This luscious Meyer lemon curd tart is gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free! This lemon pie is made with a tender almond flour crust and garnished with fresh mixed berries.
This luscious Gluten-Free Lemon Curd Tart recipe makes a special dessert that everyone loves, whether they're following a gluten-free diet, or not. With no dairy products or refined sugar, it's a dessert that all your guests can safely enjoy!
There's no need to skip pies and tarts any longer, just because you're avoiding gluten. And who doesn't love lemon pie!
I've made this sweet lemon curd more times than I can count! I detailed the instructions in this post, How to Make Paleo Lemon Curd and Why You Should. Over the years, it has consistently been one of the most popular recipes on Flavour and Savour. It's just that good!
Why should you make your own lemon curd?
Making your own lemon curd just makes sense. While it does need patient stirring time on the stove top, it's not difficult at all. You can avoid the additives that may be present in store-bought lemon curd and greatly reduce the amount of sugar. Most lemon curd recipes call for ¼ pound of butter and 1 ½ cups of sugar. This one, however, is made with coconut oil, honey and Meyer lemons and it’s a simple recipe that couldn’t be easier!
How to make Gluten-Free Lemon Curd Tart
- Make the crust first. Combine the ingredients, press into a pan and bake.
- Next, make the lemon curd. Zest and juice the lemons.
- Whisk and heat the eggs, honey and zest over low heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice and coconut oil.
- Heat until bubbles just begin to form around the edge of the pan.
- Strain, cool slightly and pour into the crust.
I've used this tender almond flour crust in other recipes, most recently to make Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie, Gluten-Free Cinnamon Pear Tart and Gluten-Free Sour Cherry Almond Tart.
You could make this gluten-free lemon pie overly decadent by topping it with whipping cream or whipped coconut milk, but it's not necessary. This dessert is delicious by itself. I chose to garnish it with fresh organic berries both for their nutritional value and their beauty!
Can I make this Lemon Curd Pie ahead of time?
Yes! This recipe can be made in stages, if you like. The lemon curd can be made and stored covered in the fridge a few days before you need it. Prepare the crust and let it cool completely, then add the curd and decorate the tart with berries. If making the day before, cover and refrigerate the tart, and add berries just before serving.
What type of pan should I use to bake this tart?
I used a rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom, roughly 14 inches by 5 inches, but this recipe will also fill a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom.
What else can I make with Lemon Curd?
Lemon curd can be used as a spread on pancakes or waffles, as a filling for a layer cake or strawberry shortcake. Make Lemon Tarts with Blueberries , try this Mini Meyer Lemon Parfait , this Easy Lemon Curd Fruit Dip or simply serve it in tiny cups with fresh berries. It's sweet, creamy and delicious!
UPDATE: Note: This lemon curd recipe is not difficult, but I’ve discovered it’s even easier when made in the microwave. Check this 5-Minute Microwave Lemon Curd recipe. Same ingredients, shorter time!
Gluten-Free Lemon Curd Tart with Berries
Ingredients
Almond Flour Crust
- 1 cup almond flour, finely ground
- 1 cup oat flour certified gluten free, if necessary
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted (or grass-fed butter)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Lemon Curd
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 tbsp coconut oil or grass-fed butter
- fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 13" x 4" oblong tart pan with a removable bottom with parchment paper and grease the sides. Alternatively, use a 9" round tart pan with a removable bottom, line and grease.
- Combine superfine almond flour and oat flour and stir in melted coconut oil (or butter) and maple syrup until well blended.
- Transfer to tart pan. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and up the sides, as evenly as you can.
- Prick all over with a fork. This will allow the steam to escape and prevent the crust from puffing up while it bakes.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden. Edges will begin to brown slightly. Remove and let cool completely before adding filling.
Lemon Curd
- Zest the lemons. While Meyer lemons have a wonderful flavour, you can certainly use regular lemons in this recipe. If using Meyer lemons (which are often smaller) you may need 2 to get enough zest. Squeeze the juice, measure ½ cup and set aside.
- Whisk the eggs in a medium saucepan with a heavy bottom. Whisk in the honey and lemon zest.
- Set over low - medium heat and whisk constantly until mixture is pale yellow and slightly thickened. If you have the heat too high, the eggs will start to cook too soon and become lumpy. But don't despair--If this happens, just turn the heat down, keep stirring and you'll be able to strain out the solids later. Be patient. This takes a while.
- Stir in the lemon juice and the coconut oil (or butter), one tablespoon at a time. Keep stirring to prevent it from scorching on the bottom. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture has thickened and is just beginning to bubble. You'll think it will never happen . . . but it will. Don't let it boil.
