Keto Lemon Meringue Custard

 

Keto Lemon Meringue Custard

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

Custard:

  • cup monk fruit sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon arrowroot powder
  • Zest of 2 lemons 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 ½ cups heavy cream 2 large egg yolks
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • teaspoon salt

Meringue:

  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
  • teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Heat heavy cream in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add monk fruit sweetener, arrowroot powder, salt and lemon zest, whisking well.
  • Whisk in the egg yolks. Increase heat to medium low. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to simmer.
  • Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice, mixing well.
  • Pour the custard into four 4-ounce ramekins and set aside.
  • For the meringue, whip egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Add monk fruit sweetener and vanilla extract. Whip on high until stiff peaks form.
  • Spoon the meringue on top of the custard.
  • Turn broiler on high and place the top rack about 8-inches from the broiler.
  • Place ramekins under the broiler until the meringue is lightly browned (about 1 to 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the meringue).
  • Transfer ramekins to the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 19g
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