Easy Vegan Mango Curd (Printable version)

A luscious, creamy mango spread made entirely without eggs or dairy. Perfect for toast, yogurt, or desserts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Purée

01 - 1 ½ cups ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 2 medium)
02 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Sweetener

03 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar (organic recommended for vegan)

→ Thickener

04 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch

→ Dairy-Free Base

05 - ½ cup canned full-fat coconut milk

→ Flavor Enhancer

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of turmeric (optional, for natural color)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Combine diced mangoes and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed. For extra silky texture, press purée through a fine-mesh sieve before proceeding.
02 - In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar and cornstarch until evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
03 - Pour mango purée and coconut milk into the saucepan with the sugar mixture. Whisk vigorously until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Set saucepan over medium heat. Cook while whisking continuously for 5–8 minutes until mixture begins to thicken and bubble gently. The curd is ready when it coats the back of a spoon.
05 - Remove from heat immediately. Stir in vanilla extract and turmeric if using. The turmeric enhances the golden-yellow color naturally.
06 - Transfer curd to a clean glass jar or storage container. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to achieve optimal consistency.
07 - Serve chilled as a spread on toast, swirled into yogurt, or layered between cake layers. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in just 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
  • The texture is impossibly creamy and luxurious without using a single egg or dairy product
  • You can freeze extra batches for months, making it perfect when mangoes are in season
02 -
  • Never walk away from the stove once the heat is on, as this curd can scorch quickly and burnt coconut milk is nearly impossible to save
  • The curd continues thickening as it cools, so remove it from heat when it seems slightly thinner than your desired final consistency
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent the cornstarch from clumping
  • If your mangoes are exceptionally sweet, reduce the sugar to ¼ cup and taste before cooking

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