Epicurious Little Lemony Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

How keto-friendly is Epicurious Little Lemony Ricotta Cheesecake? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Little Lemony Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Little Lemony Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 209 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 540
Total Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 201mg
Sodium: 345mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 32g
Protein: 12g
Calcium: 179mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 218mg Vitamin A: 396mcg
Vitamin C: 15mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 extra-large eggs
  • 2/3 cup purchased lemon curd

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)