Is vanilla custard gluten-free?

Yes, vanilla custard can be made gluten-free depending on the ingredients used.

How can I serve vanilla custard?

It can be served plain or topped with fruits, chocolate, or caramel.

Freezing isn't recommended as it alters the texture.

Dessert

Vanilla custard is a smooth and creamy dessert typically made with milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, offering a rich flavor experience.

Per 100 g

98 kcal

1/2 cup

117 kcal

(120 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
3 g / 100g	14 g / 100g	4 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 53% · Fat 35%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1/2 cup (120 g, 117 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1/2 cup takes about 29 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Vanilla Custard is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 187 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Tropical Fruit Smoothie Bowl	80	2 g
Vanilla Custard	98	3 g
Mango Lime Sorbet	120	0.5 g
Mango Sticky Rice Balls	200	3 g
Caramel Apple Nachos	210	1 g
Raspberry-Lemon Muffins	325	4.5 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

5/10

While delicious, custard should be enjoyed in moderation due to its calorie content.

Is vanilla custard gluten-free?: Yes, vanilla custard can be made gluten-free depending on the ingredients used.
How can I serve vanilla custard?: It can be served plain or topped with fruits, chocolate, or caramel.
Can you freeze vanilla custard?: Freezing isn't recommended as it alters the texture.

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