Low Carb Creamy Vanilla Pudding - 4 Net Carbs

From The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook. Phases 2-4. Per Serving: 4 net carbs, 4 total carbs, 0g fiber, 6g protein, 31g fat, 320 calories

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients

• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 8  large  egg yolks
• 1⁄4 cup Splenda granular
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Bring 2 inches water to a boil in the bottom of a double boilder over high heat.
2. In the top of the double boiler, combine the cream, water, egg yolks, splenda, salt, and vanilla.
3. Set over simmering water to cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 4 minute.
4. Transfer to bowls; cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
5. VARIATIONS:
6. For chocolate pudding, add 3 tbsp cocoa powder and reduce vanilla extract to 1 teaspoons Use only 7 egg yolks.
7. For coffee pudding, sub 2 tsp instant coffee for the vanilla bean.