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    Keto Creme Brulee Recipe With Just 1 NET CARB

    by Joseph Duff 7 Comments

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    This keto creme brulee recipe is unbelievably smooth & creamy and it has a caramelized "sugar" top that just melts in your mouth. Honestly, it's every bit as divine as the kind you'd get at a high-end restaurant, but the difference is that this keto friendly creme brulee is completely sugar free, and has under 1 NET CARB per serving!

    Two large ramekins filled with crème brûlée on top of a white counter. Next to the ramekins to the right is a white bowl filled with sugar with a spoon in it.

    Table of Contents

    • THE BEST KETO CREME BRULEE
      • INGREDIENTS 
        • MAKING SUGAR FREE CREME BRULEE
      • HOW TO MAKE KETO CREME BRULEE
        • STEP 1: MAKING THE KETO CUSTARD
        • STEP 2: BAKING THE CREME BRULEE
        • STEP 3: CARAMELIZING THE TOP
        • CARAMELIZING CREME BRULEE IN OVEN
      • MAKING INSTANT POT CREME BRULEE
      • HOW TO STORE KETO CREME BRULEE
      • WRAPPING IT ALL UP
    • EASY KETO DESSERTS 
    • Keto Creme Brulee | Low Carb, Gluten Free, & Sugar Free
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Notes
      • Nutrition
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    THE BEST KETO CREME BRULEE

    Now, I don't know about you, but when it comes to fancy desserts, the number one thing that comes to my mind is creme brulee. I mean, what could be more luxurious than rich French custard with a crispy caramelized sugar top?

    And if you thought that you couldn't make creme brulee at home - much less have it on the keto diet - prepare to have your mind blown.

    Believe it or not, this keto creme brulee recipe is incredibly easy to make with just 4 ingredients, and it's totally low carb and sugar free!

    Honestly, it's so good that even my family and friends who aren't on keto can't tell the difference between this and the "real" thing.

    But there is a big difference, and that is this keto low carb version has under 1 NET CARB per serving! And it's pretty crazy considering how delicious it tastes.

    A large ramekin filled with crème brûlée on top of a white counter. There's part of another ramekin with crème brûlée in it in front of it.

    INGREDIENTS 

    As I mentioned, you only need a few keto friendly ingredients to make this dreamy dessert.

    Here's everything you'll need to make the keto custard:

    • Just Over 1 ½ Cups Heavy Cream
    • 4 Egg Yolks
    • ¼ Cup Granulated Erythritol
    • 1 Vanilla Bean

    And for the burnt "sugar" top:

    • ¼ Cup Granulated Erythritol

    This keto creme brulee is an elegant and effortless low carb French dessert you don't want to miss! So make sure to pick up any of the ingredients you're missing.

    And you can put the heavy cream to good use by making this Keto Chocolate Mousse next!

    Crème brûlée and a large white ramekin with a spoon submerged in it.

    MAKING SUGAR FREE CREME BRULEE

    Creme brulee is traditionally high in sugar, so we'll be using a keto friendly sweetener to make this deliciousness sugar free. 

    The best keto sweetener I've found for this sugar free creme brulee recipe is granulated erythritol. It adds the perfect amount of sweetness and caramelizes just like regular sugar. And my go-to is Granular Swerve since it taste exactly like sugar with the same sweetness level, along with 0 sugars and 0 calories.

    That said, you can use other brands like Lakanto's Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener - this monk fruit sweetener is another one that will work really well in this keto dessert. 

    Crème brûlée filling in a pot on top of a burner on a white counter.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO CREME BRULEE

    Ok, so, making creme brulee keto friendly might seem intimidating since it's such an elegant dessert. But it's actually a lot simpler than it seems!

    You can break this recipe into three basic steps: making the keto custard, baking the creme brulee, and finishing the top.

    All told, this recipe only takes 20 minutes to prepare, and then just an hour to bake. So get your ingredients out, and let's get going!

    A hand holding a spoon with crème brûlée filling on it with a streak out of the middle. The spoon is being held over a pot filled with crème brûlée on top of a burner on a white counter.

    STEP 1: MAKING THE KETO CUSTARD

    First, use a sharp knife to open the vanilla bean lengthwise. Then use the back of the knife to gently scrape the vanilla beans out from the pod.

    Next, take out a pot and combine the heavy cream, egg yolks, vanilla, and a quarter cup of granulated Swerve.

    Now, cook the custard on medium heat for around 10-15 minutes with some occasional stirring.

    At about the 10-minute mark, coat the back of a wooden spoon with the custard and make a line through it with your finger. If the line on the back of the spoon stays visible, the custard is thick enough. But if the custard quickly fills in the gap, it's too runny and needs a little more time to cook.

    Also, in the meantime of the custard cooking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200°C).

    Two large ramekins filled with crème brûlée filling in a glass oven dish on top of a white counter.

    STEP 2: BAKING THE CREME BRULEE

    Once the keto custard is ready, pour it into individual ramekins. And, just so you know, this recipe makes enough for 4 small ramekins or 2 medium-sized ones.

    Anyway, once the ramekins are filled, place them in a baking dish filled with water - the water level should reach half of the height of the ramekins.

    Bake for 1 hour at 400ºF (200°C) or until the custard has fully set.

    Now you can do the next step from here for warm creme brulees or cool them for a few hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator for chilled creme brulees with a firmer texture.

    A spoon sprinkling granulated erythritol on top of crème brûlée in a ramekin. There is another ramekin filled with crème brûlée behind it.

    STEP 3: CARAMELIZING THE TOP

    Alright, here comes the really fun part - caramelizing the sugary top.

