Sugar-Free Classic Vanilla Custard
Indulge in the creamy elegance of Sugar-Free Classic Vanilla Custard, a guilt-free twist on the timeless dessert. This wholesome recipe features the natural aroma of vanilla bean, perfectly complemented by a sugar substitute like erythritol or stevia, making it ideal for those on a low-sugar or diabetic-friendly diet. Thickened with cornstarch and enriched with creamy egg yolks, the custard develops a silky texture that’s both comforting and luxurious. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this versatile dessert can be served chilled in individual bowls for a simple yet sophisticated treat or used as a luscious filling for pastries and tarts. Whether you're looking for a refined, sugar-free dessert or a crowd-pleaser without the guilt, this vanilla custard is sure to satisfy! Keywords: sugar-free vanilla custard, low sugar dessert, diabetic-friendly recipe, creamy vanilla custard, healthy homemade custard.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 Vanilla bean
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 0.333 cup Sugar substitute (like erythritol or stevia blend)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, pour the whole milk.
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape the seeds out. Add both the seeds and the pod to the milk.
Heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to steam. Do not let it boil. Remove from heat and let it infuse for 10 minutes.
While the milk is infusing, in a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar substitute, cornstarch, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Remove the vanilla pod from the milk.
Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
Once thickened, immediately remove from heat and strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps.
Allow the custard to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard, and refrigerate until chilled thoroughly.
Serve the custard in individual bowls or use it as a filling for pastries or tart shells.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.7 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 797 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 810 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 693 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 839 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
