Keto French Baked Custard for Your Carb Cravings
One of the hardest parts about being on the Keto diet is not being able to eat my favorite carb-infused treats! We all know that eating carbs on Keto is a big no…no. But the great news is that there are tons of great recipes that allow you a sweet treat while sticking to your diet. This Keto French Baked Custard is one of my favorites for when I have those carb cravings.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 3 Whole Eggs
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 1⁄2 cup Sugar or 1⁄2 cup Swerve for Keto
- 1 tsp Pure Extract (Vanilla, Lemon, Almond) per batch◦ **or if dividing into 3 bowls to make different flavors, add 1⁄2 tsp per bowl.
**Tip: test how much each ramekin holds with water prior to separating completed mixture so you have the precise amount needed.
How to Make Keto French Bread Custard
- Heat oven to 350°. Set out large 9×13 pan.
- Separate 4 eggs and reserve the yolks.
- Whisk egg yolks and whole eggs with sugar in a bowl large enough to whisk in heated milk/cream.
4. Then, heat the cream and milk until scalding temperature (180F or 82C). *Use candy thermometer to gauge.
5. Gradually whisk scalded milk/cream into eggs and sugar mixture until combined.
6. If creating several flavors, separate them into bowls with a measuring cup for precise amounts.
7. Add flavorings and whisk.
8. Using measuring cup, add flavored custard to ramekins and place in large pan.
9. Add water to the pan 1⁄2 way up the sides of the ramekins.
10. Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil to prevent a skin developing during baking or leave off if you prefer a more crème brulee type layer.
11. Finally, bake 30 minutes or until custard is set. For a more firmly set custard, bake up to 1 hr. Test periodically with a knife. *Custards will set more in the refrigerator.
12. Then, transfer custards to a sheet pan and let cool before placing in the refrigerator (covered) until chilled.
Present Your Masterpiece:
Embellish with piped whipping cream, molded chocolates, nuts, candies, or color sugar.
French Baked Custard (Keto)
This French Baked Custard recipe is super tasty and easy to make. Enjoy this easy recipe it's a fantastic dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 3 Whole Eggs
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 1⁄2 cup Sugar or 1⁄2 cup Swerve for Keto
- 1 tsp Pure Extract (Vanilla, Lemon, Almond) per batch
Instructions
Heat oven to 350°. Set out large 9x13 pan.
Separate 4 eggs and reserve the yolks.
Whisk egg yolks and whole eggs with sugar in a bowl large enough to whisk in heated milk/cream.
Heat the cream and milk until scalding temperature (180F or 82C). *Use candy thermometer to gauge.
Gradually whisk scalded milk/cream into eggs and sugar mixture until combined.
If creating several flavors, separate them into bowls with a measuring cup for precise amounts.
Add flavorings and whisk.
Using measuring cup, add flavored custard to ramekins and place in large pan.
Add water to the pan 1⁄2 way up the sides of the ramekins.
Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil to prevent a skin developing during baking or leave off if you prefer a more crème brulee type layer.
Bake 30 minutes or until custard is set. For a more firmly set custard, bake up to 1 hr. Test periodically with a knife. *Custards will set more in there refrigerator.
Transfer custards to a sheet pan and let cool before placing in the refrigerator (covered) until chilled.
Notes
Embellish with piped whipping cream, molded chocolates, nuts, candies, or color sugar.
Dress up the dishes with pretty scrapbook paper.
Keto Net carbs approx 4g, fat approx 23g, protein approx 5 g. per ramekin.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Total Fat: 23gCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5g
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