Description
A creamy, keto-friendly custard that’s perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (or your favorite keto sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a deep baking dish or large roasting pan that can hold your ramekins comfortably. You’ll need it for the water bath.
- Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined. You don’t need to beat them vigorously—just enough to blend the yolks and whites completely.
- Add the cream, sweetener, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until everything is fully incorporated. The mixture should be smooth and a little frothy on top.
- Strain the custard mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl. This step ensures an extra silky texture and removes any egg bits that didn’t fully incorporate.
- Pour the custard evenly into 4 to 6 ramekins. Depending on their size, you may get more or fewer servings.
- Place the ramekins in the baking dish and carefully pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins until it reaches about halfway up the sides. This water bath helps the custard cook gently and evenly.
- Sprinkle nutmeg on top if you like that classic flavor touch.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the centers are just set and still slightly jiggly when you shake the ramekin gently.
- Remove from the oven and let the ramekins cool in the water bath for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Once completely cool, refrigerate for at least 2 hours (if serving chilled) or enjoy warm.
Notes
- Ensure to strain the custard mixture for the best texture.
- Experiment with various keto sweeteners you prefer for sweetness.
- The custards can also be enjoyed warm right after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 280 per serving
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg