Thick creamy vanilla custard - the real stuff made from scratch but without any flour or sugar!

Real Custard with no added sugar in a jug

Custard (the real stuff but sugar-free!)

You can buy NAS (no added sugar) custard powders, which some may tolerate in small amounts when well-paired. However, for those who want proper custard that is much more tolerable, you could try this recipe for a low-carb homemade REAL custard! This recipe is based on Delia Smith’s recipe for custard but tweaked to remove the carbs.

Double cream should be used if you want thicker custard, which is better for making a trifle. However, if you want more of a pouring custard, use single cream instead.

Custard

Thick creamy vanilla custard – the real stuff made from scratch but without any flour or sugar!

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Course: Desserts, Sauces

Cuisine: British

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: custard

Free or Subscription Recipe: Free Recipe

Free from: coconut, gluten, nuts

Calories: 2401kcal

Author: Jo Paterson

Ingredients

600 ml cream double or single
6 large egg yolks
1 whole vanilla pod split lengthways (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
3 tbsp xylitol or erythritol sweetener to taste

Instructions

Prepare the vanilla pod by splitting in half lengthways and scraping a knife along the inside to remove the seeds
Add the cream, vanilla seeds and split vanilla pod to a saucepan
Whisk the egg yolks and sweetener together in a bowl and set aside
On a low heat, bring the cream to a gentle simmer. The cream should only be just simmering and not boiling or this will cause the eggs to scramble in the next step
Carefully add the warm cream to the eggs very slowly in small amounts, whisking with a balloon whisk constantly. Continue mixing until all the cream is added and the mixture goes golden yellow and smooth
Return the mixture to the saucepan and continue whisking on a very low heat until thickened. The custard should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove the vanilla pod and add sweetener to taste

Notes

Nutritional info. is based on the whole amount made.

NOTE: For the best outcomes with this recipe, it is best to use the recommended ingredients in the quantities stated.

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