Easy Homemade Sugar Free Custard Recipe (2024)

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You have to give this Sugar Free Custard from scratch a go. I never thought that I could give up the convenience of packet custard for making custard from scratch, but this sugar free custard I made was easy, and tasted o much better than the stuff you buy from the supermarket.

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This sugarless custard had more taste, more flavour, generally more complexity going on which funnily enough you should probably expect when you go to the effort of making something that’s not out of a packet! So what makes it sugar free? Well, in my kitchen, I use natural sweeteners like natvia, norbu or stevia. Much much better not only for your waisteline and keeping cravings at bay, but also for your health as well.

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How To Make Sugar Free Custard From Scratch

Making custard from scratch is actually quite simple. I don’t know why I have avoided it for so many years. I mean I grew up eating custard and apple pie filling that my mum used to make, and I have eaten it many times since.

But sadly too many times I took the shortcut and bought premade custard from the cold food section of the supermarket. Or when I was trying to be a bit more DIY at making custard, several times I made custard from a packet mix. Both of these options are perfectly fine, except that they have heaps of sugar! Especially the premade cold version. Plus I realise now, after making my own custard from scratch that they taste kind of fake and overly processed.

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The thing is, as I began to eat less and less sugar, and my tastebuds changed, I found that they were just too sweet for me, hence my investigation into how to make a sugar free custard began.

A Sugar Free Custard Recipe with 5 Ingredients

It takes 5 key ingredients, 6 if you count the nutmeg on top which is completely optional (and I highly recommend!). The thing to be careful of is to not boil the milk and vanilla bean initially, as you don’t want boiling milk turning your egg mixture into semi scrambled eggs!

So very warm milk, stirred into the egg mixture, then onto the stove. The key is to have patience whilst it works its magic. It may take between 15 and 20 minutes for the custard to thicken up and become that rich creamy sugar free dessert you are secretly craving!

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TIP: Whatever you do, don’t get distracted doing something else and leave the custard to cook itself. You may end up coming back to a gluggy mess that is thick and sticking to the saucepan. Stick close to the stove whilst it’s thickening and remember, patience, it will eventually turn into thick creamy and lush custard.

I tend to eat my desserts cold and I definitely like to eat my custard cold. Is this weird? My husband thinks so. He likes to eat his custard fairly hottish, which I can’t bring myself to do. So, with my cold custard, I love to have it drizzled over chunks of apple pie fillingor over my sugar free apple crumble.

How Long Does Homemade Sugar Free Custard Keep For?

If you can stop yourself from eating this custard all in one sitting, it will keep in the fridge for 3 days, but make sure to cover it with plastic, or store it in an air tight container to keep it from forming a skin on top.

How soon can you have this custard made and on the table for dessert? 25 minutes tops! The perfect amount of time to let dinner settle so you’re ready for round 2!

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Homemade Sugar Free Custard

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Easy homemade sugar free custard that is rich and creamy and actually tastes like custard. More flavour and way less sugar than store bought and you probably have the ingredients in your kitchen right now. Who needs packet mixes! Not me!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 2 people

Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Egg yolks at room temperature
  • ¼ cup Granualted Stevia
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste
  • 2 cups Low Fat Milk
  • 4 teaspoons Cornflour
  • Pinch of Nutmeg

Instructions

  • Warm milk, sweetener and vanilla bean paste in a pot on stove until gently heated, but do not boil. Then remove from heat and sett aside.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornflour until combined

  • Whilst still whisking the egg mixture, pour the warmed milk into the bowl and continue to whisk until all combined

  • Return custard mixture to saucepan, on LOW heat, until custard gradually thickens (stirring occasionally) This could take around 15 minutes or so.

  • Once thickened to your liking, take it off the heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSugar: 1g

Note: Sugars contained in this recipe are from naturally occurring sugars in fruits, vegetables or other natural sweeteners. Calories have been calculated for your convenience using My Fitness Pal and are based on the ingredients listed in the recipe card.

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Easy Homemade Sugar Free Custard Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Who has sugar free custard? ›

Whit's is proud to offer a no sugar added frozen custard.

