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Keto High Protein Lemon Cheesecake
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Keto High Protein Lemon Cheesecake

Tasting like an indulgent treat and as good for you as a protein shake, this keto high protein cheesecake has a fresh lemon flavor.
Course Dessert
Keyword high protein cheesecake
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 415kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Pie Pan

Ingredients

Keto Crust

  • 2 cups Almond Flour
  • 1/4 cup Granular Sugar Substitute
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 5 tbsp Butter

Keto Lemon Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese
  • 5.3 ounces Greek Yogurt Plain
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1/3 cup Granular Sugar Substitute
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Lemons
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Xanthan Gum
  • Powdered Sugar Substitute as garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sugar and salt.
  • In a small microwave safe bowl, melt the butter.
  • Stir the melted butter into the flour mixture, until you have a crumbly texture.
  • Press the mixture into a 9 in pie shell, or spring form cake pan. Press evenly along the bottom, and up the sides.
  • Pierce the bottom with a fork, then bake for 16 minutes.
  • Carefully remove from the oven and set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, mix together the cottage cheese, greek yogurt and cream cheese.
  • Add in the sugar substitute, vanilla, salt, zest & juice of two lemons. Mix together.
  • Last, add in the eggs and preferred thickener. Mix until you have a smooth texture.
  • Pour the mixture into your pie shell.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Garnish with powdered sugar substitute if desired.

Notes

Calories: 415  Net Carbs: 6 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.