These are creamy, caramelized custard bars — a smooth, rich vanilla custard with a golden, spiced top. They’re a high-protein, low-carb take on classic crème brûlée in easy-to-serve bar form.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Silky smooth custard and caramelized top exactly like your photo
- Very high protein from eggs and Greek yogurt
- Elegant yet simple to make
- Sugar-free and keto-friendly
- Perfect for dessert or a fancy breakfast treat
Ingredients (Makes 9–12 bars)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups (450g) full-fat Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- ¾ cup (150g) allulose or powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment paper.
- Blend all ingredients (eggs, Greek yogurt, sweetener, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt) until completely smooth.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Bake 35–45 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best texture).
- Before serving, sprinkle with extra cinnamon (or a sugar-free sweetener blend) and broil or use a kitchen torch for a caramelized top.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 35–45 minutes Total Time: 45–55 minutes (+ chilling)
Nutrition (Per Bar, 1/9 batch)
- Calories: ~180
- Protein: 14g (high)
- Total Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 12g
