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20th March 2014 ·

Gluten Free, Dairy Free Lemon Curd

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This gluten free dairy free lemon curd recipe is really easy to make with just four basic ingredients. It’s perfect on toast, stirred into yoghurt or simply eaten off the spoon. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

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I think most lemon curd is gluten free (at least it should be) but this one is dairy free too. It tastes divine and is very simple to make.

Nan gave me the recipe and I adapted it to be dairy free. If you don’t need a dairy free lemon curd then make it with butter instead of margarine.

What can you use dairy free lemon curd for?

Lemon curd is a versatile ingredient. It’s perfect for sandwiching together layers of a lemon cake. Mixed with some whipped coconut cream it makes a decadent filling.

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It’s perfect in Pavlova or homemade lemon meringue ice cream.ย  The latter I have now made successfully dairy-free but haven’t yet blogged about it.

Or simply spread it on toast or enjoy it swirled into yoghurt. It’s perfect in my lemon and blueberry breakfast bowls.

Gluten-free, Dairy-free Lemon Meringue Icecream

Gluten-free, Dairy-free Lemon Meringue Ice cream

If this recipe has too much sugar in it then check out my healthy lemon curd recipe. In it I use rice syrup to sweeten it and coconut oil instead of margarine. I’m not a fan of margarine so more recent recipes avoid it.

If you’re confused about butter and margarine then check out this article. I am like the author and I prefer to eat food that is as unprocessed as possible. That’s why I tend to avoid margarine and go for more natural fats instead.

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Gluten & Dairy Free Lemon Curd

A very simple to make gluten and dairy-free lemon curd. Made with just four basic ingredients. Makes one large jar.
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Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings 20
Author Vicki Montague - the Free From Fairy

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lemons - (unwaxed) zest and juice
  • 50 g dairy free margarine - check soya-free if important - or butter
  • 175 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs - free-range or organic ideally

Instructions
 

  • Grate the rind of the lemons into a heatproof bowl that fits over a saucepan then add the lemon juice.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and set the bowl over a pan of simmering water.
  • Stir continuously with a whisk until the mixture thickens (don't worry - as the dairy-free spread melts the mixture will look horrible! Keep stirring and it will come together and start looking beautiful - really! Trust me.).
  • It is ready when it doesn't drip too easily from the back of a spoon. This takes about 20-25 minutes.
  • Pour into sterilised jars and keep in the fridge for up to 3 months.

Notes

To sterilise your clean jars place them on a baking tray in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees for 5 minutes.
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Nutrition (Approx)

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 5.7mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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  1. Lynda says

    29th December 2019 at 2:15 am

    Thank you so much for this recipe. Itโ€™s the first time Iโ€™ve tried to make it. Family were concerned about not having real butter. Both of the tasted it and said with surprise that it actually tastes nice! Thatโ€™s a huge win!

    • Vicki Montague says

      31st December 2019 at 10:00 am

      Brilliant! I’m so glad you all liked it ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Faye says

    8th September 2015 at 6:37 am

    1 star
    We are a family of food free eaters we are all dairy free but then one of my children is egg free also, the other I suspect is going to need to drop gluten like her mum?the oldest at ten now makes educated choices knowing how grotty his no foods make him feel. The youngest one she has had a harder time accepting and we have had some weekends staying at home thanks to her choosing to eat contraband. But now at 8 she is getting it and we have a rule if she chooses to eat the wrong food she aso has to not take the mood swings out on others. Most of the time now she will opt for the okay foods phew for a while I thought she would fight it all her life. We began her food journey at 3 yes old. I sympathize because some times they do miss out especially when it’s a surprise treat at school etc but they are getting it it did take a while. Kia kaha (be strong) you will get there.โ˜บ

    • Vicki Montague says

      8th September 2015 at 10:08 am

      Hi Faye, thank you for your comment. It does really help to know that it gets better! It is interesting to hear that mood swings are the thing that hits your daughter if she eats something she shouldn’t. We find that when Roo accidently eats gluten. Luckily Roo knows how dreadful she feels if she has gluten so she doesn’t want it! I suspect that one day when she is older that will change…but hopefully now! Thank you for your support. Fingers crossed you child doesn’t have to give up gluten too…

  3. susiefruitcake says

    19th March 2015 at 8:15 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is exactly what i was looking for. Up until now I’ve used shop bought lemon curd in my recipes but i have a friend who can’t tolerate dairy so this is perfect. Thank you.

    • Vicki Montague says

      20th March 2015 at 10:49 am

      You are very welcome! I hope you enjoy it. Don’t be put off at the beginning when the fat kind of curdles as it melts…it does come together and is beautiful!!

  4. Mollie says

    25th February 2015 at 9:57 am

    It’s hard for ME to abstain continuously from desserts (& other yummy gluten- & dairy-containing foods) when I see my family indulging and enjoying their treats (and talking about how gooooood they are [can anyone say, ‘insensitive’?? Haha!]) …and I’m an adult! I can only imagine how hard it might be for a child. And I can’t understand why more chefs & restaurateurs don’t make more of an effort to offer more allergen-free options.

    Anyway…… Your recipe sounds great. Do you think it would work with coconut oil as the dairy- (& soya-)free spread? Do you have any recommended brands of dairy-/soya- free spread? Many thanks!!

