Low Carb Lemon Curd Recipe (Sugar-Free Lemon Curd) | That's Low Carb?! (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in lemon curd? ›

Lemon curd, homemade (1 tablespoon) contains 7.3g total carbs, 7.3g net carbs, 1.7g fat, 0.7g protein, and 46 calories.

If you don't want to use lemon curd then we would suggest using an alternative flavour of fruit curd. We have seen passionfruit, rhubarb and tart orange (or Seville orange) curds being sold online in the UK. All of these flavours would go well with summer berries.

You can make lemon curd thinner by adding more juice, or reducing the amount of egg. Can you overcook lemon curd? Yes, overcooked lemon curd will become lumpy instead of smooth.

Shelf Life: Prepared lemon curd can be frozen for up to 1 year without quality changes when thawed. To thaw, place container in a refrigerator at 40°F or lower for 24 hours before intended use. After thawing, consume within 4 weeks.

So yes, you can eat yoghurt on a low carb diet. Curd, also known as yogurt or yogurt cheese, can be consumed on a ketogenic diet in moderation. Curd is made from fermented milk and is a good source of protein, calcium, and probiotics.

Curd is a low-calorie snack. Calories in curd are 59% protein, 23% are fats, and 18% are carbohydrates. Curd reduces the risk of developing heart-related illnesses as it contains trace amounts of good cholesterol. It is rich in probiotics which are good for gut health.

The most affordable dairy alternative soy curd is prepared from soy milk. It is versatile and a great alternative to dairy curd. Soy curd is a great source of proteins—which is a complete protein containing all essential amino acids.

If you live in a country where the term “curd” is not commonly used, you may recognize the same food, known as dahi in Hindi, by another name: yogurt. Wherever a recipe calls for curd, you can use plain, unflavored yogurt. If you do not have access to yogurt, then you can substitute sour cream.

Store the curd: Lemon curd will keep in your refrigerator for up to a month according to the National Center for Home Food Preservation. You can also store it in the freezer for up to 1 year. To thaw, transfer your curd from the freezer to the fridge 24 hours before you need it.

It's likely your measurements were off and you either added too much lemon juice or not enough egg. You may not have heated the lemon curd to the proper temperature. Using a thermometer is a great way to ensure that you are cooking the egg to the point of thickening – 170 degrees F.

Why does my lemon curd taste eggy? ›

Although lemon curd uses egg yolks and/or egg whites, the final product shouldn't taste eggy. If it does, it may mean that you've overcooked your eggs. In saying that, traditional lemon curd does have a distinct after taste which doesn't sit well with some.

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Shelf life

Browning and/or separation may occur with longer storage; discard any time these changes are observed. Prepared lemon curd can also be frozen instead of canned for up to one year without quality changes when thawed.

Fresh lemon curd will keep for one to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

Learn how to the traditional British dessert of lemon curd. Canned, it has a shelf life of 3 to 4 months. If you don't mind the darkening that occurs, it can last up to 1 year.

Any type of yoghurt could be included in the keto diet, as long as the total carbohydrate intake across the day remains low enough to keep the body in ketosis (using stored fat instead of carbohydrate to fuel the brain and body).

Natural curd cannot boast of a high carbohydrate content. Carbohydrates, mostly milk sugar or lactose, make up 2-3% of natural curd. Compared with milk, the lactose content of curd is lower for two reasons.

The short answer is yes, lemons can be keto-friendly. Lemons are low in carbohydrates and sugar, making them suitable for many keto-friendly recipes. One medium-sized lemon contains just 5 grams of net carbs, a relatively small amount compared to other fruits.

Traditional lemon curd contains about 70g of sugar per 60ml of lemon juice. However, this refined sugar free lemon curd recipe doesn't use any white sugar at all! We're using just 60ml of agave syrup to naturally sweeten the curd instead.