Keto Bechamel Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
8 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Keto Bechamel Sauce
Description
The Keto Bechamel Sauce combines butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, and chicken stock heated carefully to melt without boiling. An egg yolk is tempered with some warm sauce to avoid splitting, then incorporated and whisked over low heat until thickened. Seasoned with salt and nutmeg, the sauce offers richness without traditional flour. The creamy texture is achieved through gentle heating and constant stirring.
This sauce can serve as a base for low-carb dishes requiring a béchamel substitute, adding moisture and richness. Variations can include cheeses or herbs for adapted flavors, making it versatile for keto meals.
Careful temperature control prevents the sauce from curdling, and an immersion blender can repair any splitting. It stores well refrigerated up to four days or frozen up to one month.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter 14g, unsalted
- ½ cup cream cheese 120g
- ½ cup heavy cream 120ml
- ¼ cup chicken stock 60ml
- 1 egg yolk
- Pinch of flaked sea
- pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Add the butter, cream cheese, cream and chicken stock to a saucepan. Cook over a medium heat until the butter melts - about 2 minutes. Do not boil.
- Put the egg yolk in a separate cup. Add a little of the warmed sauce to it, mixing well with a fork (this step is essential to stop the béchamel splitting).
- Add the yolk mix into the saucepan. Stir constantly over a low heat using a hand balloon whisk for about 4 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Don't overheat the sauce or the egg yolk will curdle.
- Season with salt and nutmeg to taste.
Notes
- Maintain low heat to prevent the sauce from overheating and splitting.
- If splitting occurs, remove from heat immediately and blend with an immersion blender to smooth.
- This recipe yields approximately four ¼-cup servings, each with about 9g net carbs.
- Customize by adding shredded mozzarella, parmesan, or herbs such as parsley or tarragon for flavor variations.
- Store refrigerated for up to four days or freeze for up to one month.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 60g | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.7g | 7% |
| Fat | 24.1g | 37% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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