Keto No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
Ingredients:
Biscuit Base:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup granulated erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 500g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)
- 300ml heavy cream
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 2 lemons
Decoration:
- 150ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
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Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Line a 20cm (8-inch) springform tin with parchment paper.
- Biscuit Base:
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour and granulated erythritol.
- Mix in the melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the base of the prepared tin.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set.
- Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered erythritol until smooth and creamy.
- Add lemon zest and juice, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the chilled biscuit base, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, to set.
- Decoration:
- Whip the additional heavy cream with powdered erythritol until soft peaks form.
- Pipe the whipped cream on top of the cheesecake in your desired pattern.
- Garnish with lemon slices and zest, if using.
- Serving:
- Carefully remove the cheesecake from the tin and transfer it to a serving plate.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy this keto-friendly lemon cheesecake!
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Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving, makes 8 servings):
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Total Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sodium: 90mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 7g
- Net Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 7g
Keto Tips:
- Sweeteners: Use powdered erythritol or another keto-friendly sweetener to ensure it blends well into the cream cheese filling and whipping cream.
- Almond Flour Base: Almond flour provides a low-carb alternative to traditional biscuits. Ensure the mixture is well-pressed for a firm base.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a zesty flavor while keeping the recipe keto-compliant. Avoid using sweetened lemon juices.
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Enjoy this keto no-bake lemon cheesecake as a delicious and satisfying low-carb dessert!