Description
Keto lemon cheesecake bars combine tangy citrus with creamy richness for a low-carb dessert. Zesty and indulgent, these bars offer a guilt-free treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (96 g) almond flour
- ⅓ cup (80 mL) lemon juice
- 5 tbsps (75 mL) salted butter, melted
- ½ cup (60 g) confectioners sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tbsps lemon zest
- ⅓ cup (40 g) coconut flour
- 2 tbsps confectioners sweetener
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, creating easy removal access for the finished dessert.
- Create Crust: Merge melted butter with almond flour and confectioners sweetener, pressing the uniform mixture evenly across the pan’s bottom. Toast in the oven at 350°F for 7 minutes until achieving a delicate golden appearance.
- Develop Cheesecake Filling: Blend cheesecake ingredients in a mixer until transforming into a velvety, smooth mixture. Spread carefully over the cooled crust, ensuring a consistent layer.
- Craft Lemon Layer: Combine lemon ingredients in a blender, processing until reaching a silky texture. Briefly refrigerate to enhance flavor integration and consistency.
- Assemble and Bake: Gently pour the chilled lemon mixture over the cheesecake layer. Place in a preheated oven at 325°F, baking until the top layer sets with a subtle firmness.
- Finalize Dessert: Remove from oven and allow complete cooling at room temperature. Once stabilized, slice into precise squares, revealing the elegant layered keto-friendly bars.
Notes
- Prepare Pan Perfectly: Line with aluminum foil for seamless dessert removal and clean cutting.
- Master Crust Technique: Press mixture evenly, ensuring uniform thickness and golden-brown texture during toasting.
- Blend with Precision: Use high-speed blender or stand mixer to create smooth, lump-free cheesecake and lemon layers.
- Chill for Optimal Flavor: Allow layers to cool completely, enabling flavor melding and firm, clean-cut squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27-32 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg