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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.

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 82 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 4 tablespoons butter cut into 3 pieces

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.