    You can either do this step before bringing the creme brulees out or if you want to get fancy with it, do it right at the table as you serve them!

    Once the creme brulees are baked, sprinkle a layer of granulated Swerve on top of each one.

    Then, use a blow torch to gently burn the sugar until you get a crispy golden-brown crust.

    Finally, serve and enjoy!

    A blow torch torch in the top of crème brûlée in a white ramekin. Behind that is part of another ramekin filled with crème brûlée.

    CARAMELIZING CREME BRULEE IN OVEN

    If you don't have a blow torch, you can finish the top off by broiling the creme brulee in the oven.

    After the creme brulees bake, transfer them to a baking sheet and put it on the oven rack directly under the broiler.

    Then broil on high until the top of the creme brulee turns golden brown. And make sure to keep a close eye on them, checking frequently - it will only take a minute or so to caramelize. 

    Once they're done, serve and enjoy!

    A large white ramekin with crème brûlée in it. Behind it is part of another ramekin with crème brûlée and part of a small white bowl filled with sugar.

    MAKING INSTANT POT CREME BRULEE

    Now, if you have a steamer basket that you can use in an Instant Pot, you've got another great method for making keto creme brulee!

    First, add about a cup of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot and put the steamer basket in it. Then, cover each of the ramekins with aluminum foil and arrange them on the steamer basket. 

    Next, seal the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to cook at high pressure for 7 minutes or low pressure for 10 minutes.

    When the time is up, let it naturally release pressure for about 15 minutes.

    Then, follow the rest of the steps to blow torch or broil the tops. 

    Crème brûlée and a large white ramekin with a spoon submerged in it.

    HOW TO STORE KETO CREME BRULEE

    If you plan to save some of this keto creme brulee for later, it's best to skip torching them until you're about to serve them.

    Otherwise, the caramelized top will soften, and it won't have the same crunchy, crackly texture. It will still be delicious, though!

    To store the baked keto custard, wrap the ramekins tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

    When you're ready to serve them, just torch the top (no need to warm them up) to finish! If you're starting from frozen, thaw them in the fridge overnight before torching.

    WRAPPING IT ALL UP

    Well, that is how to make creme brulee keto friendly!

    You don't have to go to a fancy restaurant and spend a bunch of money to indulge in this decadent French dessert.

    This keto creme brulee is a sugar free version with under 1 NET CARB that is just as satisfying and tasty as the regular kind.

    So next time you have a special occasion, want to impress your significant other, or treat your family, you know what keto dessert recipe to make. 

    I hope you enjoy this low carb keto creme brulee as much as I do. If you try it, be sure to let me know in the comments what you think!

    EASY KETO DESSERTS 

    If you're looking for some more delicious and easy keto desserts, we have some pretty awesome ones on the blog that you have to try!

    Check out these low carb, gluten free, and sugar free recipes:

    • Keto Cupcakes
    • Keto Brownies
    • Keto Chocolate Cake
    • Keto Funnel Cakes
    • Keto Reese's Pie
    • Keto Lemon Bars
    • Keto Bread Pudding

    Oh, and you'll find plenty more keto dessert recipes just like these on our Youtube channel too.

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    Keto Creme Brulee | Low Carb, Gluten Free, & Sugar Free

    Crème brûlée and a large white ramekin with a spoon submerged in it.
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    5 from 7 reviews

    This keto creme brulee recipe is unbelievably smooth & creamy and it has a caramelized "sugar" top that just melts in your mouth. Honestly, it's every bit as divine as the kind you'd get at a high-end restaurant, but the difference is that this keto friendly creme brulee is completely sugar free, and has under 1 NET CARB per serving!

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour
    • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 small ramekins 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Keto Low carb

    Ingredients

    Scale

    Keto Custard:

    Just Over 1 ½ Cups (400 ml.) Heavy Cream

    4 Egg Yolks

    ¼ Cup (50g) Granulated Erythritol

    1 Vanilla Bean

    Burnt "Sugar" Top:

    ¼ Cup (50g) Granulated Erythritol

    Instructions

    1. Open the Vanilla bean in half lengthwise with a knife and gently remove the seeds.
    2. In a pot, cook heavy cream, egg yolks, vanilla, and erythritol at medium heat for 10-15 minutes - stirring occasionally-  or until you can mark your finger in the back of a wooden spoon.
    3. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200°C).
    4. Transfer the custard mixture to individual ramekins (either 2 medium or 4 small).
    5. Place the ramekins in a baking tray filled with water (water should reach the middle of each ramekin).
    6. Bake for 1 hour.
    7. Sprinkle granulated erythritol on top and burn it with a blow torch until fully caramelized. 
    8. If you don't have a blow torch - transfer to a baking sheet and put it directly under the broiler. Broil on high until the top turns golden brown (it will only take a minute or so).

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 ramekin
    • Calories: 325
    • Fat: 31.5
    • Carbohydrates: 0.5
    • Fiber: 0
    • Protein: 2.75

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    1. Amber

      December 19, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      Soooo good new fav keto dessert!

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    2. Gianna

      December 20, 2021 at 6:02 pm

      Oh wow this was delicious! I love creme brulee and and am happy to have a low carb recipe now.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Alina

      December 22, 2021 at 8:37 am

      The texture of the custard was divine

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    4. Kat

      January 16, 2022 at 3:10 pm

      Made it today, and my whole family devoured it.

      ★★★★★

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    5. Wendy

      January 29, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      So good. My hubby didn’t even know it was low carb.

      ★★★★★

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    6. Kimberly

      February 03, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      I have become totally obsessed with this recipe it is amazing!

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    7. Susanna

      February 12, 2022 at 2:26 pm

      Holy this was delicious!!

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