Healthy Lemon Curd Recipe (Quick & Easy) Description: This vibrant lemon curd is a burst of sunshine in every bite! Made with just four simple ingredients, this lightened-up version is perfect for those watching their weight or following a calorie-controlled diet. Enjoy it on toast, pancakes, or as a filling for cakes and tarts. Ingredients: 2 Lemons (juiced and zested) 2 Eggs (beaten) 3 tablespoons Plain Quark (or Greek Yogurt) 3 tablespoons Granulated Sweetener (or preferred sweetener) Instructions: Combine: In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, sweetener, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Gentle Heating: Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler). Ensure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl. Cook & Stir: Stir continuously with a whisk until the mixture thickens. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Cool Down: Remove the bowl from the heat and let the curd cool completely. Incorporate Quark: Gently stir in the quark (or Greek yogurt) until well combined. Chill & Enjoy: Transfer the lemon curd to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Tips: Sweetener Options: Use your preferred sweetener, such as stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit. Quark Alternatives: Plain Greek yogurt works as a great substitute for quark. Storage: Store the lemon curd in the refrigerator for up to a week. Keywords: Lemon curd recipe Low-calorie lemon curd Healthy lemon curd Diet-friendly lemon curd Easy lemon curd Quick lemon curd Weight Watchers lemon curd Slimming World lemon curd

Healthy Lemon Curd Recipe

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Healthy Lemon Curd Recipe
This vibrant lemon curd is a burst of sunshine in every bite! Made with just four simple ingredients, this lightened-up version is perfect for those watching their weight or following a calorie-controlled diet. Enjoy it on toast, pancakes, or as a filling for cakes and tarts.

About Time:

  • Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 30 minutes or more
  • Total Time: 45-60 minutes
  • Yield: 1. 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 2 Lemons (juiced and zested)
  • 2 Eggs (beaten)
  • 3 tablespoons Plain Quark (or Greek Yogurt)
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sweetener (or preferred sweetener)

Instructions:

  1. Combine: In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, sweetener, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  2. Gentle Heating: Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler). Ensure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl.
  3. Cook & Stir: Stir continuously with a whisk until the mixture thickens. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Cool Down: Remove the bowl from the heat and let the curd cool completely.
  5. Incorporate Quark: Gently stir in the quark (or Greek yogurt) until well combined.
  6. Chill & Enjoy: Transfer the lemon curd to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Tips:

  • Sweetener Options: Use your preferred sweetener, such as stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit.
  • Quark Alternatives: Plain Greek yogurt works as a great substitute for quark.
  • Storage: Store the lemon curd in the refrigerator for up to a week.