My Keto Custard recipe needs just four ingredients and really is delicious, with just 1g net carbs! Childhood memories, of my brothers and I drinking custard out of a carton, make it a very nostalgic treat for me :).
This recipe was originally published in January 2020 to the website. It was updated in October 2021.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Quick and Easy – This recipe is just as simple to make as a traditional custard.
Keto-Pantry Ingredients – Using just four keto essential ingredients, this recipe gives you a silky and delicious custard.
Easily converted – It is easy to convert to a dairy free custard (and paleo custard) by simply substituting cream with coconut cream.
Versatile – Keto Custard can be enjoyed on its own, or as a topping for another keto dessert, like Paleo Chocolate Cake. It can also be used to make other keto desserts. (See the variations below.)
Thermomix Friendly – making sugar free custard in the Thermomix is super easy. The Thermomix custard method is actually one of my favourite keto Thermomix recipes of all time!
The Ingredients
Keep reading for more details on the ingredients, substitutes and step by step instructions on how to make Easy Keto Custard.
Egg custard with just 4 simple ingredients and none of them is sugar!
Thickened cream – This is also known as heavy cream. Use coconut cream for a dairy-free custard recipe.
Vanilla – You can use either vanilla extract or a scraped vanilla bean.
Sweetener – I use Sukrin Melis but you can use Natvia from your local supermarket as well.
Egg Yolks – Egg yolks are a thickening agent and make the egg custard smooth and rich.
How To Make Keto Egg Custard
You can choose to make keto custard in a saucepan on a stove top, or in a Thermomix, Magimix or similar thermal-cooker.
Scroll down to the recipe card for the full recipe, ingredients, tips, and method to make keto milk.
CHEF’S HOT TIP: There are a couple of important things to note with the conventional method to ensure a perfect keto custard.
- Firstly, temperature is very important. When cooking with the conventional method be careful to keep the temperature low. A custard is mainly eggs and if overheated, you will end up with an eggy custard or worse still, sweetened scrambled eggs!
- Secondly, keep whisking continuously and don’t leave the custard unattended while on the heat. It helps to keep the consistency smooth if you are whisking and taking note of the thickening of the keto custard.
Step 1: Add cream and vanilla to a small saucepan. Whisk mixture over medium heat until it reaches a low simmer and remove from heat.
Step 2: In a separate bowl whisk together sweetener and egg yolks. Stir the yolk mixture through the cream mixture. Return the saucepan to the heat, and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. (See Recipe Variations * below to make Pastry Cream).
How to Make Custard In a Thermomix
Step 1: Insert whisk attachment. Add ingredients to mixing bowl. Cook 9 min/90 ̊C/Speed 4. Cool.
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Recipe Variations
Pastry Cream
After Step 2, whisk 2 tablespoons of butter and ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum into the custard, after taking the saucepan off the heat. Push through a sieve to remove any lumps. Leave to cool at room temperature then press cling film over surface of pastry cream before transferring to the fridge. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
Chocolate Keto Custard
Add 2 tablespoons of cacao or zero-carb hot chocolate powder. Our Keto Chocolate Pudding is amazing! Another incredible keto egg recipe that is so simple (and the kids will love).
Dairy-Free
You can easily substitute coconut cream for the thickened cream to make a dairy-free option.
Smoothies
Add to a smoothie with some low carb berries.
Custard Ice Cream
Freeze the egg custard and blend to create a delicious ice cream or soft serve custard.
Custard Tart
This Keto Custard will set slightly firm when refrigerated overnight, so it can be poured into a keto shortcrust pastry shell before refrigerating until set. Or you can make our amazing Keto Custard Tart recipe too!
Keto Créme Brûlée
Set the custard in small ramekins or jars. Sprinkle with powdered erythritol. Using a butane torch caramelise the sweetener until you have a crisp toffee bark.
Other Ways To Use Low Carb Custard
Serve over keto desserts like Faux Apple Crumble, or Chocolate Bavarian Pie. It is also delicious as an accompaniment for a simple jelly or low carb berries.
Related Recipes
Low Carb Custard is a simple but delicious dessert, perfect for satisfying the “after-dinner” craving for something sweet.
Hot Tips & FAQs
Yes, you can! I have a recipe for Hot Choc Powder in my The Healthy Family cookbook ๐
This recipe is suitable to be made in larger batches if preferred. You can double, triple or quadruple the recipe if you have a large family.
The custard can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I don’t recommend freezing it as it can separate when defrosting, and it’s much better freshly made.
When pastry cream cools, it can form a skin on the surface. Pressing cling film over the surface stops this from happening.
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Easy Keto Custard Recipe
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Ingredients
- 200 ml (7 floz) thickened cream
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract or a scraped vanilla bean
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) powdered sweetener
- 3 (3) eggs yolks
TO MAKE PASTRY CREAM
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) xanthan gum
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Add cream and vanilla to a small saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until it reaches a low simmer and remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl whisk together sweetener and egg yolks. Whisk into the cream mixture.
- Return to the heat and continue whisking until custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Serve warm or chill for later.
To Make Pastry Cream
- If making Pastry Cream; whisk through butter and xanthan gum after taking off the heat. Push through a sieve to remove any lumps.
- Leave to cool at room temperature then press cling film over surface of pastry cream and transfer to the fridge. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
THERMAL METHOD
- Insert whisk attachment. Add all ingredients to mixer; cook 9 min/90 ̊C/speed 4.
- If making Pastry Cream, add butter and xanthan gum to custard after step 1. Mix 1 min/speed 4. Scrape down sides of bowl; mix 30 sec/speed 4.
- Leave to cool at room temperature then press cling film over surface of pastry cream and transfer to the fridge. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
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Megan Ellam is an Australian keto recipes blogger and author of amazing keto cookbooks such as Slow Cook Keto, Keto Loco, The Healthy Family Keto Cookbook and Every Day Keto.
Megan has been following a ketogenic diet since being diagnosed with insulin resistance in early 2017.
75 responses to “Easy Keto Custard (only 4 Ingredients)”
Hi! Thanks so much for this recipe. I made ice cream in my Creami with this custard. Since I knew I was going to eat the whole thing in one go, instead of the full 200ml of cream I used about 100ml each of cream and almond milk to cut down on the carbs. Also used Allulose as my sweetener and added the tiniest pinch of salt since i know freezing tends to deaden flavors a bit. It was fabulous.I am puzzled by the instruction ti use 200 g of cream. Grams are a weight, not liquid measure, so am I supposed to weigh the liquid? Or better yet, could you please give the liquid amount, either in ml or in liquid ounces.
Hi Katerina, 200g and 200ml in this instance are the same. It was in weight due to people who use scales or an appliance that bases on weight. I will be adjusting it shortly.
I used whole eggs at room temperature also. Hubby and l both thought it was pretty good. We poured it over some keto baked donuts that l made a couple of days ago. Still learning how to use Thermomix and this is a great, quick recipeIt is a fave of mine and can be used for so many dessert ideas.
Super easy and fast. One of my favourite recipe for Thermocook, almost too good to be true ๐ Whilst before making custard was a chore, it is a pleasure now๐๐๐ Sometimes I use whole eggs, texture is a little bit lighter, still very nice. No eggy taste as long as eggs are not cold. Loving it! ๐So happy you enjoyed it Nina.
This is quick, simply and tasted amazing! The perfect Keto comfort food.
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