Vegan Passion Fruit Curd

Vegan passion fruit curd - this delicious fruit curd is tangy, buttery, creamy and very addictive!

Spread it on toast, swirl it into porridge or yogurt, or use it to fill a cake, it's so versatile!

Three jars of vegan passion fruit curd on a plate with a halved passion fruit.

One of the consistently most popular recipes on my site is my vegan lemon curd; and for good reason. It is ridiculously easy to make and tastes incredible.

Lemons are not the only fruit that can be used to make curd however, and I've posted several other varieties of delicious fruit curds.

This vegan passion fruit curd is my latest creation based on my lemon curd recipe and it is absolutely delicious! It has a tangy, tropical flavour with buttery undertones, and it is so rich and creamy with just enough sweetness to balance the sharp passion fruit.

Vegan fruit curd is a lot quicker and easier to make than the traditional egg based variety, and you don’t have to worry about ending up with a panful of sweet scrambled eggs rather than curd!

A labelled photo of the ingredients needed to make vegan passion fruit curd.

Ingredient Details:

Passion fruit puree: I use seedless passion fruit puree from a carton as it is so much easier than having to extract all the seeds yourself. You can of course use fresh passion fruit instead but you will need a lot of them - around 15 medium-large ones.

If using puree from a carton (frozen is also fine), make sure that it is 100% passion fruit with no added sugar, I use this one which I order online.

Vegan butter: Either block or spreadable will work but use block if you want a firmer set curd.

Cornflour (cornstarch): This is what sets the curd in place of the ususal eggs. I wouldn't recommend swapping it for any other kind of starch, the texture likely won't be as good. Arrowroot in particular can result in a slimy textured curd.

Sugar: I used caster sugar as I wanted to retain the bright colour of the passion fruit. Brown sugar or coconut sugar will work but will change the colour of the curd.

Non-dairy milk: I recommend using an unsweetened variety. Any kind you like should be ok, I use soya.

Close up of a jar of vegan passion fruit curd.

How To Make Vegan Passion Fruit Curd:

(Full measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the page)

Step 1: Place the cornflour in a non-reactive saucepan and gradually whisk in the passion fruit puree followed by the sugar and milk.

Step 1, the passion fruit puree in a pan.

Step 2: Place the pan over a medium-low heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to cook the curd whilst whisking until it becomes very thick.

Step 3: Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter. Whisk until melted and smooth. It will look split at first but keep whisking and it will come together.

Step 3, a two image collage of adding the butter.

Step 4: Transfer the curd to a heatproof container and cover with baking paper or clingfilm directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least a couple of hours, until cooled and thickened.

Step 4, the curd in a container with baking paper on top.

A jar of vegan passion fruit curd on a plate with a halved passion fruit.

Top Tips:

For the best results use the weight measurements. Using volume measurements is inaccurate and may affect the set of the curd.

If you want to ensure your passion fruit curd is perfectly smooth, pass it through a fine mesh sieve once it is cooked.

The curd will set quite firm in the fridge; when you are ready to use it, give it a really good stir and it will become smooth and creamy again. If you find that it has any lumps you can scrape it through a fine mesh sieve.

Make sure that you use a non-reactive saucepan such as stainless steel. DO NOT use an aluminium or copper pan or the acid may react with it and you’ll end up with yukky green curd.

I make my curd without seeds, but if you like you can stir in the seeds of 1-2 passion fruits.

For an even tangier curd, swap 1-2 of tablespoons of the passion fruit puree for lime juice.

If using fresh passion fruit, blitz the pulp in a food processor or blender for a few seconds before pressing it through a fine mesh sieve, this helps to separate the juice from the seeds.

FAQ's:

How should I store it?

The passion fruit curd will keep in a jar or covered container in the fridge for about a week.

Can I freeze it?

I do not recommend freezing fruit curds as freezing can sometimes break down the cornstarch and cause them to become liquidy once defrosted.

How To Use Vegan Passion Fruit Curd:

This vegan passion fruit curd is very versatile stuff! Why not try it:

spread on toast, muffins or scones
stirred into porridge or overnight oats
with crepes or pancakes
swirled into (vegan) yogurt or ice cream
spooned into pre-baked mini tart shells along with some fresh fruit
on top of a pavlova (use aquafaba to make a vegan meringue and top with coconut whipped cream)
to fill a cake or cupcakes
on top of cheesecake
or just eat it straight from the jar with a spoon…

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Close up of a small jar of vegan passion fruit curd with a spoon in it.

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