Caramelized Pear Custard Recipe

Glucides nets Atkins™
Style:American
Cook Time:20 Minutes
Phase:Phase 3
Difficulty:Difficult
INGREDIENTS
- 2tbspButter
- 2tbspXylitol
- 0 1/4tsp, groundCardamom
- 2pear, medium (approx 2-1/2 per lb)Pears
- 3largeEgg (Whole)
- 2largeEgg Yolk
- 2cupHeavy Cream
- 2tbspMaple Syrup (sugar-free)
- 0 1/2fl oz (no ice)Rum
- 1tspVanilla Extract
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat the butter, xylitol and cardamom in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Slice the pears into 1/2-inch wedges. Once the butter has melted add the pears and allow to caramelize for 4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and arrange in a pie plate or 3-4 cup casserole dish. Reserve about 2 Tbsp syrup and pour the remaining over the pears (keep remaining in the sauce pan and set aside).
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, heavy cream, sugar free syrup, rum and vanilla until combined. Pour mixture over the pears and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and custard has set. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Using a pastry brush, brush the top with reserved caramel syrup. If the syrup has hardened, reheat in the sauce pan until liquid.
Cooking Tip
We love the idea of customizing this recipe to make it your own! If you add any ingredients, just be sure to keep an eye on net carbs.