Easy Custard Recipe 

Why You’ll Love This Easy Custard Recipe

This custard is:

• Sugar-free and diabetic-friendly
• Smooth, creamy, and comforting
• Ready in under 10 minutes
• Made with simple pantry ingredients
• Perfect for custard cups or tart fillings
• Naturally higher in protein from egg yolks + soy milk

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Easy Custard Recipe

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened soy milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons Splenda
• 2½ –3 tablespoons cornstarch
• Cornstarch adds a small number of carbs — see notes below
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Pinch of salt

Method

 

1. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 3 tablespoons Splenda, and cornstarch until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the soy milk to a saucepan over medium-low heat and warm until steaming (not boiling).
3. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent scrambling.
4. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, for 5–7 minutes until thick, silky, and pudding-like.

Tips for the Perfect Custard

• Always cook on low heat to avoid curdling.
• Stir constantly for even thickening.
• For a lower-carb version, replace cornstarch with ½ teaspoon xanthan gum.
• Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or almond extract for seasonal flavors.
• Use Fairlife milk in place of soy milk if you want more protein.

How Many Carbs Does This Custard Have?

This custard is diabetic-friendly but not fully keto because of the cornstarch.

• Cornstarch contributes about 18–22g carbs to the entire batch.
• Divided into servings, the carbs remain low.

Serving Size & Nutrition

Serving Size:

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Approximate Nutrition per Serving:

(Values vary depending on soy milk brand)

• Calories: ~80–100
• Protein: ~4–5g
• Carbs: ~4–5g
• Fat: ~4–5g
• Added Sugar: 0g

Variations You Can Try

Eggnog Custard:

Add nutmeg and a drop of rum extract.

Peppermint Custard:

Add a little peppermint extract and sugar-free chocolate shavings.

Gingerbread Custard:

Mix in cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

Final Thoughts

This easy custard recipe is perfect for anyone wanting a cozy, creamy dessert that’s sugar-free and diabetic-friendly. It comes together quickly, uses simple ingredients, and tastes just like classic vanilla custard without all the sugar.