Absolutely! Hereβs a Keto-Friendly Creamy Lemon Squares recipe ππ₯§βtangy, creamy, and low in carbs. Perfect if you want a dessert without the sugar spike.
Keto Creamy Lemon Squares
Ingredients (8β10 squares)
For the Crust:
- 1 Β½ cups almond flour
- 3 tbsp erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
- ΒΌ cup butter, melted
- Β½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Lemon Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- Β½ cup erythritol
- ΒΌ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ΒΌ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Line an 8Γ8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra to lift the squares out later.
2. Make the Crust
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, erythritol, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake 10β12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
3. Make the Lemon Filling
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, erythritol, lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust.
4. Bake the Lemon Squares
- Bake 15β20 minutes, until filling is just set (slightly jiggly in the center).
5. Cool & Chill
- Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate at least 1β2 hours to firm up.
6. Slice & Serve
- Lift squares out using parchment paper, cut into 8β10 squares, and serve.
- Optional: dust with powdered erythritol for a βsugaryβ look.
Tips
- For extra tang, add Β½ tsp cream of tartar to the filling.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.