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Keto Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd Topping

Delight in Keto Lemon Cheesecake with zesty Lemon Curd Topping

Experience the blissful tang of Keto Lemon Cheesecake with a lemon curd topping, a gluten-free low-carb dessert packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Keto
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Almond Flour Can substitute with other nut flours or gluten-free flour blends
  • 0.5 cups Sweetener (So Nourished Powdered Erythritol Monk Fruit Blend) Other powdered sweeteners like Swerve can be used
  • 1/3 cups Butter Melted
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Lemon Rind Use fresh lemon for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for optimal taste
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended for best texture
  • 1/2 cups Fresh Lemon Juice Do not substitute with bottled juice
For the Lemon Curd
  • 1/3 cups Allulose Prevents graininess in lemon curd
For the Meringue Topping
  • 4 large Egg Whites Whipped to stiff peaks
  • 1/2 cups Heavy Cream Adds richness and stabilizes meringue

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a springform pan, combine almond flour, sweetener, and grated lemon rind. Pour in melted butter, vanilla extract, and one egg, stirring until a dough forms. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sweetener, and fresh lemon juice until fluffy. Gradually incorporate room temperature eggs, ensuring each is blended before adding the next. Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust.
  3. Bake cheesecake at the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Cool inside the oven for an additional hour.
  4. Prepare lemon curd by whisking eggs, lemon juice, allulose, and heavy cream in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in butter until melted.
  5. Pour cooled lemon curd over the cheesecake evenly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually add allulose and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks are achieved.
  7. Spread or pipe meringue over lemon curd layer, optionally torch lightly for golden peaks.
  8. Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 6 hours. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor and avoid over-mixing to prevent cracks. Ensure ingredients are room temperature for better mixing, especially the eggs.

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