- Remove from heat and strain through a sieve. Don't skip this step. You'll be surprised at the solids that remain in the sieve. If not using right away, store in glass jars, covered, in the refrigerator. The lemon curd will thicken as it cools.
- Pour slightly cooled lemon curd into the prepared crust, smoothing to the edges. Garnish with fresh berries and chill until serving time. Cut into 6 pieces and serve.
Nutrition
Kitchen Items I used to make this Gluten-Free Lemon Curd Tart
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Lisa says
I really want to try this recipe since I am gluten free not by choice, however my son is alergic to tree nuts and so I can't use almond flour for his,what would be a good substitut? Ty
Flavour & Savour says
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your question! You might want to try this recipe for a gluten-free pie crust. It uses a gluten-free flour blend. https://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/extra-flaky-gluten-free-sour-cream-pie-crust/ OR If he can have coconut flour, you might try the crust from this recipe: https://www.texanerin.com/paleo-vegan-raspberry-coconut-tart/ Good luck! I'd love to hear your results.
Dierdre says
I just wanted to let you know that I have made this beautiful dessert twice and my friends loved it! They are following a gluten-free diet and were so appreciative that I had made a special dessert for them. I decorated it with blueberries and it was so pretty! Thanks so much for this recipe!
Flavour & Savour says
That's so thoughtful of you! I'm sure they felt very lucky to have you make this dessert just for them! Thanks so much for letting me know!
Vivian says
Can I make it egg-free? Any substitute for eggs?
Flavour & Savour says
Hi Vivian, I have never tried it with an egg substitute, so I'm not sure. The eggs act as the thickening agent in this recipe. The only substitute I know of is a flax egg, but I don't think this would work in this recipe. Thanks for your question!
Lotus says
Thank you so much for this recipe--it's delicious!! I'm not much of a recipe review poster, but I've used this recipe several times and it's delicious and makes me so happy, so I felt compelled to leave a review! I've had luck replacing the oat flour with whatever combination of whole grain gluten free flour I have--buckwheat, teff, white rice... I have also been making the lemon curd with vegan butter and it's very tasty!
Flavour & Savour says
Thanks so much, Lotus! I love it when my readers let me know that they have made one of my recipes. And thanks also for sharing your experience using other flours. That will be helpful to others, too!
Lou says
This lemon curd is amazing. I could eat it every day.
Flavour & Savour says
Hi Lou,
It's so versatile! It's great as a tart or pie filling and it's delicious as a spread on pancakes, too. Thanks for commenting.
Denisa says
Hey..I've tired the tart and is delicious! I have just one problem with it..when I cut it was very runny. What did I do wrong? Is the first time I'm doing a curd. I would like to corect what I did wrong cause I love the tast. Thank you.
Flavour & Savour says
Hi, How disappointing for you! Lemon curd thickens when the eggs coagulate. The eggs need to thicken gradually, not too much and not too quickly, which is why you need to stir frequently over low to medium heat. If the mixture heats too quickly, you'll end up with bits of cooked egg in the curd. If you have a cooking thermometer, try heating the mixture to about 170°F. before removing it from the heat. It should just be starting to bubble around the edges. If you let it boil, the eggs will cook too quickly. I hope this helps! Let me know.
Susan says
Have a bad back so trying to do some things the night before
Would the lemon tart be fine made the night before? Or the base done?
Flavour & Savour says
Yes! You can certainly make it the day before you need it! Enjoy.
Laura says
Easy and DELICIOUS!!! I could put this curd on everything 🙂
Angie says
Can the oat flour be substituted with something else?
Flavour & Savour says
Hi Angie,
If you're trying to make this crust keto-friendly, just use all almond flour. It may be a little more crumbly as the oat flour adds a little structure, but it will still taste delicious! Thanks for your question! Hope you enjoy it.
Margot says
I've made this twice before, turns out beautifully, and I'm making it again for Easter. It's delicious! I use your recipe for microwave lemon curd.
Ajs says
Thanks for this alternative. Though, mine came out very pale yellow, looks like mayo. Even using organic eggs. I used coconut oil and the oil taste does come through. So, it’s great for myself, but I could never serve this to guests
Flavour & Savour says
Hi, The colour of the yolks will depend on what the chickens were fed. I made it once with eggs advertised as having "golden yolks" and it turned out almost orange in colour! Lemon curd made with coconut oil instead of butter will definitely be a little paler in colour. Happy to hear you liked it.