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    Home » blog » Low Carb Maple Slow Cooker Keto Custard

    Low Carb Maple Slow Cooker Keto Custard

    February 22, 2023 by Brenda Bennett 21 Comments

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    This Creamy Maple Keto Low Carb Custard is easily made in the slow cooker for a simple, but fuss free keto dessert! Just 5 ingredients plus spices and just 1 g net carbs per serving! 

    Traditional Custard Recipe versus Keto Custard Recipe

    Flavors of fall and winter always include some maple and cinnamon and that's exactly what you'll find in this creamy custard!

    Made with a secret ingredient to keep this beauty of a dessert low carb you won't care or notice it's made minus real maple syrup!

    The smooth texture goes on for days with each spoonful and the maple and cinnamon linger on your tastebuds making this the best combination in the world!

    Slow Cooker Low-Carb Desserts

    Would you believe these custards were made in the slow cooker?

    Making dessert in the crock pot or slow cooker might not be something you've ever done, but once you try it, you'll wonder why it took you so long in the first place! 

    My favorite easy keto desserts in the slow cooker include; Crock Pot Pumpkin Pie Bars, Crock Pot Dairy Free Fudge and my Blueberry Custard!

    My whole family, all 3 picky kids and the picky hubs loved this keto version of custard!

    My oldest teen said, "It tastes like perfect French Toast, but without the bread!"

    My youngest was happy no tree nuts were involved in the making of this recipe since he has a tree nut and peanut allergy.

    And my daughter said it was so delicious and, "Can I have more Whipped Cream on it?" So to me, it's a winner and it was so completely easy!

    Easy Low Carb Egg Custard Recipe

    Just 5 main ingredients for this creamy dessert. Whole eggs, heavy cream, coconut milk, low carb sweetener and maple extract.

    We also like a pinch of sea salt and a little ground cinnamon, but it is optional.

    Mix it all up in a small bowl, pour into individual ramekins like I did for this delicious keto dessert or even make it in one large dish or right in the crock pot itself. But please note, cook time will increase making it as one large sugar free custard.

    I prefer the perfectly portioned small ramekins and that way no one can overindulge.

    How to Make Easy Keto Custard in Slow Cooker

    To view the nutritional information, scroll to the bottom of this blog post and you will find the recipe card.

    Instructions

    Combine all the ingredients into a stand mixer or large bowl using a hand mixer and blend on medium high until well combined.

    Grease six- 4 ounce capacity ramekins and evenly pour batter into each, filling each only ¾ of the way, essentially about 3 ounces filled.

    Place 4 ramekins on the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the other two carefully against a side of the slow cooker, and slightly on the edges of the bottom ramekins. 

    Close the lid and cook for 2 hours on high or when the center is set but still jiggly in the middle. 

    Remove from the slow cooker and cool to room temperature for 1 hour then place in the fridge to chill for 2-3 hours.

    Enjoy with some Sugar-Free Whipped Cream, fresh berries and a sprinkle of cinnamon!

    Oven Directions

    If you prefer to make this in an oven instead of the slow cooker, place ramekins in a large baking pan. I would suggest preheating your oven to 325 degrees F.

    Pour hot water into the large baking dish to bake these in a water bath for 45 minutes to one hour.

    Brenda's Pro Tip FAQs

    What if I don't have maple extract?

    If you don't have maple extract you can certainly use real maple syrup, but of course that will change the calories and carbs of the entire recipe.

    You could also try Lakanto Sugar Free Maple Syrup, but use just a very small amount. You could also use vanilla extract to replace the maple extract.

    Can I use a different sweetener?

    I love Swerve brown sugar and Sukrin Gold as a replacement for all things that need that brown sugar flavor and this product works perfectly in this recipe, but if you don't have it on hand you can sub with whatever sweetener you prefer.

    Use my Sweetener Guide & Conversion chart that provides you other sweetener options and amounts.

    Can I replace egg yolks with egg whites?

    No, the custard won't thicken without adding the yolks.

    Can I make this dairy free?

    You could use all coconut milk or coconut cream if you can't have heavy cream.

    I've made this with all heavy whipping cream instead of using coconut milk, it was equally as delicious. Using all heavy cream will also increase your calories but will reduce your carbs.

    What size are the ramekins?

    These are the Ramekins I purchased for my Slow Cooker. 