What are the 3 types of custard and their ingredients? ›

All the Major Stirred Custard Variations (and there are a lot of them)
  • mousse = base + whipped cream/meringue + stabilizer.
  • bavarian/ bavarois/ crème bavaroise = creme anglaise + gelatin + whipped cream.
  • blancmange = milk/cream + gelatin.
  • crème anglaise = milk/cream + egg yolks.
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What are the 4 components of custard? ›

These are the basic ingredients you'll need to make this homemade custard recipe:
  • Milk: This decadent custard starts with four cups of milk.
  • Butter: A tablespoon of butter lends richness.
  • Vanilla: Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the custard.
  • Eggs: Four eggs ensure a creamy, thick, and velvety texture.
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How is custard made from scratch? ›

🔪 How to make Custard

In a jug, mix the egg yolks, cornflour, sugar and vanilla extract. Pour the hot cream/ milk over the egg mixture, slowly, whilst stirring constantly, then pour back into the pan and heat gently while stirring with the whist, until thick and creamy.

Can diabetics eat sugar-free custard? ›

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!

Is sugar-free vanilla pudding OK for diabetics? ›

Gelatins and puddings are popular dessert items. Unlike fruits, these dessert options offer no nutritional value. However, people can eat a small portion of sugar-free pudding or gelatin as a low-carb dessert without interfering with their blood sugar levels.

What are the mistakes when making custard? ›

Experts Reveal 12 Big Custard Mistakes You're Probably Making
  1. Not knowing the difference between starch-thickened and egg-thickened custards. ...
  2. Not knowing the difference between stovetop and baked custards. ...
  3. Adding the eggs to your custard too quickly. ...
  4. Overcooking custard. ...
  5. Cooking custard at too high a temperature.
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What's the difference between vanilla pudding and custard? ›

While most custard and pudding recipes both typically call for eggs, the main difference is that pudding uses a starch for thickening, whereas custard's thickening agent is the egg itself (or egg yolk, in most instances). Custard's texture also tends to be firmer than pudding.

What is the most common custard? ›

Sweet custards are more common, though, and they can take the form of a filling for a pastry, like crème patissière, or pastry cream, which is a stirred custard with added flour; or a sauce that's poured over a dessert, such as crème Anglaise, which is simply a thin stirred custard; as well as the main element of the ...

What is Culver's custard made of? ›

Vanilla Frozen Custard [Milk, Cream, Skim Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Egg Yolk, Guar Gum, Mono & Diglycerides, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, Natural and Artificial Vanilla Flavor], Pecan Pieces [Vegetable Oil (Peanut, Cottonseed, Soybean and/or Sunflower Seed), Sea Salt], Salted Caramel [Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed ...

Is custard healthier than ice cream? ›

Brands vary, but vanilla ice-cream typically has about 10 per cent more calories than custard, as well as twice the saturated fat, less protein and half the calcium and potassium. However, ice-cream usually has less sugar and salt, too.

What is custard called in America? ›

The US equivalent of custard is custard. We also have pudding which is thicker and more set than custard usually with flour or cornstarch. We do not refer to the dessert course of a meal as pudding. Custard has no cornstarch or flour and is often served as a sauce over berries or poundcake.

Is homemade custard good for you? ›

With milk as the main ingredient, custard is a good source of protein and contains calcium, which is good for bone health.

How long does homemade custard last? ›

Recipe Tips

Homemade custard will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How do you keep custard from scrambling? ›

When adding eggs to the custard mixture, add them slowly while whisking continuously. This will help to prevent the eggs from curdling or scrambling. It is also important to temper the eggs before adding them to the custard mixture.

Does Rita's have sugar free custard? ›

Rita's Light Line includes Sugar-Free Italian Ice and Slenderita, a creamy and delicious fat-free soft serve. The expanded offerings help everyone who goes to Rita's enjoy happiness…

Can a diabetic eat frozen custard? ›

While there are some extra things to consider, ice cream can be included in a healthy meal pattern even if you have diabetes. It's best to eat ice cream in moderation and to choose an option with lower saturated fat, lower carbs and no or low added sugar.

Is frozen custard sugar free? ›

Both ice cream and frozen custard are made with milk, cream and sugar. The additional ingredient that gives frozen custard its creamy texture is pasteurised egg yolk. Frozen custard also has significantly less air (overrun) in it compared to your typical ice cream so it is more dense in consistency.

Can diabetic patient eat fruit custard? ›

Custard apple is highly recommended for people with diabetes because of its high fibre content. It can help you regulate your blood glucose levels by slowing down the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream. Being high in fibre, they can keep you full for a longer time and help you curb your hunger pangs.

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