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This gluten-free vanilla custard tart recipe, with an exceptionally creamy texture and prominent vanilla flavor, is a dessert that everyone will like. It’s a low-carb, keto, and (of course) sugar-free sweet treat that anyone can recreate at home.

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First thing’s first, you can use a 9-inch (23cm) pie or tart pan for this egg custard tart recipe, but I prefer a tart pan with a removable bottom for convenience. Regardless, just use what you have on hand to make this amazing homemade custard tart recipe.

Low carb keto sweet pastry

Keto pastry for keto pies and tarts is as easy-to-make as using your regular white flour pastry. All you need to do is blend everything together, chill it in a freezer, shape it, and of course bake it. To see detailed instructions on how to make an EASY KETO PIE CRUST RECIPE << click here. You can easily make it ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Alternatively, freeze it for up to 1 month and thaw until the dough is cold-but-pliable when you want to use it.

Depending on what pie/tart you make, you want to partially blind bake or fully blind bake your keto crust. To make our gluten-free custard tart recipe, we’re going to partially blind bake it, meaning that we will bake the crust on its own till half-readiness, then fill it in with our sugar-free tart filling and bake it once more.

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How to make sugar-free custard tart filling

To make the keto custard tart filling with vanilla, we need to take a medium saucepot and add our heavy cream with granulated sweetener. Heat the mixture, occasionally stirring, over a medium-low heat until you see the first bubbles on the surface. Then, remove from the heat and let the mixture cool down until just warm to touch. Whisk in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.

Next, we need to mix in our beaten eggs. To do that, gradually add the beaten eggs into warm heavy creams while constantly whisking to prevent scrambling. If you notice some egg clumps inside the mixture, don’t worry! Simply strain the mixture through a sieve before pouring it into a pre-baked keto crust and you’re safe!

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How to bake gluten-free custard tart

The most important thing in keto baking is to not burn the crust. Keto-friendly flours and almond flour, in particular, brown super quickly, so it’s important to use pie shield or strips of aluminum foil to protect the outer crust.

After we’ve partially blind baked our keto tart/pie crust for 8-10 minutes on a lower rack of the oven (preheated to 350F (175C)), use a spoon or the flat bottom of a cup to slightly press down any puffiness that may have appeared. When the crust has cooled down and the custard filling is ready to be poured in, cover the edges of the tart crust with a pie shield or strips of aluminum foil and place it onto an extended lower oven rack. Now, you can safely pour in our sugar-free custard tart filling, slide the rack inside the oven, and bake it for 18-20 minutes or until the filling is almost set with a slight jiggle in the middle. Decorate and serve your gluten-free baked custard tart when it’s completely cool.

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Gluten-free vanilla custard tart recipe

This gluten-free vanilla custard tart recipe, with an exceptionally creamy texture and prominent vanilla flavor, is a dessert that everyone will like. It’s a low-carb, keto, and (of course) sugar-free sweet treat that anyone can recreate at home.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Custard tart, Egg custard tart, Sugar-free pie

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 slices

Calories: 238kcal

Author: Anna

Equipment

  • 9-inch/23cm pie or tart pan1

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Easy keto pie crust
  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup 240g heavy cream
  • ½ cup 100g granulated sweetener I use Sukrin
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Very thinly sliced lemons for decoration optional
  • Pomegranate for decoration optional

Instructions

CRUST

  • Check out detailed instructions on how to make EASY KETO PIE CRUST RECIPE.

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).

  • When the dough is cold but still pliable, roll it out between two pieces of parchment paper until it’s around 0.15 inches (4 mm) thick. Then, remove the top layer of the paper and carefully flip it onto a 9-inch (23cm) pie/tart pan. Fix all the cracks, if they appeared, and even out the crust. Prick the base with a fork and freeze for 10 minutes before baking.

  • Cover the edges of the pie crust with a pie shield or strips of aluminum foil to prevent over-browning and partially blind bake it on a lower rack for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust starts picking up a golden color in the middle.

  • When done, take out from the oven, gently press down with a spoon or the back of a cup if the crust has puffed up, and let it cool a little bit before filling with the tart filling.

FILLING

  • Keep the oven preheated to 350F (175C).

  • In a medium saucepot, combine the heavy cream with granulated sweetener and heat over medium-low, occasionally stirring until the first bubbles appear. Then, remove from the heat and let it cool down until warm to touch.

  • Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice and mix until fully combined.

  • Gradually add the beaten eggs into a warm heavy cream mixture while constantly whisking to prevent scrambling.

