Description
This Keto-Friendly Basque Burnt Lemon Cheesecake is creamy, tangy, and low in carbs. Perfect for pleasing your taste buds while sticking to your keto diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in the sour cream and sweetener, mixing until well combined.
- Mix in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is incorporated before adding the next.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a parchment-lined springform pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is dark brown but the center is still jiggly.
- Let it cool at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a less tangy flavor, reduce the amount of lemon juice.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Basque
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg