Sugar Free Lemon Custard
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Sugar Free Lemon Custard
Description
This lemon custard relies on heavy cream simmered with a sugar substitute such as Swerve to create a sweetened base without traditional sugar. After the sweetener dissolves during boiling, fresh lemon juice and grated lemon zest are stirred in to provide bright, natural citrus flavor. The mixture is cooled, divided into ramekins or glasses, then chilled for at least an hour or overnight to set into a smooth custard. Garnishes like additional lemon zest, fresh berries, or mint can add visual appeal and subtle freshness.
The custard offers a firm but creamy texture and a balance of tang and sweetness achieved through the fresh lemon components combined with the sugar alternative. It is a straightforward, refrigerated dessert that suits low-carb or sugar-free dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Swerve or similar cup for cup sugar substitute
- 5 Tbl lemon juice 1 medium, fresh
- 2 tsp lemon grated, zest
Instructions
- Bring cream and swerve to boil over a medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium, and boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly, adjusting heat as needed to prevent mixture from boiling over. Remove from heat.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest. Let cool 10 minutes.
- Stir mixture again and divide among six ramekins or glasses.
- Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and chill until set, 1 hour or overnight.
- Allow to set completely before garnishing Garnish with lemon zest, berries or mint.
Notes
- Swerve is a zero net carb sweetener; using other substitutes may alter the custard's nutritional values and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1114IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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