  • Cover the edges of the tart crust with a pie shield or strips of aluminum foil and place it onto an extended lower oven rack. Then, pour in the tart filling, slide the rack (with the tart on it!) into the oven, and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the filling is almost set with a slight jiggle in the middle.

  • When done, remove from the oven and let it cool down completely before decorating, if desired, and serve.

Notes

NET CARB: 3g (toppings are not included)

Nutrition Facts

Gluten-free vanilla custard tart recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 238Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Potassium 175mg5%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 444IU9%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 57mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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Gluten-free vanilla custard tart recipe - Here To Cook (2024)

FAQs

Which custard powder is gluten free? ›

20% OFF! Well & Good Vanilla Custard Powder is a plant based wonder that tastes just like regular custard, but it's made with no eggs and no dairy! This delicious custard dessert is also gluten free and free from nuts and soy.

What's the difference between egg custard and custard tart? ›

Custard tarts have long been a favourite pastry in Britain and the Commonwealth, where they are often called "egg custard tarts" or simply "egg custards" to distinguish the egg-based filling from the commonly served cornflour-based custards. They are sold in supermarkets and bakeries throughout the UK.

Why is my custard tart watery? ›

In order for a successful gelling of a starch in the recipe, the enzyme has to be killed by cooking the custard almost to boiling (a little less than 212 degrees F). Otherwise the left-over enzymes digest all of the nice firm starch gel and your custard is nothing but liquid.

Why do my custard tarts sink? ›

If the custard domes too much this indicates that you have over-cooked the custard, it will have boiled, and will sink back down leaving a big dip.

Who makes gluten free custard? ›

ORGRAN Custard Mix is sure to be a hit in your household. It tastes like regular custard, just without the gluten, dairy and egg! This custard mix is easy to prepare and is delicious on its own or combined with your other desserts.

Can you buy gluten free custard? ›

Gluten Free Custard Powder, quick and simple to use. It is a low fat product made from natural ingredients and results in a smooth and tasty custard which can be made conventionally or in the microwave.

Can you overcook custard? ›

However, if they are overheated, too many bonds form and the proteins clump. To find a fix for lumps, we overcooked a simple custard to 205 degrees (the recommended temperature is 175 to 180 degrees), at which point it was full of large lumps. Rescuing the custard turned out to be a cinch with an immersion blender.

What thickens a custard? ›

Custard is a decadent dessert made with eggs, milk, and sugar. Eggs are responsible for custard's thick and velvety texture, but some recipes (such as this one) call for thickeners such as cornstarch or arrowroot for extra richess.

How to know when custard is done? ›

Points to remember

Strain into a clean, heavy-bottomed pan and heat over a medium heat (be careful not to have the heat too high), stirring constantly until the mixture begins to steam and thicken. The custard is ready when you can draw a clean line through it on the back of a spoon, using your finger.

What are the mistakes when making custard? ›

If you use a recipe for the wrong type of custard, you might be unhappy with the results. Then, there are all the ways that you can curdle, split, or burn your custard, such as adding the eggs too quickly, failing to mix starches through properly, and not stirring custards constantly.

Why does my custard pie taste like scrambled eggs? ›

Why does my egg custard pie taste like scrambled eggs? Overbaked custard can lead to an eggy flavor and rubbery consistency. Make sure to bake the custard pie until slightly jiggly in the center.

Why does my custard tart taste eggy? ›

But when you overcook a custard, suddenly the connection is very, very clear. A nasty eggy taste takes up residence and won't go away. That's likely the result of heat breaking down the protein components cysteine and methionine to release sulphur, says Crosby.

Is Foster Clark's custard powder gluten free? ›

Ingredients. Maize Starch, Wheat Starch, Sugar, Salt, Colours (102, 110, 150d), Flavours. Contains: Wheat, Gluten.

Is store bought custard gluten free? ›

Most homemade custards are made from milk, sugar and eggs which are naturally gluten-free ingredients. That being said, some big brands of pre-packaged custard could have issues with cross-contamination and/or using gluten ingredients as thickeners. Please read the ingredient and nutrition label carefully.

Is white wings custard powder gluten free? ›

Product Details

Contains no artificial colours or flavours and gluten free.

Is birds vanilla custard powder gluten free? ›

The powder itself is free from dairy and eggs, using cornflour/cornstarch as a thickener instead. Bird's custard powder is gluten-free but may not be suitable for those with allergies due to a potential risk of cross-contamination.

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