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    Recipes » Keto Dessert Recipes » Keto Custard – Easy Sweet Treat!

    Published: Apr 23, 2021 · by: jenniferbanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    Keto Custard – Easy Sweet Treat!

    Keto Custard is a 5 ingredient dessert that will have your taste-buds wanting more with each bite! This sugar free treat is incredibly light and creamy with just a hint of nutmeg. This is such a classic recipe without all the sugar!

    keto custard in ramekins

    This simple dessert will be a new staple in my kitchen!  This silky smooth custard is so easy to make so let’s get to it!

    We cook these in a water bath for nice even cooking and less chance of curdling.  They come out so silky smooth!

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    I use a 9×13 casserole dish and I fill it with 3 cups of boiling water.

    I pull out my oven rack and place the casserole dish on the rack before I add the boiling water so I am not having to transfer boiling water across the kitchen!

    The mixture for the custard is so simple.  We use eggs, sweetener, vanilla, half and half, and a pinch of salt and nutmeg.

    I will try to use cocoa powder next time for a chocolate custard!  That sounds amazing!

    We bake them in a 350F oven for 30 minutes.

    This recipe is so incredibly simple but I know it sounds intimidating because of the water bath.  Don’t be intimidated by the water bath!  It’s so simple!

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    vanilla keto custard in ramekins

    Keto Custard - Easy Sweet Treat!

    Keto Custard is a 5 ingredient dessert that will have your taste-buds wanting more with each bite! This sugar free treat is incredibly light and creamy with just a hint of nutmeg. This is such a classic recipe without all the sugar!
    4.6 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten free, recipe for keto custard
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 200kcal
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    INGREDIENTS

    • ¼ cup Powdered Sweetener (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
    • Pinch of nutmeg
    • Pinch of salt
    • 2 cups half and half
    • 3 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    EQUIPMENT

    • 4 oven-safe Ramekins
    • 9x13 Casserole Dish

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Preheat the oven to 350F and spray 4, 8 ounce ramekins with cooking spray. Set aside.
    • Boil 3 cups of water in a small saucepan.
    • Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a hand whisk.
    • Ladle the custard mixture evenly into each ramekin.
    • Set a 9x13 casserole dish on the oven rack with the rack pulled out. Pour the boiling water into the casserole dish. Place the ramekins carefully in the water bath.
    • Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool in the waterbath until cool enough to handle. Serve warm or chilled.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.7g | Protein: 8.3g | Fat: 16.3g
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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Alison says

      June 01, 2022 at 11:05 am

      I printed out this recipe and was really looking forward to having a delicious custard pudding however I then noticed the recipe needed ” half and half” and I have no idea, as a UK resident, what this is. Any help or alternatives would be appreciated.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Alison says

        June 01, 2022 at 11:16 am

        Oops – I have now seen the answer in other questions. Thank You!

        Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        June 06, 2022 at 2:39 pm

        Half cream, half milk. Did a quick google and found this: “Half and Half, also know as half cream in the United Kingdom, is a blend of equal parts whole milk and light cream. It averages about 10% – 12% milk fat, which is more than milk and less than cream. Because it has a lighter fat content than cream, it can not be whipped into whipped cream.”

        Reply
    2. Johnna Haynes says

      March 12, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      This my second time to make them. My husband and I grew up with egg custard pies so we love being to still eat it. This recipe is very creamy!

      Reply
    3. Michelle says

      February 14, 2022 at 6:16 pm

      Sounds great just one quick question as I live in uk and we don’t have half and half. Could you explain what it is please.

      Reply
      • Cindy says

        February 18, 2022 at 12:25 pm

        Half and half is a creamer that is half milk and cream (commonly known as half cream in the UK or sometimes known as single cream).

        Reply
    4. Vicki says

      February 13, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      4 stars
      They were very good, a little to eggy but good. I liked them better cold. How would they work with almond milk instead of half n half, or even part almond milk and part half n half?

      Reply
    5. Gayle says

      February 07, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      Sounds delicious

      Reply
    6. Margaret says

      December 21, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      Jennifer… This custard hits the spot when I want a little something sweet! So easy. Thank you

      Reply
    7. Akela says

      September 15, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      4 stars
      Mine tasted like egg…. and the texture was eggs over easy… any suggestions to soften the strong egg taste??

      Reply
    8. Penny says

      September 03, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      Jennifer how long will it keep in the fridge? Did you try making the chocolate?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        September 07, 2021 at 2:22 pm

        I would leave covered for a week. I haven’t tried the chocolate but I need to!

        Reply
    9. Beth Skinner says

      August 03, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      You should not use water. Use 1/2 heavy cream and 1/2 milk

      Reply
      • belinda says

        August 20, 2021 at 12:06 pm

        the water is NOT going into the custard, it is for the water bath…

        Reply
    10. Rebecca Dawn Krell says

      June 28, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      If I have heavy whipping cream and want to make this, could I do 1/2 heavy cream and half water to thin it out? What do you think about this as a breakfast meal? Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Beth Skinner says

        August 03, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        You should not use water. Use 1/2 heavy cream and 1/2 milk

        Reply
    11. Ginny says

      June 01, 2021 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is delicious. It’s now my go-to dessert. It’s so flavorful! It’s a must try if you’re a custard lover!

      Now that I have an air fryer, it’s time to try your air fryer recipes! Stay tuned…

      Reply
    12. Jerry says

      May 02, 2021 at 9:35 pm

      Jennifer
      I can’t believe people don’t know what half and half is. I prefer it over whole milk.
      Thanks for the recipe. I love it and it is so simple to make.

      Reply
    13. Eliza says

      April 27, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      Hi Jennifer,
      What is half and half? Thank you!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 28, 2021 at 4:12 pm

        Half cream, half milk. It’s a product we have in the US

        Reply
    14. Kristin says

      April 24, 2021 at 8:44 am

      Jennifer, please, what is “half and half”? Some typical American product?
      Thanks,
      Greetings

      Reply
      • Isabell says

        April 24, 2021 at 6:11 pm

        Hello…
        Same question for me, French woman, ignoring what it could be..
        Isabelle from the southwest of France!

        Reply
      • Annie says

        April 27, 2021 at 9:36 am

        I second this being in the UK… is half & half cream? Maybe single cream?

        Reply
    15. Vicky Epps says

      April 23, 2021 at 9:54 pm

      Would it be better to use heavy cream instead of half and half to cut down on the carbs?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 28, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        It really wouldn’t lower the carbs that much but it would increase the calories substantially

        Reply
    16. Shannon says

      April 23, 2021 at 4:49 pm

      Oh yay! I’ve been craving egg custard! I’m on Beatrice Caruso’s 67 day Try Your Best challenge, and have chosen to have no keto snacks during that time, but I’m saving this and it’s going to be my first treat once I’m done with the challenge. *happy dance*

      Reply
    17. Lulu says

      April 23, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      Hi, I don’t own ramekins. Is it possible to cook this custard without the ramekins?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 28, 2021 at 4:23 pm

        You could use a casserole dish but it would still need to bake in the water bath

        Reply
        • Linda says

          February 06, 2022 at 11:29 am

          5 stars
          I used 12 oz oven safe coffee cups since I didn’t have ramekins either. Great recipe!

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