Tart Low-FODMAP Lemon Curd Recipe; Gluten-free, Dairy-free
November 10, 2017
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Low-FODMAP lemon curd is tart, sweet and delicious. It tastes like low-FODMAP lemon pie filling with a creamy custard texture. Wow! Use it to top a crumbly low-FODMAP scone, or in a recipe for a beautiful cake (like this low-FODMAP lemon poppyseed layer cake)!
You may also love my low-FODMAP Pumpkin Butter, low-FODMAP Iced Lemon Loaf and low-FODMAP Strawberry Coulis. Or check out over 450 more low-FODMAP recipes on the blog.
Be healthy and happy,
Rachel Pauls, MD
Tart Low-FODMAP Lemon Curd; Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Although this recipe has not been tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Servings: About 6
Yield: 6-7 ounces
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients for low-FODMAP lemon curd:
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice from lemon squeezed (about 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup margarine (or butter); room temperature and cut into small pieces
- I used Earth Balance vegan spread
- ¼ tsp guar gum (optional, helps with texture)
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest
- ¼ tsp lemon extract
Directions for low-FODMAP lemon curd:
- Combine egg yolks, sugar and lemon juice in small pot and whisk until well blended
- Add the lemon juice slowly to temper the eggs
- Cook over medium-low until smooth and thick (curd should coat back of wooden spoon)
- About 5-7 minutes
- Remove from heat and whisk in vegan margarine or butter in small pieces until incorporated
- Whisk in optional guar gum, lemon zest and lemon extract
- Place in small bowl and cover with plastic wrap in contact with surface
- Chill in refrigerator until very cold, minimum 1 hour
- Can keep up to 2-3 weeks in fridge
Try it with this beautiful low-FODMAP lemon poppyseed layer cake!
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