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Easy Keto Custard

A silky, creamy low-carb custard made with eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, and keto sweetener for the perfect sugar-free dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Base
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup granulated keto sweetener erythritol or monk fruit blend
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Garnish
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • ground cinnamon for garnish
  • fresh berries for serving

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • ramekins

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and place ramekins inside a baking dish.
  2. Warm cream, sweetener, and salt in a saucepan until sweetener dissolves.
  3. Whisk eggs and vanilla together in a bowl.
  4. Slowly temper eggs with the warm cream mixture while whisking constantly.
  5. Divide mixture among ramekins and sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.
  6. Place baking dish in oven and add hot water halfway up ramekins.
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
  8. Cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Garnish and serve chilled.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, strain the custard mixture before baking and avoid overbaking.