Description
A delightful low-carb treat, this Lemon Keto Cheesecake is smooth, creamy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 tbsp powdered erythritol
- 5 tbsp melted butter
- 32 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered erythritol (can reduce to 1 1/4 cup for less sweetness)
- 2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt or sour cream
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 egg yolks (for lemon curd, optional)
- 1 egg (for lemon curd, optional)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (for lemon curd, optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (for lemon curd, optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (for lemon curd, optional)
- 4 tbsp butter (for lemon curd, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, and powdered erythritol. Spread the mixture on the bottom of the pan and press to make the top smooth. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300 F.
- In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese and powdered erythritol for 3-4 minutes. Add vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing to combine.
- Add yogurt (or sour cream) and beat on medium speed to combine.
- Slowly add eggs, one at a time, beating with the mixer on medium speed after each addition.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 70-80 minutes until edges are golden and top is set. Let cool in the oven for 40 minutes, then cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- For lemon curd (optional), combine egg, egg yolks, lemon zest, juice, and powdered erythritol in a heatproof bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Fill a large pot with water to create a double boiler. Heat over medium heat and place the heatproof bowl above it. Whisk constantly for 8-9 minutes until thickened. Strain and add butter. Let cool and refrigerate.
Notes
- Nutritional info does not include the lemon curd.
- No water bath is used for baking.
- Erythritol in the curd may crystallize after a day but will still taste delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 228mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 103mg