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Keto Lemon Curd

This delicious keto lemon curd is thick, creamy and intensely tangy! The perfect topping or filling for your favorite keto dessert (or breakfast)!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2-1 cup water
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup low carb powdered sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 8 tablespoons cold butter cubed

Instructions
 

  • Add water to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until it reaches a soft boil. Start with 1/2 cup and add more if needed,
  • In a medium heat-proof bowl, add the egg yolks, lemon juice, powdered sweetener, lemon zest,, vanilla, and salt. Whisk and let set for a few minutes.
  • Place bowl onto the saucepan and heat. The bowl should not be touching the water (see post for How-To pictures).
  • Gently whisk for 8-10 minutes or until it begins to thicken.
  • Add butter cubes and continue gently whisking for an additional 5-7 minutes. These times may vary depending on the heat, so don't give up, it WILL thicken.
  • Remove from heat when the mixture lightly coats the back of a spoon.
  • Refrigerate until cool and it will continue thickening.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 117mg
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