Description
A quick and easy keto microwave mug cheesecake that can be made in just 90 seconds, perfect for satisfying your cheesecake cravings without the need for a large cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz / 142g cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp powdered sweetener
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients with a fork or a balloon whisk until there are no lumps.
- Lightly grease 2 ramekins with oil or melted butter.
- Divide the batter between the ramekins.
- Microwave one ramekin at a time for 1 minute on high, then for a further 20 seconds.
- Cool on the counter for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for about 1 hour.
- Serve straight from the ramekin or invert onto a plate and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Net carbs: 2.6g per portion.
- Adjust cooking time based on microwave wattage.
- This dessert is gently sweet; add more sweetener if desired.
- For a crust, mix almond flour, sweetener, and melted butter, then press into the ramekins before adding the batter.
- Oven method: Bake at 160 C / 325F for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Fat: 22.2g
- Saturated Fat: 13.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2.8g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 8.1g