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    Keto creme brulee

    Published: Mar 11, 2022 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Made with just 5 ingredients, this keto creme brulee recipe is an easy and indulgent gluten-free and low carb dessert you can make at home. 

    White ramekin with vanilla creme brûlée, two spoons are lying next to it.
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    • Ingredients and substitutions
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    Ingredients and substitutions

    Heavy cream - Your heavy cream should be 34-36% fat.

    Eggs – This dessert can be made using whole eggs or egg yolks only. I decided to go with whole eggs (at room temperature).

    Sweetener - I use allulose in this recipe because it's closer to real sugar in terms of flavor. Also, allulose melts well when blown with a culinary torch and becomes a caramel color like real sugar.

    Vanilla extract - You can use a real vanilla bean (just open it, scrape it, and put it into heavy cream until simmering), but I prefer to use a vanilla extract that I add to the egg mixture instead. It's a faster and cheaper option.

    Salt - Always add salt to your desserts for flavor balance.

    White ramekin with creme brûlée, one spoon taken.

    Step by step directions

    1. Preheat the oven to 150C/300F and prepare 4 ramekins by placing them in a deep baking dish (a casserole dish will work) so it can later be filled with boiling hot water, when the ramekins will be half-submerged. Prepare boiling water in a large pot or kettle.

    2. Whisk together the eggs, vanilla, sweetener, and salt in a mixing bowl until reaching a homogenous consistency. Set aside.

    3. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it starts simmering at the edges. Remove from the heat.

    4. Very slowly, pour the cream into the egg mixture while whisking vigorously without stopping. 

    4 images collage showing step by step directions to make creme brûlée.

    5. Pour into the prepared ramekins. If you see small pieces of cooked eggs in the mixture, pour them into the ramekins using a fine mesh strainer. Also, pour the hot water into the baking dish.

    6. Bake in a water bath for 25-30 minutes or until just barely set in the middle. Should be jiggly.

    7. Remove from the oven and let sit at room temperature until cool completely. Then, refrigerate uncovered until completely chilled and set. 

    8. Remove from the fridge, sprinkle allulose sweetener evenly on top, and blow with a culinary torch until the sweetener has melted and become a caramel color. Serve this delicious low carb crème brûlée right away.

    Carbs in keto creme brulee

    This sugar-free crème brûlée is one of the easiest sweet low carb recipes you can make. You will make 4 ramekins filled with low carb keto custard with only around 3g net carbs per serving.

    Caramelising sweetener with a kitchen torch to make creme brûlée.

    FAQ

    How long does keto crème brûlée last in the fridge?

    Keep in the fridge covered with plastic wrap for up to 3 days. Sprinkle with the sweetener and blow with the torch right before serving.

    Can you freeze keto crème brûlée?

    It can be frozen for up to 1 month. Make sure you use heavy cream that is 36-40% fat if you're planning to freeze your brûlée. Before using, thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, sprinkle with the sweetener, blow with the torch, and serve.

    A spoon filled with creme brûlée, white ramekin with the rest of dessert on the background.

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    Recipe

    White ramekin with creme brûlée, two silver spoons are lying near.

    Keto creme brulee

    Made with just 5 ingredients, this keto crème brûlée recipe is an easy and indulgent gluten-free and low carb dessert you can make at home.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: French
    Keyword: Creme brulee, Keto desserts, Vanilla custard
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 386kcal

    Equipment

    • 4 Ramekins
    • Kitchen torch

    Ingredients

    • 4 large eggs at room temperature
    • 4 tbsp 60g allulose sweetener + extra for the caramel top read the notes section about other sweeteners you can use
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1 ½ cup 360ml heavy cream 34-36% fat

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 150C/300F and prepare 4 ramekins by placing them in a deep baking dish (a casserole dish will work) so it can later be filled with boiling water, when the ramekins will be half-submerged. Prepare boiling water in a large pot or kettle.
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until combined and a homogenous consistency.
    • Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it starts simmering at the edges. Remove from the heat.
    • Very slowly, pour the cream into the egg mixture while whisking vigorously without stopping.
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekins and pour the boiling water into the baking dish. If you see small pieces of cooked eggs in the mixture, pour them into the ramekins using a fine mesh strainer.
    • Bake in the water bath for 25-30 minutes or until just barely set in the middle. Should be jiggly.
    • Remove from the oven and let sit at room temperature until completely cool. Then, refrigerate uncovered until completely chilled and set.
    • Remove from the fridge, sprinkle allulose sweetener evenly on top (around 1 tablespoon per ramekin), and blow with a culinary torch until the sweetener has melted and become a caramel color.

    Notes

    NET CARB: 3g
    You can use other sweeteners than allulose for the custard. However, if we’re talking about caramel tops, I highly recommend sticking to allulose. Out of all the sweeteners, it performs best in everything to do with caramelization.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto creme brulee
    Amount Per Serving (1 ramekin)
    Calories 386 Calories from Fat 342
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 38g58%
    Potassium 150mg4%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 1583IU32%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 84mg8%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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    1. Beverly says

      March 25, 2022 at 11:49 pm

      Love Creme Brulee will be making this as soon as I get a torch.

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