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Mascarpone-Lemon Delight

This recipe is a zesty, creamy, and indulgent Italian dessert perfect for those following a ketogenic or low-carb diet.

🕒 (Prep: 20 min, Cook: 5 min, Total: 30 min)
🍽 Servings: 2 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Italian

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy

Ingredients

  • For Base: + 1 cup almond flour + 3 tablespoons butter, melted + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute + 1/4 teaspoon salt For Mascarpone Cream: + 1 cup mascarpone cheese + 1/4 cup heavy cream + 1/2 cup powdered sugar substitute + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For Lemon Curd: + 3 large eggs + 3 tablespoons lemon juice + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute + Zest from 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Mix almond flour, melted butter, sugar substitute, and salt until combined. Press into the bottom of a 6 inch springform pan and chill. For lemon curd: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, lemon juice, sugar substitute, and lemon zest. Cook in a double boiler until thickened, stirring constantly. Let cool completely. For mascarpone cream: Whip together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar substitute, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Assemble: Spread lemon curd on chilled crust, followed by a layer of whipped mascarpone cream. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Chef’s Insight

Use organic ingredients for a more intense flavor.

Notes

This recipe is suitable for those following a ketogenic or low-carb diet.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe was inspired by classic Italian desserts like Panna Cotta and Tiramisu.