Description
Indulge in the zesty delight of Keto Lemon Cheesecake Bars—a perfect dessert that combines three luscious layers: a buttery almond flour crust, velvety lemon cheesecake, and a bright lemon bar topping. These bars are not only delicious but also keto-friendly, allowing you to satisfy your sweet cravings without the guilt. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in, they offer a refreshing burst of lemon flavor wrapped in a creamy texture that everyone will adore. Simple to make and easy to customize, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your low-carb dessert rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted completely)
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sweetener
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/3 cup confectioners sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup confectioners sweetener
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
- For the crust, mix almond flour, melted butter, and confectioners sweetener until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and pre-bake for 7 minutes. Let cool.
- In a blender, combine cream cheese, egg yolk, confectioners sweetener, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, lemon juice, zest, confectioners sweetener, and coconut flour until smooth. Chill for 10 minutes before pouring over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg