Hereโs your creamy, silky, Fail-Proof High-Protein Egg Custard โ simple, smooth, and packed with protein ๐ช๐ฅ
Perfect for meal prep, dessert, or a high-protein snack.
๐ฎ Fail-Proof High-Protein Egg Custard
๐ฅ Ingredients (4 servings)
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3 large eggs
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1 cup egg whites
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2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or 1% milk for extra protein)
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ยฝ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
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1 scoop (25g) vanilla whey or casein protein powder
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3โ4 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (or sweetener of choice)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: nutmeg or cinnamon for topping
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions (Water Bath = No Curdling!)
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Preheat oven to 325ยฐF (160ยฐC).
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Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs + egg whites gently (donโt whip air in).
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Warm milk slightly (lukewarm only โ not hot).
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Slowly whisk milk into eggs.
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Add blended cottage cheese, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
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Strain mixture through a sieve (secret to silky texture).
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Pour into 4 ramekins.
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Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill with hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
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Bake 30โ40 minutes until centers jiggle slightly.
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Cool at room temp, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
๐ฅ Why This Is Fail-Proof
โ Water bath prevents scrambling
โ Straining removes bubbles
โ Lower baking temp = creamy texture
โ Added cottage cheese boosts protein & smoothness
๐ Nutrition (Per Serving โ Approx.)
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Calories: 180
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Protein: 22โ25g
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Carbs: 4โ6g
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Fat: 7g
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Sugar: 2โ3g
(Using almond milk + monk fruit)
๐ก Pro Tips
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For ultra-smooth texture, use casein protein (bakes better than whey).
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Donโt overbake โ slight jiggle = perfect.
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Want it richer? Replace almond milk with Fairlife milk for even more protein.
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Want keto? Use heavy cream + almond milk mix.
