Description
A creamy and smooth custard dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup powdered erythritol
- Freshly grated nutmeg (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C). This gentle temperature helps the custard cook slowly and evenly, giving it that tender, silky texture. Place six ramekins in a large baking dish or roasting pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack in the eggs and add the powdered erythritol. Whisk them together until well combined but not frothy—you want a smooth mixture without too many bubbles.
- Pour the unsweetened almond milk into a small saucepan and warm it over medium heat until it’s hot, but not boiling. You should see small bubbles forming around the edges—this is your cue to remove it from the heat.
- To avoid scrambling the eggs, slowly drizzle the hot almond milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. This step, known as tempering, ensures the custard stays smooth.
- Once the milk is fully incorporated, stir in the vanilla extract for that classic custard aroma and flavor.
- Evenly divide the custard mixture into the prepared ramekins. If you like, sprinkle a little freshly grated nutmeg on top for a traditional touch. Then, carefully pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins, creating a water bath to gently cook the custard.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the custard is just set with a slight jiggle in the center. Remove from the oven and let the ramekins cool in the water bath for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve warm for a soothing dessert, or refrigerate for a few hours and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- For a sweeter custard, you can adjust the amount of powdered erythritol to your liking.
- If you prefer using dairy milk, it can be substituted for the almond milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 210mg