Sugar-Free Crème Brûlée

If you’ve ever thought crème brûlée was off-limits because of diabetes or sugar restrictions, this recipe is going to change everything. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a restaurant-worthy dessert that’s low-carb, sugar-free, and unbelievably smooth. The caramelized top cracks perfectly under the spoon, revealing that dreamy vanilla custard underneath.

And the best part? It tastes exactly like the classic — no aftertaste, no gritty texture, just pure indulgence.

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🥣 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Custard

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 large egg yolks
• ⅓ cup allulose (best for smooth custard—no crystallizing)
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
• Pinch of salt

For the Brûlée Topping

• 2–3 tbsp allulose (caramelizes beautifully)

Important: Do not use erythritol for the topping — it won’t melt or caramelize properly.

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Sugar-Free Crème Brûlée

1️⃣ Heat the Cream

In a saucepan, warm the heavy cream with vanilla over medium heat
until steaming but not boiling. Turn off the heat.

(If using a vanilla bean, split it, scrape out seeds, and steep 10 minutes.)

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2️⃣ Whisk the Yolks

In a bowl, whisk egg yolks + allulose + salt until pale and slightly thickened.

This step gives you that classic silky custard!

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3️⃣ Temper the Eggs

Slowly drizzle warm cream into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
(Prevents scrambling.)

Once combined, strain through a fine mesh sieve for a super smooth texture.

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4️⃣ Bake in a Water Bath

Pour the custard into 4 ramekins.
Place them in a deep baking dish and pour hot water around them halfway up.

Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30–40 minutes,
until centers jiggle like Jell-O but aren’t liquid.

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5️⃣ Chill

Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate 3–4 hours (or overnight).
This is where the custard becomes perfectly silky.

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6️⃣ Torch the Top

Just before serving:
Sprinkle a thin layer of allulose on top of each custard.

Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize it until glassy and amber.
Let it cool for 2–3 minutes so it hardens.

Tip: If you don’t have a torch, broil on the top rack for 1–2 minutes, watching VERY closely.

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🍮 Nutrition (Per Serving)

Approximate values:

• Calories: 260
• Net Carbs: 2–3g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 24g
• Sugar: 0g added