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
Slow Cooker Keto Maple Custard
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!
TamiJoy
What could I 7se instead of the coconut milk?
Brenda
More heavy cream would be fine.
Catherine Voci
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!
Patti
Do you measure the brown sugar packed or loose?
Thanks!!
Brenda
packed
Amber
Do I need to put any water around the ramekins in the slow cooker? I've never used my slow cooker without liquid!
Brenda
Nope you don't. It's such a low temp no need for a water bath.
Cheryl
Could these be made in a large glass pie dish instead of individual ramekins? I don't have enough ramekins.
Brenda
Yes that would work fine.
Catherine Voci
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.
Brenda
Thank you!
Diana
Can this be cooked on the oven
My slow cooker is too small
Brenda
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.
Joanne
Can I sub 2% milk or half and half for the whole milk?
Joy Bailey
Hi there , can I use coconut cream and coconut milk. Many thanks .....Joy
Brenda
I'm sure you could but I have not tried it to say for sure how it would turn out.
Cecile
Do you have any idea how long to cook in an instant pot?
Michelle
Did you cook them on the low or high crockpot setting? I'm guessing high, but wanted to verify. Thanks!
Brenda
Sorry I forgot to add that will fix it now, yes it was high.