Description
This almond milk custard is dairy free but doesn’t sacrifice the taste or texture of traditional custard!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup + 1 tbsp Almond Milk
- 4 medium Egg Yolk
- 1/3 cup Monk Fruit Sweetener, divided in half
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Combine the milk and half of the monk fruit sweetener in a medium saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat, occasionally stirring, until the sweetener has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Whisk the egg yolks and the remaining monk fruit sweetener in a separate mixing bowl until pale and creamy.
- Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, constantly whisking to temper the eggs and prevent them from scrambling.
- Return the custard mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, constantly stirring, until it reaches 180°F/82°C on a thermometer. The mixture should thicken and coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the custard mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and into a measuring cup with a spout. This will remove any lumps and ensure a smooth texture.
- Pour the custard mixture into four ramekins and place them in a large baking dish. Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake the custards for 40-45 minutes in the preheated oven at 340°F/170°C or until set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove the custards from the oven and let them cool to room temperature. Then, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
- Serve the almond milk custards cold, garnished with your favorite toppings if desired.
Notes
- Choose high-quality almond milk for better flavor and consistency.
- Use a thermometer to ensure custard reaches 180°F/82°C.
- Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve for smoothness.
- Cool custard to room temperature before chilling in the fridge.
- Consider alternative sweeteners, like stevia or regular sugar.
- Optional: Enhance taste with toppings like berries, nuts, sauces, or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 112.2 mg
- Fat: 10.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 368.9 mg