Introduction:
Indulge your taste buds in the luscious world of cheesecake while staying true to your keto lifestyle with our Keto Burnt Basque Cheesecake. This culinary masterpiece is a low-carb rendition of the classic Spanish dessert, known for its caramelized exterior and creamy interior. If you’re looking for guidance on maintaining a successful keto diet, explore our Custom Keto Meal Plan and embark on the 28-Day Keto Challenge for comprehensive support.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Serves: 8
Difficulty: Intermediate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Keto
kcal per Serving: 280
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- ยฝ cup sour cream
- ยฝ cup powdered erythritol
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ยฝ teaspoon almond extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC) and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sour cream, powdered erythritol, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the almond flour and melted butter. Mix until it forms a paste.
- Drop small spoonfuls of the almond flour mixture on top of the cheesecake batter.
- Use a toothpick or a skewer to create a marbled pattern by swirling the almond flour mixture into the cheesecake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set with a beautiful burnt top.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Note: This Keto Burnt Basque Cheesecake is a keto-friendly dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping your carb intake in check.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 26g
- Protein: 7g
- Total Carbs: 4g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
For personalized keto meal planning, visit our Custom Keto Meal Plan and embark on the 28-Day Keto Challenge to achieve your keto goals deliciously. Enjoy the creamy decadence of this Keto Burnt Basque Cheesecake without compromising your keto journey.