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Low Carb Lemon Tart

A zesty classic French-style tart made sugar-free and low carb.
Course diabetic friendly dessert, easy low carb dessert, low carb dessert
Cuisine American, French
Keyword Atkins Diet recipes, easy keto desserts, easy low carb desserts, easy low carb recipes, low carb desserts
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
chilling time 2 hours
Servings 12
Calories 246kcal
Author CJsketokitchen

Equipment

  • tart pan optional

Ingredients

Low Carb Shortbread Crust:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 tsp brown natural sweetener
  • 5 TB butter melted

Low Carb Lemon Curd Filling:

  • 1 cup natural sweetener
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup butter cold; cubed

Instructions

Low Carb Shortbread Crust:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Press into a greased tart bake. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly golden.

Low Carb Lemon Curd Filling:

  • Strain egg yolks into a medium saucepan. Beat lightly with a wire whisk. Whisk in sweetener, and whisk well until lighter in color.
  • Stir in lemon juice.
  • Heat on low to medium low stirring constantly with your whisk until mixture thickens and coats a spoon.
  • Remove pot from the heat, then add the cubed butter and mix until melted.
  • Let cool slightly. Pour into crust. Cover with plastic warp and chill at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Notes

Total Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 4g
serves: 12
Note for coconut flour substitution:
1/4 cup coconut flour per 1 cup almond flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg