Keto No-Bake Lemon Pie
Every piece of this creamy, cool Keto No-Bake Lemon Pie is bursting with vibrant lemon flavor. This is the ideal choice when you want a sweet yet light dessert that doesn’t require an oven. The almond flour crust gives a nutty bite while the creamy lemon filling provides a zesty, melt-in-your-mouth feel. This pie is straightforward and keto-friendly because it just contains cream cheese, heavy cream, and fresh lemon juice. This pie has no gluten & is low in carbs as well & has a rich flavor that isn’t “diet”. You get a hit of cream and citrus with every bite of this Keto No-Bake Lemon Pie, but without the sugar rush.
STATS:
Calories: 285 kcal
Preparation time: Fifteen minutes
Portion size: 1 wedge
Cooking duration: Zero minutes
Cuisine: American
Total time: Three hours, fifteen minutes
Course: Dessert
Diet: Keto
Serving: 8
EQUIPMENT:
Parchment paper
Mixing vessel
Rubber spatula
Electric mixer
Pie pan
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST:
1 & ½ cups almond flour
Three tbsp. melted butter
One tbsp. Erythritol powder
FILLING:
Eight oz. cream cheese
½ cup heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup Erythritol powder
Two tbsp. lemon juice
One tsp. lemon zest
½ tsp. vanilla extract
TOPPING:
Lemon slices
Keto Whipped cream
INGREDIENT NOTES
ALMOND FLOUR:
Almond flour provides a low-carb, gluten-free, and buttery, nutty base for the crust. Utilize blanch flour for the nicest consistency and texture.
BUTTER:
It adds moisture & a deep taste & it aids in binding of crust. Melted butter guarantees a soft crumb and even mixing.
ERYTHROITOL POWDER:
The best keto sweetener is Erythritol powder since it melts readily and provides sweetness without adding sugar. The filling remains light and silky as a result.
CREAM CHEESE:
Cream cheese gives the filling a rich, tart foundation & structure. Make sure it’s soft for a smooth texture and easy blending.
HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM:
The filling gains bulk and lightness from the use of heavy whipping cream. whip the cream to form soft peaks for a light, mousse-like texture.
LEMON JUICE:
Vibrant, organic citrus flavor from fresh lemon juice balances the creaminess. Use freshly squeezed juice for optimal flavor.
LEMON ZEST:
Lemon zest enhances the flavor and scent. It adds freshness to each bite and counterbalances the sweetness.
VANILLA ESSENCE:
Vanilla extract adds a little sweetness to balance the flavors. It evens out the flavor and brings out the brightness of the lemon.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Put the butter, Erythritol powder, & almond flour in vessel & stir to make the crumbs.
Line a pie pan with parchment paper & add the mixture in bottom and press. Let it cool for half an hour.
Beat the cream cheese & Erythritol powder till it gets creamy & frothy in a different dish.
Add the lemon juice, vanilla extract, & lemon zest & stir thoroughly.
Then beat the heavy cream to form soft peaks in another dish.
Softly fold the heavy cream in mixture of cream cheese.
Evenly cover the cold crust with the filling & make the top smooth.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours till it gets firm.
Garnish with lemon zest or whipped cream before serving.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DRINKS:
Keto Iced Coffee
Sparkling Lemon Water
Green Tea
TOPPINGS:
Sugar-Free Whipped Cream
Toasted Coconut Flakes
Crushed Pecans
SIDES:
Keto Grilled Salmon
Zucchini Noodles
Cauliflower Rice
OCCASIONS:
Summer Gatherings
Family Dinners
Weekend Treats
TIPS:
Include some drops of lemon extract for the additional lemon flavor.
Chill the batter for the whole night for the best texture & taste.
Make this pie in a spring form pan to remove it easily & for good presentation.
Add the gelatin to maintain the structure.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
Store the pie in an airtight vessel for 5 days.
FREEZER:
Freeze separately wrapped slices for 1 month.
FAQs:
Can I utilize coconut flour to prepare this pie?
We have to do lots of adjustments to utilize this flour in preparing this pie, so we utilize almond flour for his purpose.
Can we make this pie for meal preparation?
We can make this pie for the meal preparation, as its texture and taste will remain similar.
Will we make non-dairy pie?
We will able to make non-dairy pie by using the coconut cream & vegan cream cheese for this purpose.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 285 kcal
Net carbs: 4.5 g
Total carbs: 8 g
Fiber: 3.5 g
Protein: 6.2 g
Fat: 26 g
Calcium: 70 g
Iron: 0.6 g
Vitamin A: 75 g
Sodium: 110 g
Potassium: 130 g
Serving size: 1 slice