    Easy Keto Dessert recipes you might like:

    All our favorite custard keto desserts!

    • Keto Custard Pie
    • Keto Egg Custard Tarts
    • Coffee Roll Egg Custard
    • Lemon Custard Pie
    • Keto Vanilla Custard
    • Pumpkin Custard
    • Keto Creme Brulee

    Keto Slow Cooker Low Carb Custard Recipe

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    Slow Cooker Keto Maple Custard

    Servings: 6 custards
    Calories: 212kcal
    Author: Brenda Bennett/Sugar-Free Mom
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    Ingredients

    • 2 egg yolks
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup coconut milk full fat, canned
    • ¼ cup Swerve Brown sugar sub or another sugar-free brown sugar substitute
    • 1 teaspoon maple extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt optional
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional

    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients into a stand mixer and blend on medium high until well combined.
    • Grease six 4 ounce capacity ramekins and evenly pour batter into each, filling each only ¾ way, essentially about 3 ounces filled.
    • Place 4 ramekins on the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the other two carefully against a side of the slow cooker, and slightly on the edges of the bottom ramekins. 
    • Close the lid and cook for 2 hours on high or when the center is set but still jiggly in the middle. (Oven directions are above in blog post)
    • Remove from the slow cooker and cool to room temperature for 1 hour then place in the fridge to chill for 2 hours.
    • Enjoy with some Sugar-Free Whipped Cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon!

    Notes

    Net carbs: 1g
    This recipe was first published in October 2017 and updated with video in October 2020. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1custard | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @sugarfreemom and tag #sugarfreemom, I'd love to see your dish!
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    About Brenda

    Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.

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    1. TamiJoy

      January 13, 2021 at 5:10 pm

      What could I 7se instead of the coconut milk?

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      • Brenda

        January 14, 2021 at 8:05 am

        More heavy cream would be fine.

      • Catherine Voci

        February 22, 2023 at 12:16 pm

        I've been making this for several years now and it's one of our favorites. So easy to make! I guess my recipe is an older version with whole milk instead of the coconut milk, but I use Almond milk I have also used Caramel extract instead of Maple if I'm out and it's delicious both ways. I love that it's portioned controlled too!

    2. Patti

      October 26, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Do you measure the brown sugar packed or loose?
      Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Brenda

        October 27, 2020 at 8:39 am

        packed

    3. Amber

      November 20, 2017 at 3:27 pm

      Do I need to put any water around the ramekins in the slow cooker? I've never used my slow cooker without liquid!

      Reply
      • Brenda

        November 20, 2017 at 3:33 pm

        Nope you don't. It's such a low temp no need for a water bath.

    4. Cheryl

      November 16, 2017 at 11:00 pm

      Could these be made in a large glass pie dish instead of individual ramekins? I don't have enough ramekins.

      Reply
      • Brenda

        November 17, 2017 at 7:16 am

        Yes that would work fine.

    5. Catherine Voci

      November 06, 2017 at 2:46 pm

      Made this yesterday and it is so good! Being diabetic I miss decadent desserts and this cured all my cravings. My husband loved it too.

      Reply
      • Brenda

        November 06, 2017 at 3:59 pm

        Thank you!

    6. Diana

      October 23, 2017 at 11:48 pm

      Can this be cooked on the oven
      My slow cooker is too small

      Reply
      • Brenda

        October 24, 2017 at 8:53 am

        sure, 325 F for 30 minutes then check, if center is set but still jiggly then take it out, if not let it go another 10-15 minutes.

    7. Joanne

      October 23, 2017 at 11:05 pm

      Can I sub 2% milk or half and half for the whole milk?

      Reply
      • Joy Bailey

        October 24, 2017 at 10:43 am

        Hi there , can I use coconut cream and coconut milk. Many thanks .....Joy

      • Brenda

        October 24, 2017 at 3:41 pm

        I'm sure you could but I have not tried it to say for sure how it would turn out.

    8. Cecile

      October 23, 2017 at 11:23 am

      Do you have any idea how long to cook in an instant pot?

      Reply
    9. Michelle

      October 23, 2017 at 10:43 am

      Did you cook them on the low or high crockpot setting? I'm guessing high, but wanted to verify. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Brenda

        October 23, 2017 at 11:17 am

        Sorry I forgot to add that will fix it now, yes it was high.

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