    • Vicki Montague says

      25th February 2015 at 2:19 pm

      Hi Mollie! You don’t need to abstain! Get cooking some of my recipes…your family won’t know any different I promise you! I reckon it would work with coconut oil although I have never tried it. If you do give it a go then let me know how you get on! I use Vitalite Dairyfree spread and that is soya free too. Hope that helps?

  5. Emily @amummytoo says

    29th March 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Dairy free lemon curd?! You clever thing you! Thanks so much for linking up with #recipeoftheweek. I’ve pinned and tweeted this post and hope to see you linking up again soon! ๐Ÿ˜€ x

  6. LearnerMother says

    24th March 2014 at 9:58 am

    This looks super easy to make and perfect for toast, or cakes, or that delicious looking lemon meringue ice cream! Thanks for sharing your recipe ๐Ÿ™‚ #blogclub

  7. Vicky (@aroundandupsidedown) says

    24th March 2014 at 12:59 am

    Poor baby – it’s hard when you can’t eat the same as your friends. That being said she is very lucky to have a great cook as a mummy who is fantastic at making sweet treats that she can enjoy ๐Ÿ™‚ This looks divine – and I would take a visit to tea at your house over a visit to a cafe – but it is hard being different when you are little. Hugs so you both x

  8. Admin says

    23rd March 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Yeah! I can usually make her feel better by making something at home that is yummy!

  9. Mel says

    22nd March 2014 at 10:30 pm

    I am not sure why, but when I first read your recipe, I had it in my head that it was egg free. Sad now, but nice recipe. I have just finished typing and taking pictures for my own lemon curd recipe, oups! (will wait a few weeks to post it). I love those photos, especially the first one (my favourite colour combinations. Stunning! The purple did go in the end! x Mel

    • Admin says

      23rd March 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Hi Mel! It is quite odd as there seems to be loads and loads of lemon curd recipes that suddenly appeared when I published mine! Weird. Great minds all thinking alike! Post it now! I will link to it. Yes the purple has gone in phase one of the re-design!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      • Mel says

        23rd March 2014 at 9:38 pm

        I will keep it for later. It means having a post that is ready for a lazy blogging week (i.e. when I give birth it could come in handy!). I love the look of the blog as it is by the way. x Mel

  10. [email protected] says

    22nd March 2014 at 9:57 pm

    What a tough situation to be in. Poor thing, it must be so difficult for her to understand. On the other hand, she’s very lucky to have a Mum who makes such super-scrummy cakes back at home. This one looks divine!

  11. Sonia says

    21st March 2014 at 8:35 pm

    Oh bless her, that is really difficult for both of you! I hope next time she has lots more choice and sees something she really wants and can actually have it!

    This lemon curd looks amazing. I LOVE Lemon curd it brings back such memories from my childhood ๐Ÿ™‚

  12. Rollercoaster Mum says

    20th March 2014 at 11:47 pm

    That must be tough – hopefully as she gets a bit bigger she will understand why and be able to make wise choices. Love that lemon curd recipe though – seems super easy and I do like a bit of lemon curd!

  13. Molly says

    20th March 2014 at 10:15 pm

    awh, that’s heartbreaking (your daughter’s predicament, not mine that I’m not eating sugar so can”t make your wonderful lemon curd!). I guess all you can do is encourage your daughter to be aware of how the gluten affects her, to make the link between the gluten cake and feeling bad the next day – then she might come to realise it’s not worth it (or no! I still make those bad choices, think I will face the consequences, yet regret it every single time, lol!)

    • Admin says

      21st March 2014 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks Molly. Because she was diagnosed so young it makes it hard for her…because as she gets older she can’t remember how bad she felt. I guess one day she will challenge it and find out how bad it makes her feel…but that will only happen when she is a lot older and responsible for her own diet! Sorry to tempt you with the sugar!

    • Lynda says

      29th December 2019 at 2:09 am

      My 4 year old turned out to be allergic to salicylates. As I was removing all unsuitable food from our kitchen, I explained that these foods gave him the bad headaches and make him cry. He labelled them all โ€œcranky foodโ€. He helped me clear the kitchen, and from then on he was very much in charge of what he wanted.

      • Vicki Montague says

        31st December 2019 at 10:02 am

        What a lovely story. ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Rachel B says

    20th March 2014 at 10:02 pm

    4 stars
    It’s a tricky one and there’s no easy answer at all. We make the best of it we can and Mike and I always have something that’s M-friendly to ease the pain of him not being able to have a “proper” cake.

    Loving the lemon curd recipe, I managed one that’s egg and soya free too and the kids love it!

    R

    • Admin says

      21st March 2014 at 9:25 pm

      Wow! Lemon curd that is egg free? And soya free. Don’t be shy…post the link if it is on your blog!

  15. Julie's Family Kitchen says

    20th March 2014 at 6:44 pm

    It must be tough for your daughter and you but you’re obviously doing a great job making such delicious things for her. x

  16. Hellie's Corner says

    20th March 2014 at 12:33 pm

    Aww.. I feel for your daughter, it must be tough, especially as your son can eat cakes, is it worth taking a cake she can eat along, extra hassle, but it might help. Snap on the lemon curd ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Admin says

      20th March 2014 at 12:39 pm

      The cafe has a huge selection of glutenfree cake…just none of it was good enough that day!! If we don’t know whether there will be anything for her I always take something…but she likes having a ‘bought’ one!

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