Keto Lemon Icebox Pie

Want to make an ideal sweet treat without using the oven? This no-bake Keto Lemon Icebox Pie is an excellent low-carb treat! It’s creamy, tart, and lovely, with a refreshing citrus flavor that complements the buttery almond crust. Zero oven needed—merely mix, chill, and savor a decadent dessert that stays on track with your keto goals. Whether you serve this no-bake Keto Lemon Icebox Pie following dinner or at a summer gathering, this pie will be an instant hit with everyone.

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NUMERICAL OVERVIEW

• Diet Ketogenic, gluten-free
• Course Dessert
• Cuisine American
• Cook time: No cooking required
• Prep time 15 minutes
• Chilling time 6 hours
• Working time(total) 6 hours + 15 minutes
• Single portion size: One slice(one-eighth of the yield)
• Yield 8 slices
• Cooking method: Refrigeration or chilling
• Difficulty level Easy

TOOLS

• Juicer and zester
• Pie dish, 9-inch
• Pie cover or plastic wrap
• Mixing bowls
• Rubber spatula
• A hand or stand electric mixer
• Measuring spoons and cups

INGREDIENTS

CRUST

• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence
• Almond flour, 1 and 1/2 cups
• 6 tablespoons of butter
• Erythritol, one-third cup

FILLING

• 1/2 cup of erythritol
• Lemon zest, one tbsp.
• 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
• Vanilla essence, one tsp.
• 1 cup of whipping cream(heavy)
• Fresh lemon juice, one-third cup

GARNISHING

• Keto whipped cream
• Lemon zest(extra)
• Fresh slices of lemon

INGREDIENT NOTES

BUTTER

• We will need the melted and unsalted butter to set the crust and make it rich and flavorful. If you want to go non-dairy, use coconut oil.

ALMOND FLOUR

• We will require the almond flour as a low-carb base for our crust. It gives a rich, nutty taste just like graham cracker crust. You may use crushed pecans or walnuts as a nutty replacement.

LEMON JUICE AND ZEST

• Always go for the fresh lemons for either juice or zest to have a bright and strong citrus flavor. Bottled juice can also work fine, but it will give less taste.

KETO SWEETENER

• We are using here the powdered erythritol or monkfruit to sweeten the crust as well as the filling without increasing the carbs. You may choose allulose if you need.

WHIPPING CREAM

• The addition of heavy whipping cream will make up for the volume of filling, keeping it airy and light with low carbs and rich in healthy fats.

CREAM CHEESE

• We will require the softened cream cheese to have a cheesecake-like creamy texture. you can use mascarpone cheese as a replacement to have a more creamy texture. Use a non-dairy version of cream cheese if you are making the dish for dairy intolerances.

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the powdered erythritol, vanilla essence, almond flour, and melted butter to a mixing bowl.
2. Mix well till your mixture crumbles up like wet sand.
3. Then transfer this mixture to the 9-inch pie dish.
4. Press the mixture to set and level it.
5. Then shift the pie dish to the refrigerator to set.
6. Meanwhile, make the filling.
7. Beat the cream cheese along with the sweetener using the electric beater
8. Wait for the mixture to become smooth and creamy, stir in the vanilla essence along with lemon juice and a bit of its zest.
9. Mix till well incorporated.
10. Beat heavy cream in another bowl till the formation of stiff peaks.
11. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream until well incorporated.
12. Take out the chilled pie crust from the refrigerator and keep it on your working bench.
13. Spread the filling on the crust and even the surface using a spatula.
14. Cover it with the plastic wrap and return it to the refrigerator.
15. Slice after a minimum of four hours for best results.
16. Garnish your no-bake Keto Lemon Icebox Pie using the lemon slices, zest, or whipped cream.

TIPS

• Always keep your hands gentle while mixing the cream cheese mixture into whipped cream, and never overmix. Otherwise, you will lose the fluffiness, and your mixture will reduce its volume.
• Always use the chilled heavy cream for easy formation of stiff peaks.
• Use the powdered sweetener to avoid the grainy filling texture.
• You may increase the lemon zest to enhance the flavor strength, but never use extra lemon juice, or it will make your filling watery.

HOW TO PRESERVE THE LEFTOVERS

CHILLING

• Cover the remaining icebox pie tightly using the cling wrap. Refrigerate it for around four days.

FREEZING

• Pack the whole pie or individual slices using the cling wrap properly. Freeze for around thirty days. Defrost in the fridge the night before serving.

FAQs

Will the granulated sweetener work?

• The granulated sweetener will sweeten the dish, but the granules will feel in the filling. It’s better to avoid the granulated sweetener to have a smooth filling.

May I use the bottled juice of lemon?

• Always choose fresh lemons for juice, as they give you a strong and bright flavor. Bottled juice has lost its flavor, so it’s better to avoid it.

What might be the solution if our filling has lost its volume?

• You need to fold the whipped cream and cream cheese mixture with soft and gentle hands. Then, they will not lose their volume.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING

Single portion size: 1 slice(1/8 of the whole pie)
Calories: ~320 kcal
Carbs in total: Five grams
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbs: Three grams
Fats: 32 g
Sugar: One gram
Proteins: 5 g
Sodium: 140 milligrams