zesty-lime-custardMy mom’s birthday falls on the 24th of December, and burnt out from the rich chocolately treats associated with the holiday season, she usually requests something lighter as her birthday dessert. Even in our home, we opt for this delicious lime-flavored custard to make the evening special on Christmas Eve.

This can be topped with whipping cream, cultured cream (for GAPS), or whipped coconut cream (for GAPS, dairy-free, and paleo).

 

Zesty Lime Custard with Whipped Coconut Cream Topping

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: GAPS Diet, Gluten Free, Paleo, SCD
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 281 kcal
Author: Cara Comini

This smooth and satisfying creamy treat is refreshing and delicious. It can be made in the slow cooker or baked traditionally in the oven.

Print

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup coconut cream the thick cream from the top of a can of coconut milk
  • Optional:Coconut Whipped Cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat slow cooker to high and fill with 1/2 inch hot tap water. Alternatively: Preheat oven to 375* and prepare a water bath by filling 2 shallow casserole dishes with 1/2 inch hot tap water.
  2. Mix the lime juice, lime zest, egg yolks, whole eggs, honey, and 1 cup coconut cream until well combined.
  3. Pour into custard cups
  4. Bake in a water bath until set, or steam in slow cooker until set (custard cups can be stacked in the slow cooker). For the oven this will take about 1 hour 15 minutes and for the slow cooker on high it will take between 3 and 4 hours.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to chill in the fridge.
  6. Top with coconut whipped cream as desired.

Recipe Notes

Hot weather tip: Use your slow cooker in the garage or on the porch to avoid heating up the house!

Nutrition notes: Nutrition calculated without the optional whipped coconut cream. 

Nutrition Facts
Zesty Lime Custard with Whipped Coconut Cream Topping
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 281 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 185mg62%
Sodium 30mg1%
Potassium 194mg6%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 252IU5%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Other treat recipes you’ll love:

Easy recipe - Zesty Lime Custard

Grain-Free Holiday Desserts, Breakfasts, and Side Dishes

Candied Butternut Squash, Zesty Lime Custard, Honey-Sweetened Pecan Pie, Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce, and 10 more holiday recipes that you'll love for the way they taste and the way they make you feel.

This holiday recipe book is completely free! Powered by ConvertKit
Please follow and like us: