Soy Free Cornstarch Lemon Curd

Bright, tangy, and impossibly silky, this lemon curd hits that perfect balance of sweet and sharp that makes you want to eat it straight off the spoon. Traditional lemon curd recipes often call for egg yolks as the thickener, but this version uses cornstarch instead, which keeps things simple and completely free from any soy-derived additives or emulsifiers that can sneak into store-bought alternatives. Fresh lemon juice and zest do all the heavy lifting here, so the flavor is clean and vibrant rather than artificial. Whisking the butter in piece by piece off the heat gives the curd a glossy, luxurious texture that feels far fancier than the short ingredient list suggests. Straining it through a fine-mesh sieve ensures a perfectly smooth finish — no lumps, no stray zest, just pure golden curd. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, spoon it over pancakes, or use it as a filling for tarts and layer cakes. Once you see how easy it is to make at home, reaching for a jar at the grocery store will feel completely unnecessary.

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