Description
Delightful keto custard promises creamy indulgence without sugar-laden guilt. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering smooth satisfaction for health-conscious dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 480 ml (2 cups / 16 fl oz) heavy cream / double cream
- 2 large eggs
- 100 g (½ cup) powdered monk fruit allulose blend
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- Nutmeg (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate the oven to 177°C (350°F), creating an ideal thermal environment for custard baking.
- Egg Foundation: Whip eggs with an electric mixer at medium-low speed until achieving a light, airy consistency that forms the base of the custard.
- Cream Infusion: In a saucepan, blend heavy cream, powdered sweetener, and sea salt. Warm gently over medium-low heat until tiny bubbles emerge around the edges, reaching 82°C (180°F). Integrate vanilla extract to elevate the flavor profile, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Tempering Technique: Carefully stream the heated cream mixture into whisked eggs, continuously stirring to prevent curdling and maintain a silky smooth texture. This crucial step ensures a uniform, luxurious custard consistency.
- Ramekin Distribution: Pour the custard mixture evenly across six ramekins. Optionally, sprinkle ground nutmeg for an aromatic finishing touch that enhances the sensory experience.
- Water Bath Assembly: Arrange ramekins in a deep baking dish, surrounding them with hot water until it reaches midway up the ramekin sides. This moisture-rich technique promotes even cooking and prevents surface cracking.
- Baking and Setting: Place the water bath in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. Look for set edges with a slight center wobble. Confirm doneness by inserting a knife near the center—it should emerge pristine and clean.
- Cooling and Refinement: Allow custards to cool naturally at room temperature, enabling proper setting. For optimal texture and intensified flavors, refrigerate before serving to allow the dessert to fully develop its delicate characteristics.
Notes
- Tempering Technique: Slowly add hot cream to eggs while whisking to prevent curdling and create a silky, smooth custard texture.
- Water Bath Wisdom: Surrounding ramekins with hot water ensures gentle, even heating, preventing cracks and maintaining a delicate custard consistency.
- Doneness Detection: Look for set edges and a slight center jiggle; a clean knife insertion confirms perfect baking without overcooking.
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigerate custards to enhance flavor development and achieve a firmer, more refined texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 0.6 g
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg