Low Carb Baked Ricotta And Candied Pecans

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  • prep time

    prep time

    6 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    25 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    31 min

Low Carb Baked Ricotta And Candied Pecans

This sweet and creamy baked ricotta makes for a great fuss free cheesecake served without a base but topped with crunchy candied pecans.

Perfect for a weekend treat or when entertaining guests.

  • Net Carbs

    25.4 g

  • Fiber

    31.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    130.5 g

  • Protein

    13.8 g

  • Fats

    28.6 g

654 cals

Low Carb Baked Ricotta And Candied Pecans

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Ingredients

  • Ricotta cheese, whole milk

    Ricotta cheese, whole milk

    9 oz

  • Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto

    Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto

    2 tablespoon

  • Egg Whole Raw

    Egg Whole Raw

    1 medium

  • Whipping cream, extra heavy/gourmet, not whipped

    Whipping cream, extra heavy/gourmet, not whipped

    1 tbsp

  • Vanilla extract

    Vanilla extract

    1 tsp

  • Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto

    Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto

    2 tablespoon

  • Butter, unsalted

    Butter, unsalted

    1 tsp

  • Cinnamon, Ground

    Cinnamon, Ground

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Pecans, raw

    Pecans, raw

    0.25 cup, halves

Recipe Steps

steps 6

31 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease 2 medium ramekins with butter.
  • Step 2

    Add the ricotta, egg, cream, 1 tablespoon of lakanto syrup and the vanilla to a mixing bowl. Beat together to combine until smooth.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Divide the mixture evenly between the two buttered ramekins.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Transfer to the oven to bake for 25 minutes until lightly golden.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Whilst the cheese is baking, add the pecans to a small pan along with 1 teaspoon of lakanto syrup and the cinnamon. Turn the heat to low/medium and toast the nuts until fragrant. Stir often to ensure they are well coated in the syrup.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Allow the cheese to cool a little before carefully turning out onto a serving plate. Drizzle with the remaining syrup and top with the candied pecans to serve.
    Step 6