Keto Lemon Crumble Cheesecake

Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free!!!

Nutrition information will vary depending on what brands of ingredients you use and how thick you cut the slices. However, here is a general break down of the nutrition info for 12 serving slices in a standard loaf pan:

Per slice: 230 Calories, 20g Fat, 6g Protein, 6 Total Carbs, 4g Fiber,

2g NET CARBS

Keto Lemon Crumble Cheesecake by Noreen’s Keto Kitchen! 

Ingredients:

Lemon Cake

• 3 Large Eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 Cup of Coconut flour
• 1/2 Cup of Swerve/Erythritol/Monkfruit (Low Carb Sweetener)
• 1/2 Cup of Butter, melted
• 1/4 Cup of Full Fat Sour Cream
• 1/4 teaspoon of Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of Baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of  Vanilla extract
• Lemon Zest of 1/2 a Lemon
• Squeeze or 2 of lemon juice

Crumble Topping

• 1/3 Cup  of Coconut flour
• 1/3 Cup of Swerve/Erythritol/ Monkfruit
• 1/4 Cup of Butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon

Cheesecake Layer

• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup low carb sweetener (I use Swerve/Erythritol or Monkfruit)
• 1 egg at room temperature
• Lemon zest of 1/2 a lemon

Instructions:

• Make the cheesecake layer first. Add softened cream cheese and sweetener to a bowl and cream together using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Mix in the egg, and lemon zest until fully combined. Set aside for later.

CAKE LAYER

• Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
• Line a loaf cake tin with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to mix together the Low Carb Sweetener, sour cream and melted butter.
• Add the eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.  Beat on high for at least 2 minutes, we want the eggs to be light and airy.   
• Stir in  the coconut flour, lemon zest, salt, and baking powder.  Mix  until well combined.
• Pour cake batter into parchment lined loaf tin.
• Now pour the prepared cheesecake layer onto the lemon cake in the loaf tin.
• You can use a butter knife to gently swirl the cake batter and cheesecake layer a little bit. Totally an optional step here.
• Prepare the crumble topping.

CRUMBLE TOPPING

• Combine the coconut flour, cinnamon and low carb sweetener in a bowl and mix well.
• Add the butter and mix & mash it with a fork, so that the mixture looks like crumbly breadcrumbs.
• Sprinkle the crumble topping over the cake mixture.

• Bake for 35-45 minutes until firm and the top is cooked.  A knife inserted into the center should come out mostly clean, if there is a lot of wet batter, then bake another 5 minutes and knife test again.
  *** If you find that the crumble topping is getting too brown too quickly while baking, you can cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and that will help slow down the browning***

• Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
• Gently pull the cake out of the loaf tin using the sides of the parchment paper, remove parchment paper and place loaf on cooling rack.   
• Serve with a glass of unsweetened almond/coconut milk, tea or coffee. 
• Cover the cake and store in the fridge.

***Some Handy Dandy Tips from Noreen’s Keto Kitchen***

Variations:  Not a fan of Lemon? Leave it out for a plain but awesome coffee cake.  Maybe add some sugar free chocolate chips, blueberries or even a little orange zest and cranberries to the cake batter!!! And some orange zest in the cheesecake layer?? Now I gotta try that! ( It’s only 0.3 g of net carbs for a teaspoon of orange zest!!!) As you can see the possibilities are endless.

*** I made this recipe in a loaf pan but it could easily be made  into individual muffins***

*** I would NOT recommend using Stevia in this recipe.  I have tried baking with Stevia several times and it just doesn’t deliver like Swerve or Monkfruit, and it tends to have a bit of an aftertaste***

*** If you find that the crumble topping is getting too brown too quickly while baking, you can cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and that will help slow down the browning***

Hope you enjoy this as much as I do!!!!  Tried and Tested From Noreen’s Keto Kitchen!!!!

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Keto & Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie

Keto, Low Carb, Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, & Dairy Free!!

If you WANT DAIRY in your pumpkin pie, please see the Variations Note below for those instructions!

