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Keto Microwave Mug Cheesecake

A crustless keto mug cheesecake that ticks all the boxes! It cooks in less than 90 seconds and requires only 5 minutes prep. The perfect sugar free dessert if you crave cheesecake but don't want to make a large cake.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 5 oz / 142g cream cheese
  • 1 egg, large
  • 2 tbsp powdered sweetener 
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients with a fork or a balloon whisk. Whisk until there are no lumps.
  2. Lightly grease 2 ramekins with oil or melted butter (I used light olive oil, but coconut oil also works).
  3. Divide the batter between the ramekins. Microwave one ramekin at a time for 1 minute each on high. The tops should be glossy and the centre still jiggly. Then microwave each ramekin for a further 20 seconds.
  4. Cool on the counter for 10 minutes, then cool in the fridge for circa 1 hour or until cool.
  5. Eat straight from the ramekin or invert onto a plate and decorate with berries / whipped cream / a quick berry coulis.

Notes

  • Net carbs: 2.6g per portion.
  • My microwave is 900 W. Adjust the cooking time according to the power of your microwave. 
  • My ramekins had a capacity of 6 ounces and had a diameter of 7 cm at the bottom and 9 cm at the top. 
  • This is a gently sweet dessert. Add an additional tablespoon of erythritol or a few drops of vanilla or lemon stevia if you prefer a sweeter cheesecake.
  • To add a cheesecake crust, mix 5-6 tablespoon almond flour, 1 teaspoon sweetener and 1 teaspoon melted butter until you have a crumbly mix. Press into the bottom of the greased ramekins and proceed as per recipe.  This increases the net carbs to 3.9g / 318 calories per serving.
  • To make these cheesecakes in the oven, try 160 C / 325F for 10-12 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 213kcal (11%) Total Carbohydrates 2.8g Protein 8.1g (16%) Fat 22.2g (34%) Saturated Fat 13.5g (68%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 2.4g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Calories 213kcal 11%
Total Carbohydrates 2.8g 1%
Protein 8.1g 16%
Fat 22.2g 34%
Saturated Fat 13.5g 68%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 2.4g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.