Low Carb Lemon Chess Custard

Note from Cheri: This recipe was given to us by our friend April S. Fields, author of the fabulous book 101 Low-Carb & Sugar-free Dessert Recipes. This recipe is part of a collection April shared about maintenance and gradually adding carbs back into your diet after losing the weight. Click here for that story. Click here for lots more low carb recipes!

This recipe tastes just like Grandma's Chess Pie (without the crust).

4 eggs 2 cups Maltitol 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon cornmeal 1 tseaspoon flour 1/8 teaspoon salt

Makes 4 Servings Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat the eggs, beat in Maltitol, mixing well, then add the remaining ingredients. Pour into four ramekin dishes that have been buttered or coated with spray oil. Set these into a baking dish and pour enough hot water to come up half-way on the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Serve chilled or warm, topped with sliced strawberries. Makes a wonderful light, refreshing dessert to complete a summer meal too. Total carbs: 12.2 Per serving: 3.05