Dairy-Free Lemon Curd: The Pancake Topping We'll Be Making All Summer

If there’s one thing that instantly makes a stack of pancakes feel a little more special, it’s homemade lemon curd.

Bright, creamy, and packed with fresh lemon flavour, this simple topping adds the perfect balance of sweetness and tang to your favourite True Taste Cafe pancakes or waffles. It's one of those recipes that feels fancy enough for a weekend brunch but is surprisingly easy to make at home.

And the best part? A little goes a long way.

Whether you're hosting friends, making a special breakfast for your family, or simply looking for a new way to enjoy your morning pancakes, this dairy-free lemon curd is guaranteed to become a summer favourite.

Why We Love It

At True Taste Cafe, we're always looking for simple ways to make breakfast feel exciting without making it complicated.

This lemon curd:

✔ Comes together in under 10 minutes
✔ Uses simple ingredients
✔ Is naturally dairy-free
✔ Pairs perfectly with fresh berries
✔ Makes any pancake breakfast feel like brunch at your favourite café

Serve it over our Protein Pancakes, Wildberry Pancakes, or Grain-Free Buttery Pancakes for a breakfast that tastes like summer.

Dairy-Free Lemon Curd Recipe

INGREDIENTS
(Makes about 1 ½ cups)

•     3 large eggs
•     5 tablespoons maple syrup 
•     1 tablespoon lemon zest
•     ½ cup fresh lemon juice 
•     ⅛ teaspoon salt - omit if using salted butter 
•     1/4 cup butter softened or softened coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Whisk together eggs, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Stir over medium heat and stir consistently until mixture thickens (roughly 5 minutes)
  
• Remove from the heat and add the softened butter or coconut oil. Let mixture sit for a minute, then whisk it in. 
  
• Press mixture through a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. 

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

How We Serve It

For the ultimate summer breakfast:

• Stack of True Taste Cafe pancakes
• A generous spoonful of lemon curd
• Coconut Whipped cream
• A drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

The combination of bright citrus, whipped cream and fluffy pancakes creates the kind of breakfast you'll find yourself craving all season long.

Because sometimes the best breakfasts aren't complicated—they're simply made with ingredients you love and can trust.

Happy breakfasting,

Amber
Founder, True Taste Cafe