Nutrition information will vary depending on what brands of ingredients you use and how big you cut the slices. However, here is a general break down of ONE SLICE (out of 8 servings): Calories: 258 Net Carbs: 4.75 grams Fat: 20.5 grams Protein: 8.75 grams

I have made many different Pumpkin Pies over the years. Gluten & carb filled, gluten free but with sugar, and gluten free/dairy free. But this attempt at a Keto/Gluten Free/Dairy Free/Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie was a lot easier than I anticipated! This pie set up beautifully and was devoured by my Non- Keto but Gluten Free family. They said it got better the longer it set in the fridge. So this would be something you could definitely make a day or 2 before Thanksgiving to free up your time on Turkey Day.

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Keto & Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie by Noreen’s Keto Kitchen!

Servings: 8 slices from a 9-Inch Pie

Ingredients

Pie Crust:

• • 2 cups of Superfine Almond Flour

• • 1 Medium Egg

• • 2 Tablespoons of Lard (cold from the fridge) (You could use coconut oil here)

• • 1/2 Tablespoon of Cinnamon (or to taste if you like it spicier)
  • 1 Tablespoon of Swerve Low Carb Sweetener or Monkfruit
  • 1/4 teaspoon of Salt

Pumpkin Pie Filling:

• • 1 2/3 cups of Canned Pumpkin Puree (make sure to get one without any added sugars/starches, etc.)

• • 8 teaspoons of Swerve Low Carb Sweetener or Monkfruit

• • 3 teaspoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix (or to taste if you like it spicier)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of Cinnamon (or to taste if you like it spicier)

• • • 2 Medium Eggs

   

  • 1 cup of Unsweetened Coconut Milk or Unsweetened Almond Milk

Instructions:

For the Pie Crust:

 

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• In a medium bowl, add the Almond Flour, Salt, Cinnamon and mix until well blended.

• • Next, add the cold Lard & Egg to the Almond Flour mixture.
  • Use a fork or pastry blender to mix & mash the Lard & Egg into the dry ingredients.
  • The mixture will start to resemble crumbly breadcrumbs.

 

• Continue mixing until the pie dough starts to come together. Use your hands to gently kneed the dough to form a ball.

• • Put the pie dough in between 2 pieces of parchment paper and roll it into a circular shape a bit bigger than your pie dish. I used a 9-Inch pie dish for this recipe.

 

• Remove the top piece of parchment paper and flip the pie crust over into your pie dish, releasing the dough from the parchment.
• If it breaks or falls apart at all, use your fingers to shape the dough back into place. This pie dough is very forgiving so don’t be scared of it! (Pics Below)
• Set the prepared pie crust aside and start on the filling.

 

For the Pumpkin Pie Filling:

 

• • Add the Pumpkin Puree, Low Carb Sweetener, Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix and Cinnamon to a large bowl.
  • Mix with a whisk or electric mixer until it is well combined, about 30 seconds or so.
  • Next, add in the Coconut or Almond Milk and mix until well combined.

 

• • Add your 2 eggs and whisk it well again, for about a minute.

 

• • Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the prepared 9- Inch Pie Crust.

 

• • Bake for about 40-45 minutes. The center may look a little wet but should only be slightly jiggly. If the crust is browning to quickly, lightly drape the pie with a piece of aluminum foil.

 

• Remove from the oven and let cool. When completely cool, place in refrigerator, tightly covered for at least 3-4 hours, or even overnight.

Variations:

To make this recipe WITH DAIRY, simply substitute out the Lard in the crust for cold butter and use heavy cream in the pie filling instead of the coconut or almond milk. The measurements will remain the same as the non-dairy version.

Hope you enjoy this as much as I do!!!! Tried and Tested From Noreen’s Keto Kitchen!!!!

 

 

Pie Crust: Use a fork or pastry blender to mix & mash the Lard & Egg into the dry ingredients.
The mixture will start to resemble crumbly breadcrumbs.

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Continue mixing until the pie dough starts to come together. Use your hands to gently kneed the dough to form a ball.

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Pie Crust: If it breaks or falls apart at all, use your fingers to shape the dough back into place. This pie dough is very forgiving so don’t be scared of it!

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Pie Filling: Add the Pumpkin Puree, Low Carb Sweetener, Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix and Cinnamon to a large bowl.
Mix with a whisk or electric mixer until it is well combined, about 30 seconds or so.
Next, add in the Coconut or Almond Milk and mix until well combined.
Add your 2 eggs and whisk it well again

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Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the crust prepared 9- Inch Pie Dish. Bake for about 40-45 minutes

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Out of the oven and ain’t that a Pretty Keto/ Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie!!!

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Dirty Keto Ranch Pork Chops

Ranch Pork Chops with Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts!

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

1/2 packet to 3/4 packet of Gluten Free Ranch Salad Dressing/ Seasoning Mix

4-6 Pork Loin Chops – Bone In  (about 1-inch thick)

Paprika

Black Pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 450ºF.

In a small bowl, add the Ranch Seasoning mix, salt, pepper, and paprika and stir well.  (How much ranch to use depends on how many pork chops you have, use your discretion here.)

Generously sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with the seasoning mixture.

Place the pork chops on a foil lined baking sheet.

Bake the pork chops for about 20-25 minutes.

Flip the pork chops once during cooking.  Internal temperature should reach 160ºF.

My pork chops before the seasoning!

Dirty Keto Chicken Adobo with Cauliflower Rice

Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free & Dairy Free!!!

Nutrition information will vary depending on what brands of soy sauce you use, size of chicken thighs & any sides/veggies you may add.  However, here is a general break down of the nutrition info (for 6 servings):

Calories: 251, Total Carbs:  2.2 grams,  Dietary Fiber: 0.2 grams,  Net Carbs: 2 grams,  Fat: 18 grams,  Protein: 17 grams.

This was a dish that I used to make pre-Keto.  I didn’t have to change much to make it more Keto friendly.  I would consider this Dirty Keto, as there is soy in the soy sauce and strict keto-ers avoid soy anything.  I don’t make it often, so I personally don’t worry too much about the soy sauce.  If you are strict Keto, there are some alternatives out there and google can help you find a substitute (such as gluten-free tamari sauce or coconut aminos).  I do however, make sure that I always use a gluten free soy sauce whenever I make this recipe.

Dirty Keto Chicken Adobo by Noreen’s Keto Kitchen

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

6 Chicken Thighs (with bones & skin)

1/4 cup gluten free soy sauce

1/2 cup gluten free Distilled White Vinegar

3 Whole Bay Leaves

1 Tablespoon of Whole Peppercorns ( You can use Black Pepper if you do not have peppercorns, though peppercorns are better)

6 Garlic Cloves, crushed

Directions:

** I normally marinade the chicken thighs, in the pan they will cook in, in the soy sauce/vinegar/garlic/peppercorns/bay leaves, at least over night in the fridge.  It is not necessary to do so, but if you have the time I think it makes a different**

**For a saucier adobo, you can double the amount of soy sauce and vinegar and leave the other ingredients the same- I prefer too much sauce to not enough, so I normally go this route.  I will generally double the soy sauce & vinegar when marinating overnight.**

1. Pour the gluten free Soy Sauce, White Vinegar, Crushed Garlic, Whole Peppercorns, and Bay Leaves into a large sauté pan that has a lid.  Mix briefly with a spoon.
2. Place the chicken thighs, skin side down, into the pan.
3. Turn on the stove top and bring the liquid in the pan to a boil over high heat.
4. Once the liquid reaches a boil, cover the pan and simmer the chicken over low heat for 20 minutes.
5. After 20 minutes, flip the chicken over, cover the pan again and simmer on low for another 10 minutes.
6. After the 10 minutes, uncover the pan, and increase the heat to high and return the liquid to a boil.
7. Occasionally flip and bast the chicken thighs with the pan sauce.
8. Continue boiling the sauce, uncovered, until it is reduces by at least half and thickens a bit, this usually takes about 5–7 minutes of cooking on high.

