This Keto No-Bake Lemon Éclair Cake is a creamy and refreshing dessert. We prepare this no-bake cake with keto graham crackers or vanilla cookies, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, powdered keto sweetener, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, butter, and a smooth sugar-free lemon glaze. This no-bake cake contains approximately 320 calories and 5 g of net carbs. The preparation of this dessert takes around 25 minutes and nearly 6 hours. Serve it with Keto Iced Lemon Tea, Bulletproof Coffee, Keto Lemon Bars, Fresh Berries with Whipped Cream, or Keto Coconut Macaroons.
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STATS:
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Servings: 12
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Bowls
- Electric hand mixer
- Whisk
- Silicone spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Microplane
- Plastic wrap
INGREDIENTS:
LEMON FILLING:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- ½ cup keto sweetener
- 1 tsp. vanilla essence
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon gelatin
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
LAYERS:
- 24 keto graham crackers
LEMON GLAZE:
- 1 cup keto sweetener
- Two tbsp. butter
- Heavy cream, two tbsp.
- One tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Salt
GARNISH:
- Lemon zest
- Whipped cream
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint
INGREDIENT NOTES AND KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream gives the filling a light, fluffy texture and rich taste. Instead, you can use coconut cream.
POWDERED KETO SWEETENER:
- We utilize powdered keto sweetener to add sweetness without extra carbs.
LEMON JUICE:
- Fresh lemon juice offers tangy taste. As an altrnative, you can use store brought juice.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract balances the lemon flavor and adds sweetness. Instead, you can use vanilla bean paste or vanilla powder.
KETO GRAHAM CRACKERS:
- Keto graham crackers create the classic layered texture of the éclair cake. You can replace them with keto vanilla wafers, almond flour cookies, or coconut flour cookies.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Whip the softened cream cheese till smooth.
- Beat the heavy cream in a separate dish till peaks are stiff.
- Mix the lemon extract, vanilla, sweetener, lemon juice & zest in cream cheese.
- Whisk the mixture of cream cheese into the whipped cream.
- If you are utilizing gelatin, dissolve it and mix it in the filling.
- Put 1 layer of keto crackers on a serving dish.
- Distribute 1/2 of the lemon filling on the crackers.
- Include one more layer of crackers.
- Distribute the leftover filling equally.
- Include the final layer of crackers.
- Stir together the glaze elements till smooth.
- Distribute the glaze on the surface layer.
- Wrap and refrigerate for almost six hours.
- Serve this no-bake cake with mint, lemon zest, or whipped cream.
TIPS:
- Use the fresh lemon zest, which provides a brightest flavor.
- Refrigerate it for a night to create a perfect texture.
- We utilize a neutral-temperature cream cheese.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DRINKS:
- Bulletproof Coffee
- Keto Iced Lemon Tea
- Sparkling Lemon Water
- Unsweetened Green Tea
- Vanilla Latte
KETO DESSERTS:
- Lemon Bars
- Chocolate Fat Bombs
- Cheesecake Bites
- Coconut Macaroons
- Vanilla Mug Cake
BREAKFAST:
- Keto Chia Pudding
- Keto Almond Flour Pancakes
- Keto Yogurt Parfait
- Keto Egg Muffins
- Cottage Cheese Bowl
SNACKS:
- Cheese Crisps
- Roasted Pecans
- Macadamia Nuts
- Almond Butter Fat Bombs
- Keto Trail Mix
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this no-bake cake in a tightly closed box for just five days.
FREEZER:
- Store the slices separately for only 50-60 days.
FAQs:
May we utilize bottled lemon juice?
- Sure, you might include fresh lemon juice, as it provides flavor.
Will we prepare this no-bake cake without dairy?
- Yes, you can use non-dairy coconut whipping cream and cream cheese.
Could we prepare this no-bake cake earlier?
- Yes, you can make this no-bake cake cake beforehand, as it freezes for approximately two months.
May we include berries?
- Yes, you can use blueberries or raspberries.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 320 kcal
Sodium: 180 mg
Total Carbs: 8 g
Net Carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fat: 30 g
Protein: 6 g
Serving Size: 1 slice