Description
A delicious, low-carb lemon cheesecake that’s perfect for those following a keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons erythritol sweetener
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup erythritol sweetener
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons erythritol sweetener. Mix until well combined and crumbly.
- Press the almond flour mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sour cream, 1 cup erythritol sweetener, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about an hour.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate overnight before serving.
- This cheesecake can be topped with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Keto, Cheesecake, Low Carb, Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Dessert, Healthy Eating, Fit Food, Homemade, Lemon Dessert