Keto custard is one of the most logical recipes to adapt for a ketogenic diet, yet it can also be one of the trickiest to perfect. Achieving the silk‑smooth texture of a classic custard takes patience, a few testers, and plenty of rich cream to create a luxurious low‑carb dessert you’ll be proud to serve.
Vanilla is a timeless flavour for custard—delicately aromatic and endlessly comforting. This simple vanilla keto custard works well warm or chilled, and it’s a dessert you can enjoy any time of year. Whether you’re making it for family or just to treat yourself, this recipe is straightforward and satisfying.
Keto Custard
This easy vanilla custard requires just a few ingredients and minimal fuss. Once you get started, you’ll appreciate how quickly it comes together and how rich and creamy the result is.
If you enjoy creamy vanilla custard, explore other dessert recipes on the blog for more keto‑friendly ideas. You can also find additional recipes in the Best Selling Keto Cookbook and follow structured meal plans that include desserts like this one.
Calories and Nutrition
The recipe includes a nutrition panel with calorie and macronutrient details per serving. A typical serving of this custard provides around 250 kcal. The full nutrition facts below list fat, carbohydrates (including fiber), and protein so you can track it against your daily targets.
Carbohydrates
Carb content is shown in the nutrition panel. If you need more detail or have questions about adjusting the recipe to fit your macros, feel free to leave a comment or note your preferences when making substitutions. I’m happy to help with suggestions to lower carbs further or adapt sweetness to taste.
I hope you enjoy this creamy vanilla keto custard as much as I enjoyed developing and testing it. Share it with friends or anyone who appreciates a perfectly silky low‑carb dessert.
Until next time.
Recipe
Keto Custard
250kcal
FatForWeightLoss (Aaron Day)
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Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Almond Milk
- 1 Cup Thickened cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla bean or 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 1/3 Cup Erythritol
Instructions
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Combine the almond milk and thickened cream in a medium saucepan.
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If using a vanilla bean, split it lengthwise and scrape the seeds with the back of a knife.
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Add the vanilla seeds (or vanilla extract) to the milk and cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Do not let it boil. Remove from heat.
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Whisk the egg yolks with the xanthan gum and erythritol in a bowl. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
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Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 15–20 minutes, until the custard coats the back of a spoon.
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Serve warm or chill and serve cold.
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