Serve the Chicken Adobo over sautéed cauliflower rice or other low carb veggies if Keto (Green Beans, Broccoli,).  If serving to Non-Keto folks, serve over white rice.

** For the Cauliflower Rice:  I buy it frozen, steam it in the bag in the microwave per directions, drain in colander and then fry it lightly (med-high heat) in a pan with butter.  I don’t like my cauliflower soggy or mushy, so I find this step dries it out a bit and improves the taste and texture**

Variations:

 

While the sauce is reducing at the end, put the chicken thighs, skin side up,on a aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Brown the chicken thighs under the broiler for about 3–5 minutes, until the chicken skin is brown and crispy.

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Chicken Adobo ready to serve!!                                                                                   Recipe Inspired By: https://rasamalaysia.com/classic-chicken-adobo-recipe/

Serve your Chicken Adobo over Cauliflower Rice!

 

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Keto Cheesecake Brownies by Noreen

Gluten free, Grain free, Low Carb & Sugar Free…. But NOT FREE of Deliciousness!!!!!

Nutrition information will vary depending on what brands of ingredients you use.  However, here is a general break down of the nutrition info (for 16 servings): Calories 158 Carbs: 5 grams Dietary Fiber: 3 Net Carbs: 2 grams Fat: 15 grams Protein: 3 grams

Keto Cheesecake Brownies by Noreen’s Keto Kitchen

Servings: 16

INGREDIENTS:

Cheesecake Layer

1 cup cream cheese softened

1/4 cup low carb sweetener (I use Swerve/Erythritol or Monkfruit)

1 egg at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Brownie Layer

1/2 cup Superfine Almond Flour

3 Eggs at room temperature

12 Tablespoons of butter, softened

1/4 cup dark cocoa powder

2 oz of unsweetened baking chocolate coarsely chopped

3/4 cup low carb sweetener (Swerve/Erythritol or Monkfruit)

1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, making sure to cover the bottom and sides.

Cheesecake Layer 

Make the cheesecake layer first. Add softened cream cheese and sweetener to a bowl and cream together using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla until fully combined. Set aside for later.

Brownie Batter 

In a microwaveable bowl add the butter and the chopped unsweetened baking chocolate.

Microwave for 30 seconds, stir and back in the microwave in 30 seconds intervals until butter and chocolate are completely melted. You can also let the mixture melt on a double boiler if you don’t use a microwave.

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: superfine almond flour, sweetener, cocoa powder and baking powder.

In a big bowl crack the 3 eggs and beat them with the mixer for about 30 seconds.

Add the melted butter and chocolate mixture to the eggs and continue mixing for about 30 seconds.

Slowly stir in the all dry ingredients with a wooden spoon or spatula until you get that delicious brownie batter consistency.

Pour 2/3 of the mixture into the parchment lined prepared pan, followed by all of the cheesecake layer.

Add the remaining brownie batter in dollops onto the cheesecake layer and swirl the two batters together using a knife.

Bake for 15-25 minutes or until the center is just set and still a bit wiggly jiggly.

The baking time really does vary drastically from oven to oven, or batch to batch, so I give them a check at the 15 minute mark.  A clean knife inserted into the middle should have a little bit of wet batter but not be totally covered in batter.  If it’s not done, bake another 5 minutes and test again with the knife.

***I would almost always rather they be a tad under cooked than over cooked.  Overcooked will produce a drier, more cake like brownie, than the dense and fudgey ones I am after.***

Allow to cool completely on a rack. Lift brownies using the edges of the parchment paper and cut into desired size.

Store in the fridge.  Let sit out a few minutes before devouring, as it lets the cheesecake layer soften slightly.  If you completely lack self-control, they freeze amazingly well!

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!!!  Tried and Tested From Noreen’s Keto Kitchen!!!!

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Keto Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts by Noreen

I NEVER ate Brussels Sprouts growing up.  I refused to even try them.  It’s taken me 30+ years and a lot of pestering from my partner, to actually give them a try.  But once I did – I was hooked!!!  These little green globes of goodness are soooo healthy, soooo tasty and make a great side dish to Pork, Chicken, Beef, Salmon, etc.! 

