Italian Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

This keto Italian Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake is a delicious and low-carb Italian dessert. This dessert is very refreshing, bright, and creamy. It features a blend of ricotta cheese, almond flour, cream cheese, lemon juice & zest, and eggs. This cheesecake comprises proteins, good fats, and is also low in carbs as well so this is a filling dessert as well. This cheesecake is sweetened with Erythritol to satisfy the sweet cravings without the additional carbs. This keto Italian Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake fits well in the low-carb and keto diet. This cheesecake is prepared in only one hour, so we don’t have to spend much time on this cheesecake.

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STATS:

• Time for Preparation: 15 minutes
• Portion size: 1 slice
• Number of calories: 250 kcal
• Cuisine: Italian
• Time for cooking: 50 minutes
• Course: Dessert
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
• Overall time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Portion: 8 slices

EQUIPMENT:

• Beater
• Bowl
• Beater
• Spring form pan
• Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup Erythritol
• 2 teaspoon lemon zest
• Two tablespoon juice of lemon
• One teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp. almond flour
• Salt

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

RICOTTA CHEESE:

• We have to utilize the full-cream and whole milk ricotta cheese.

CREAM CHEESE:

• It is added to provide the creamy consistency and we have to utilize the soft cream cheese.

KETO SWEETENER:

• We have to utilize the keto sweetener like stevia, monk fruit, or Erythritol to sweeten the dessert.

LEMON JUICE & ZEST:

• It is added in the cheesecake to provide the strong lemon flavor and it should be fresh for the best taste.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• It is utilized to prepare the crust of this cheesecakes and it should be fine.

EGGS:

• It is added to bind the cheesecake and it also provide the creamy and custard like texture.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• It is included in the cheesecake batter to deepen the flavor and to provide the warm.

SALT:

• It is added to fix the sweetness in the dessert.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. We can warm up the oven at 325 degrees F.
2. Then we can apply the parchment paper on the pan.
3. Then we can add the ricotta cheese and cream cheese in dish and beat them to form a smooth and creamy batter.
4. We can add the Erythritol and mix to dissolve the sweetener.
5. Then we can add eggs one by one and mix with batter by beating.
6. Now we can mix the lemon juice and zest, almond flour, and vanilla extract.
7. Blend all the components to form the smooth consistency.
8. We can pour the batter in pan.
9. Bake the cheesecake for forty-five to fifty minutes.
10. Now we can cool the cheesecake in oven for one hour.
11. Then put in fridge for whole night or four hours.
12. We can slice the cheesecake with knife and serve.

TIPS:

• We have to utilize all the ambient temperature ingredients to prepare the smooth batter.
• You don’t have to over bake the cheesecake to prevent the cracks.
• We would have to keep the leftover in fridge so that they remain moist.
• You have to properly cool the cheesecake in the oven for one hour before putting in fridge.
• We would utilize the water bath for even baking.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can place the slice in container and stock the cheesecake for five days.

FREEZER:

• Wrap the aluminum foil in cake slices and stock the slices for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I make this cheesecake with part-skim ricotta cheese?

• We can make this cheesecake with part-skim ricotta cheese but it is less creamy so it is best to prepare it with full fut.

Will I exclude the cream cheese?

• It is not possible to skip the cream cheese to prepare this cheesecake because it provides the texture and flavor.

Is this dessert gluten-free?

• This dessert is completely gluten-free as it is prepared with all the gluten-free ingredients.

Can I make this with some other sweetener?

• We can utilize the any sweetener of choice as we like but it should be keto-friendly.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Overall carbs: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Net carbs: 3g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 20g
Calcium: 150 mg
Caloric content: 250 kcal
Vitamin A: 500 IU
Iron: 0.4 mg
Sodium: 150 mg
Potassium: 120 mg
Portion size: 1 slice
Serving: 8