Low Carb Lemon Curd

4.59 from 12 votes

This low carb lemon curd is thick and luxurious, with a wonderful combination of sweetness and acidity! Sugar free, keto, and gluten free recipe.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Makes: 1 ½ cups

Net Carbs: -4

Calories: 43

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

4 eggs
½ cup low carb sweetener eg Lakanto, Swerve
2 lemons zest and juice only
2 tbs unsalted butter diced

Equipment

Step-by-Step Instructions

Combine the eggs and sweetener in a stand mixer. When they are thick and frothy, add in the lemon zest and juice. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture to a non-stick saucepan, and place over a low heat. Use a non-stick whisk to stir FREQUENTLY, until the mixture has thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Whisk in the butter to finish the sauce.
Pour the lemon curd into a container or bowl, and leave to cool. Cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 548mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1698IUVitamin C: 114mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 4mgNet Carbs: -4g

Notes

2g net carbs per serving of two tablespoons.

Recipe makes approximately 1½ cups.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.