Prep time: 5 MINUTES

Cook time: 30-40 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS: 
1 pound of frozen Brussels Sprouts
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
Pink Himalayan Salt, Ground Black Pepper & Garlic Powder, to season liberally to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place sprouts in a medium bowl. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season generously with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Pour Brussels Sprouts onto a large foil lined baking sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until sprouts are tender on the inside but brown and crispy on the outside.

Make sure you stir them a few times while they are roasting in the oven. Serve warm with your favorite Keto protein/meat!!

**** Sometimes, I can only find a 12oz bag of frozen Brussels Sprouts, so I just use that and keep all the other ingredients/measurements the same.  You can use fresh sprouts but you will have to prep them first: wash, cut off hard stem pieces, cut in half if sprouts are very big. I personally like the frozen ones because they are consistent in size and will roast more evenly. ****

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!!!  Tried and Tested From Noreen’s Keto Kitchen!!!!

 

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Parmesan Tilapia

Keto Cheesecake Brownies by Noreen

Gluten free, Grain free, Low Carb & Sugar Free…. But NOT FREE of Deliciousness!!!!!

Nutrition information will vary depending on what brands of ingredients you use.  However, here is a general break down of the nutrition info (for 16 servings): Calories 158 Carbs: 5 grams Dietary Fiber: 3 Net Carbs: 2 grams Fat: 15 grams Protein: 3 grams

 

Keto Cheesecake Brownies by Noreen’s Keto Kitchen

Servings: 16

INGREDIENTS:

 

Cheesecake Layer

 

1 cup cream cheese softened

1/4 cup low carb sweetener (I use Swerve/Erythritol or Monkfruit)

1 egg at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

Brownie Layer

 

1/2 cup Superfine Almond Flour

3 Eggs at room temperature

12 Tablespoons of butter, softened

1/4 cup dark cocoa powder

2 oz of unsweetened baking chocolate coarsely chopped

3/4 cup low carb sweetener (Swerve/Erythritol or Monkfruit)

1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

 

Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, making sure to cover the bottom and sides.

Cheesecake Layer 

 

Make the cheesecake layer first. Add softened cream cheese and sweetener to a bowl and cream together using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla until fully combined. Set aside for later.

 

 

Brownie Batter 

 

In a microwaveable bowl add the butter and the chopped unsweetened baking chocolate.

 

Microwave for 30 seconds, stir and back in the microwave in 30 seconds intervals until butter and chocolate are completely melted. You can also let the mixture melt on a double boiler if you don’t use a microwave.

 

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: superfine almond flour, sweetener, cocoa powder and baking powder.

 

In a big bowl crack the 3 eggs and beat them with the mixer for about 30 seconds.

 

Add the melted butter and chocolate mixture to the eggs and continue mixing for about 30 seconds.

 

Slowly stir in the all dry ingredients with a wooden spoon or spatula until you get that delicious brownie batter consistency.

 

Pour 2/3 of the mixture into the parchment lined prepared pan, followed by all of the cheesecake layer.

 

Add the remaining brownie batter in dollops onto the cheesecake layer and swirl the two batters together using a knife.

 

Bake for 15-25 minutes or until the center is just set and still a bit wiggly jiggly.

 

 

The baking time really does vary drastically from oven to oven, or batch to batch, so I give them a check at the 15 minute mark.  A clean knife inserted into the middle should have a little bit of wet batter but not be totally covered in batter.  If it’s not done, bake another 5 minutes and test again with the knife.

 

 

***I would almost always rather they be a tad under cooked than over cooked.  Overcooked will produce a drier, more cake like brownie, than the dense and fudgey ones I am after.***

 

 

Allow to cool completely on a rack.  Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to set the cheesecake.

 

Lift the brownies out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper and cut into desired size.

 

Store in the fridge.  Let sit out a few minutes before devouring, as it lets the cheesecake layer soften slightly.  If you completely lack self-control, they freeze amazingly well!

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!!!  Tried and Tested From Noreen’s Keto Kitchen!!!!

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