Here are bright, ultra-creamy Keto Lemon Squares—sweet-tart, silky, and completely sugar-free 🍋✨
🍋 Keto Creamy Lemon Squares
Makes: 9–12 squares
Net carbs: ~3–4g per square
Almond Shortbread Crust
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1½ cups almond flour
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⅓ cup powdered erythritol or monk-fruit
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¼ tsp salt
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⅓ cup melted butter
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix all crust ingredients.
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Press into a parchment-lined 8×8 pan.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
Creamy Lemon Filling
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¾ cup fresh lemon juice
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2 tbsp lemon zest
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¾ cup powdered erythritol or allulose (best texture)
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4 large eggs
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp xanthan gum
Instructions
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Whisk eggs and sweetener until smooth.
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Add lemon juice, zest, cream, butter, vanilla, and xanthan gum.
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Pour filling over warm crust.
Bake
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Reduce oven to 325°F (165°C)
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Bake 20–25 minutes, center just set
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Cool completely, then refrigerate 2–4 hours
Serve
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Dust with powdered keto sweetener
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Add whipped cream or lemon slices
Pro Tips
✔ Allulose prevents crystallization
✔ Chill fully for clean cuts
✔ For extra creamy bars, bake in a water bath
Variations
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Lemon Cheesecake Squares: Add 4 oz cream cheese
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Coconut Lemon Bars: Replace cream with coconut cream
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Extra Tart: Add ½ tsp lemon extract
