tooth is not strong and I much prefer savory keto recipes.

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    I LOVE DESSERT! DESSERT MAKES ME A HAPPIER PERSON! I LOVE CREATING LOW CARB DESSERT RECIPES! YES I AM SHOUTING, THAT’S HOW MUCH I LOVE KETO DESSERTS!

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    How To Make Keto Lemon Curd

    So yes, we have a ways to go here but I thought I’d bring you a little teaser in the form of this amazing and easy keto lemon curd. I’ve made lemon curd any number of times before but I was experimenting a lot when I was writing the book and I decided to try a whole egg lemon curd. Typically lemon curd is made with just egg yolks, which leaves you with leftover egg whites. Not the worst problem in the world but it’s all that much easier when a recipe uses the whole egg. Less fuss, less muss, and nothing sitting in your fridge, waiting to be used up.

    Low carb lemon curd in a jar with lemons

    I have to say that this was easily the best sugar-free lemon curd I’ve ever made. It was creamier and a little fluffier, and it didn’t seem to curdle as easily. And oh my goodness, I could have just stood there, spooning the curd into my mouth, even when it was still warm. I will never make lemon curd any other way ever again. I featured it in two recipes in Easy Keto Desserts, including some mini tarts and some keto lemon mousse, but there are so many other things you can do with it. I am excited to make more and start playing with it.

    Low Carb Lemon Curd Tartlets with Raspberries

    But in the meantime, friends, here are some great low carb recipes that go perfectly with my delicious keto lemon curd! (Use this new recipe in place of the older one).

     Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes with Lemon Curd Filling

    Low Carb Lemon Curd Ice Cream

    Coconut Lemon Curd Cake

    Low Carb Lemon Thumbprints

    Lemon Curd Whoopie Pies

    Easy Keto Lemon Curd Mousse

    Low carb lemon curd in a jar with lemons

    Low Carb Lemon Curd

    This low carb lemon curd is creamy, dreamy, lemony stuff. I've found a new easy method that uses whole eggs and makes the best sugar-free lemon curd ever. Lemon lovers, rejoice! There are so many amazing low carb desserts you can make with this gorgeous curd. Instructional video included.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Keyword: lemon curd, low carb, sugar-free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 82kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 large eggs
    • ½ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
    • 4 tablespoons butter cut into 3 pieces

    Instructions

    • In a glass or ceramic bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, whisk together the eggs, sweetener, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully as it will thicken all of a sudden.
    • Immediately remove from heat and add the butter. Let sit a few minutes to melt and then whisk until smooth and creamy.
    Nutrition Facts
    Low Carb Lemon Curd
    Amount Per Serving (3 tbsp)
    Calories 82 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Carbohydrates 0.8g0%
    Fiber 0.1g0%
    Protein 2.45g5%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    1. Sarah says

      January 25, 2023 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe!! Much easier than the lemon curd I used to make before I went keto!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 27, 2023 at 5:48 pm

        Glad you like it!

        Reply
    2. Renee says

      December 22, 2022 at 9:57 am

      This was delicious when it was warm. When put in the refrigerator it crystallized. what can I do now to use it?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 22, 2022 at 3:26 pm

        Re-warm it gently.

        Reply
    3. Bob Stone says

      October 27, 2022 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      can this keto friendly recipe be canned or frozen for any length of time?
      sincerely, Bob
      bob@ossci.net

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 27, 2022 at 6:57 pm

        If you use some allulose or BochaSweet in it, you can freeze it better (it won’t recrystallize as much). I can’t recommend canning it unless you have a pressure canner.

        Reply
    4. Crystal says

      October 16, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      Make this all the time. I had a lot of limes so made lime curd and really good

      Reply
    5. Carol-lynne says

      October 01, 2022 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      I use this for curd and keto lemon meringue pies

      Reply
    6. Robin says

      September 08, 2022 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve tried others. This is the best low carb lemon curd.

      Reply
    7. Paula says

      August 12, 2022 at 9:47 am

      I want to make a double batch of your Jelly Donut Bites and fill them with this lemon curd. Do you think one batch of lemon curd would be enough for all 16 donut bites? Would I need to increase, decrease or keep the donut carb count the same? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 12, 2022 at 1:10 pm

        It would be too much, but it’s delicious in other ways too. You will have to run those nutritional numbers on your own but it should come out less because the curd has so few carbs.

        Reply
    8. Joshua says

      July 02, 2022 at 2:00 am

      Would using a metal double boiler work? Or should I stick with the glass/ceramic bowl?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 02, 2022 at 9:20 am

        Because of the acidity, I recommend glass or ceramic. Metal will leave a funny taste.

        Reply
    9. Becky says

      June 11, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this stuff is delicious! I could sit and eat it with a spoon. I doubled the recipe and it took about 20 minutes to get thick.
      I can’t wait to make your ice cream with it!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 12, 2022 at 6:42 am

        Enjoy!

        Reply
      • Trilby says

        June 25, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        5 stars
        I made this last night and let it chill in the fridge. Tonight my husband and I shared the entire recipe and called it a fat bomb dessert!
        It was a bit tarter than I am accustomed to, but the more I ate, the more I loved it. I am determined to lessen my desire for sweets and this will be a wonderful helper because it’s not overly sweet.
        Thanks again, Carolyn, for all your hard work. We greatly appreciate it!!

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