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Keto Bechamel Sauce
5 from 30 votes

Keto Bechamel Sauce

This Keto Bechamel Sauce is made using butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, and chicken stock, thickened gently with an egg yolk. It offers a rich and creamy texture with subtle seasoning of sea salt and nutmeg. The method prevents curdling by tempering the egg yolk carefully, resulting in a smooth low-carb béchamel alternative suitable for ketogenic diets.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Serving 60g Calories 227kcal (11%) Total Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 3.7g (7%) Fat 24.1g (37%) Fiber 0.1g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% 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.