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Showing posts with label cooking for one. Show all posts
My sister told me about this video she saw on YouTube the other night for a Keto Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar. It looked and sounded delicious, but I did not want enough cheesecake to feed four people.
And so I downsized it to feed just one person. Voila! Keto Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar for one! And let me tell you it is some delicious! In fact, naughty or not, it is what I had for my lunch today!
This fabulously easy keto friendly recipe lacks nothing in the way of a real cheesecake. You still have all the lovely cookie crumbs in the bottom . . . sweet and buttery.
You have the rich vanilla cheesecake filling, light and fluffy, and topped with fresh sweet berries. Finally you have a delicious whipped cream topping sprinkled with more of those sweet and buttery cookie crumbs!
And yet this scrumptious dessert is totally sugar free. Totally gluten free. Low Carb. Keto friendly as well as being Diabetic friendly, with only 4 carbs per serving.
What more could you ask for in the way of a delicious dessert. Not much I say, not much! Quick and easy to make as well. Count me In with a capital "I!"
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE KETO CHEESECAKE IN A JAR
A few simple ingredients, and not much more!
For the crumbs:
- 1 TBS almond flour
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar natural sweetener (aids in caramelization)
- 1 TBS butter, melted (may not need it all)
For the cheesecake:
- 2 ounces (56g) full fat cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/8 cup (20g) powdered natural sweetener
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
You will also need
- 2 small strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream whipped
- more of the almond crumbles to sprinkle on top
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You will also need a jam jar. I used one from a jar of Bonne Maman preserves. I think this was one from the super fruit jam. It had a nice shape. We eat first with our eyes.
The crumb base uses only three ingredients. Almond flour (finely ground almonds), brown sugar substitute and butter. I found that the original recipe called for far too much butter. I ended up with a soup, so I did it again only adding enough of the melted butter to give me a loose crumble mixture.
Again, don't use low fat ingredients for this recipe. They add sugars and stuff to make up for the lack of fat. Use only full fat cream cheese, and of course the whipping cream is full fat as well.
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Use whatever fruit you want to top it with. I used strawberries, but you could also use blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, any fruit really.
Just so long as you don't sweeten it with any sugar. If your fruit is especially tart you can add some sweetener to sweeten it up.
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Really, however, you shouldn't need to sweeten it at all. There is plenty of sweet in the cheesecake base and the crumbs to make up for it.
Those almond crumbs on the base are incredibly moreish. Just warning you. Maybe you might want to double them, lol.
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HOW TO MAKE KETO CHEESECAKE IN A JAR
Nothing could be quicker or easier. The longest part is making the crumbs.
First make the crumb base. Preheat the oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4. Line a small baking tray with baking paper.
Mix together the almond flour and the sugar replacement until well combined. Add the melted butter, only using enough to give you a crumble mixture. Sprinkle onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
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Measure the cream cheese, powdered sweetener, whipping cream and vanilla into a bowl. Beat together with an electric mixer until fluffy and combined.
Crumble most of the almond crumbs into the bottom of a small mason jar, reserving a few crumbles for the topping. Dollop the cheese mixture over top. Tap the jar on the counter a few times so that it settles.
Top with the chopped berries. Spoon the whipped cream on top. Sprinkle with the remaining almond crumbs and enjoy!
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This was incredibly edibly delicious. Not low in fat, but if you are following a keto diet that doesn't matter.
Some of my other desserts which you might enjoy are:
SUGAR FREE LEMON PUDDING CAKE - another sugar free delicious keto and diabetic friendly dessert. If you like lemon desserts you will love this.
QUICK AND EASY BANANA PUDDING - If you are looking for a quick dessert that is not only easy to make but delicious this simple pudding fits the bill on all counts!
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I really couldn't wait to dig into this lush dessert. As I said I made it for my lunch. I licked the bowl jar clean! It was fabulously tasty.
This is one I can see myself making often, especially when the local berries are ripe and ready. I would even make it for company!
Keto Cheesecake in a Jar
Yield: 1
Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min
Who wouldn't love a delicious cheesecake in a jar, specially sized just for them. I have used strawberries here, but any unsweetened fruit will do.
Ingredients
For the crumbs:
- 1 TBS almond flour
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar natural sweetener (aids in caramelization)
- 1 TBS butter, melted (may not need it all)
For the cheesecake:
- 2 ounces (56g) full fat cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/8 cup (20g) powdered natural sweetener
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
You will also need
- 2 small strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream whipped
- more of the almond crumbles to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- First make the crumb base. Preheat the oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4. Line a small baking tray with baking paper.
- Mix together the almond flour and the sugar replacement until well combined. Add the melted butter, only using enough to give you a crumble mixture. Sprinkle onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Measure the cream cheese, powdered sweetener, whipping cream and vanilla into a bowl. Beat together with an electric mixer until fluffy and combined.
- Crumble most of the almond crumbs into the bottom of a small mason jar, reserving a few crumbles for the topping. Dollop the cheese mixture over top. Tap the jar on the counter a few times so that it settles.
- Top with the chopped berries. Spoon the whipped cream on top. Sprinkle with the remaining almond crumbs and enjoy!
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I have been trying to eat more low carb things recently in an effort to be kinder to my liver. No sugar, very little salt, lower carbs (which turn to sugar). Its not easy when you are a bit of a carboholic!
Potatoes and pasta have always been my favorite thing, and don't get me started on bread. I am quite surprised and amazed at the options that are available out there now for people who are trying to cut back on these things.
Just a few years ago, when I was diagnosed as a type 2 Diabetic this was a lot more difficult! There was not much available that was keto friendly, low carb, or sugar free. I am happy to say that is not the case anymore.
I have been able to find quite a few products in the local grocery stores and online that are very diabetic and keto friendly. I am not sure I could ever embrace totally Keto.
I have been conditioned to watch the fats my whole life, thinking they were super bad for you. And while they aren't that good for you . . . sugar is the real enemy.
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I have found a bread that is very low carb friendly and that actually tastes good! Carbonaut. Their bread is quite nice actually. And they also have hot dog buns, burger buns, etc.
It is a bit pricey, but you can keep them frozen and use only what you need at any given time. Save the regular stuff for the family!
I have been using Swerve sweetener in most of my baked goods. It measures one for one like sugar and is made from totally natural ingredients, produced from natural sources that exist in nature.
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You can even get sugar free, keto friendly chocolate chips. Sweetened with Stevia, which is a natural plant ingredient. They come in dark, semi sweet, and milk chocolates as well as white chocolate and butterscotch. Who knew!!!
I am enjoying discovering these new things and testing them out in recipes such as this low carb double chocolate mug cake recipe which I am sharing with you today!
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I adapted the recipe from one I found in a magazine called Keto Made Easy by the people at Delish. It looked really good and I happened to have everything in my cupboard to make it.
Low carb, keto friendly, fudgy and loaded with chocolate. What more could you want for a bit of an indulgence. The recipe makes enough for one deliciously decadent mug cake!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE LOW CARB DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
They are not ordinary ingredients that most people have in their kitchen, but I dare say if you are following a low carb or keto diet you will have them. And if you are trying to watch your carbs, you should have them!
This is a delicious way to have a bit of an indulgent treat without going overboard!
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For one mug cake you will need a microwave safe mug and the following:
- 2 TBS (29g) butter
- 1/4 cup (24g) almond flour
- 2 TBS (13g) cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 large free range egg, beaten
- 2 TBS (23g) sugar free keto friendly chocolate chips (Lily's or Krisda)
- 1 tsp Swerve granular sweetener
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- a few chocolate chips to sprinkle on top (optional)
- whipped cream to serve
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I found all of these ingredients at my local superstore. (Loblaws) You can also find them in Sobey's and purchase the online from Amazon and other online retailers that cater to the low carb market.
I took great care to measure everything out in grams to that my UK family and friends could also enjoy this fabulous mug cake!
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HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
These microwave mug cakes are some of the easiest cakes to make. You simply stir everything together in a microwave safe mug and bake in the microwave for almost instant satisfaction.
If it takes five minutes total (measuring, mixing, cooking) I would be surprised!
I did measure everything into a bowl and mixed it up separately and then put it into the mug to cook, but that is only because I wanted my mug to look neat and not messy. Normally you would mix it all together right in the mug.
Place the butter into a microwave safe mug. Microwave on high for about 30 seconds until melted. Whisk in the cocoa powder, almond flour, swerve, baking powder, salt and beaten egg to combine well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top. (optional)Cook on high in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds or until cake is set but still fudgy in the middle. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
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This was not overly sweet, decadent, fudgy and filled with lovely chocolate flavors. I think when I make it again I am going to add a touch of vanilla extract, but that is only because I enjoy the flavor of vanilla in my chocolate bakes and makes
All in all I give it two thumbs up!
Low Carb Double Chocolate Mug Cake
Yield: 1
Prep time: 4 MinCook time: 1 MinTotal time: 5 Min
Watching your carbs? Now you can have your cake and eat it too!
Ingredients
- 2 TBS (29g) butter
- 1/4 cup (24g) almond flour
- 2 TBS (13g) cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 large free range egg, beaten
- 2 TBS (23g) sugar free keto friendly chocolate chips (Lily's or Krisda)
- 1 tsp Swerve granular sweetener
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- a few chocolate chips to sprinkle on top (optional)
- whipped cream to serve
Instructions
- Place the butter into a microwave safe mug. Microwave on high for about 30 seconds until melted.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, almond flour, swerve, baking powder, salt and beaten egg to combine well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top. (optional)
- Cook on high in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds or until cake is set but still fudgy in the middle.
- Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
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I have to say that I am enjoying only having myself to cook for. I cook what I want to eat and eat when I want to eat.
If somedays I am really hungry I can cook something more hearty and on other days I can cook simple. I am happy both ways. I just hope that I am not being spoilt for being able to cook for larger groups of people or getting lazy in that respect!!
One thing I really enjoy making myself from time to time is this delicious Bread & Cheese Omelet. It is simple and yet in its simplicity it is magnificent!
One of the things I fell in love with when I first moved to the UK was fried bread. Bread fried in dripping or butter or deep fat. There was a restaurant in Chester where we would go sometimes for breakfast and fried bread was always on the plate.
Very naughty, but oh my word so delicious! I know it doesn't sound nice, but it is fabulous!
This simple Bread & Cheese Omelet is a bit of a riff on that idea, but not near as naughty. Very delicious though. I always love to enjoy a slice of hot buttered toast with my eggs, this omelet makes sure that you can!
Small cubes of a farmhouse style/rustic bread are fried in butter until golden brown and then incorporated into the omelet with some really good strong cheddar and finely chopped spring onion. Very simple ingredients, but done very well.
So well in fact that just looking at these photos today I am hungry to make myself another one today!! Oh boy!!
I won't of course, but I am sorely tempted. This is just so very delicious!
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BREAD & CHEESE OMELET
I can assure you nothing too far out of the ordinary at all, and if you choose quality ingredients to begin with, this really can't be beaten for taste satisfaction!
- a little butter
- 1 thick slice of farmhouse style bread
- (remove crusts and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 2 large free range eggs
- 1 TBS cold water
- dash of white pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 2 TBS grated strong cheddar cheese
I haven't specifically said how much butter to use. With the bread I used maybe 2 tsp. Just enough to coat the bread lightly and enable it to brown.
The bread itself, I used a sourdough white bread. But you can use any farmhouse type of a rustic loaf. I always remove the crusts.
I always like to use free range eggs, and brown eggs if I can find them. I refuse to support an inhumane industry. If you can buy them direct from a farmer you know for a fact treats his animals humanely so much the better.
You can't really trust 100% when eggs say that they are free range on the packages. Ideas of just what is free range differ greatly. Just do the best that you can. I think we bear a huge responsibility towards the food that we choose to put into our bodies.
We must be as kind when rearing our meat/eggs/milk as possible. We will one day be held accountable for not doing so. And as consumers we must do our part and need to support producers who rear/produce with a conscience as much as possible.
You can use minced chives instead of the spring onions, or even herbs but I like the sharpness of the spring onion.
Use a good cheddar. One that is filled with flavor. A good farmhouse one is best, but always a sharp or strong cheddar. There is only a tiny bit in this omelet, so you want one which will give you the best flavor that it can.
HOW TO MAKE BREAD & CHEESE OMELET
There was a cooking show over in the UK ( and indeed when I went for my screen test for a cooking how one time) where they had all the participants prepare a plain egg omelet. People overthink omelets. They really are quite easy to make.
Especially plain omelets.
If you follow the directions precisely you can be assured of success. Just don't try to hurry it. I think the worse mistake a person can make is to rush an omelet and have the heat up too high.
Make sure you heat is only high enough to make the butter foam and then add your egg. Your omelet will be perfect!
Melt a knob of butter in a small frying pan. Add the bread and cook, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to some paper toweling and keep warm.
Beat the eggs with a little cold water, some white pepper and some of the onion. Melt some more butter in the heated pan.
Once it begins to foam, tip in the egg mixture. Add the fried bread and grated cheese.
Cook gently until set, and the bottom is lightly browned. Fold in half and slide onto a warm dish. Garnish with a bit more chopped onion if desired.
A simple supper yes, but in its simplicity one of the most delicious one you could cook. It needs no bells and whistles. This is perfect just as it is.
To round it out I would suggest serving a lovely green salad on the side with a simple vinaigrette dressing. You could not ask for a better meal than this!
Bread & Cheese Omelet
Yield: 1
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min
Simple supper fare. All you need is a salad to complete this tasty meal. Fluffy and delicious!
Ingredients
- a little butter (you decide how naughty you want to be)
- 1 thick slice of farmhouse style bread
- (remove crusts and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 2 large free range eggs
- 1 TBS cold water
- dash of white pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 2 TBS grated strong cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt a knob of butter in a small frying pan. Add the bread and cook, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to some paper toweling and keep warm.
- Beat the eggs with a little cold water, some white pepper and some of the onion.
- Melt some more butter in the heated pan. Once it begins to foam, tip in the egg mixture.
- Add the fried bread and grated cheese. Cook gently until set, and the bottom is lightly browned.
- Fold in half and slide onto a warm plate. Garnish with a bit more chopped onion if desired. Serve immediately.
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