These delicious keto lemon ricotta scones are low in carbs and high in lemon flavor.
They’re made with a combination of almond and coconut flour and use lemon juice, lemon extract, and lemon zest to get that perfect bright and cheery flavor.
To boost the sweet, lemony goodness even further, they’re also drizzled with our favorite sugar-free lemon glaze. Best of all, they only take 30 minutes to make! It’s a really lemon lover’s perfect breakfast.
Inspired and based on our keto lemon scones, these low-carb lemon ricotta scones have a richer flavor and fewer carbs!
We have a growing collection of keto scones that utilize this same recipe base but with tons of flavor variations.
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Keto Lemon Ricotta Scones
A traditional scone is made like a pastry using cold butter and is a lot more hands-on with the dough. Whereas with keto scones you simply combine your ingredients, spread the batter into a cast-iron skillet, and bake.
It really doesn’t get much easier than that! And let’s not forget the most important part, the flavor! If you’re a fan of lemon desserts, this one is for you!
These low-carb lemon ricotta scones are bursting with lemon flavor and have the perfect amount of sweetness. They’re perfect for breakfast with tea (or coffee!) and will keep you feeling full for a long time.
I find they also make a great last-minute sweet treat to whip up when you have impromptu guests or just want to make a Saturday morning a little extra special.
How To Make Keto Lemon Ricotta Scones
As I mentioned earlier, making these sugar-free lemon ricotta scones truly is quick and easy! You’ll start by combining your butter, eggs, and sugar substitute in a large bowl.
To this mixture, you’ll then add ricotta cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Then, you’ll add in all of your dry ingredients combine well, spread in your cast iron skillet, and bake.
While your keto scones bake you can prepare the lemon glaze by simply combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. A truly simple, healthy, and delicious keto scone!
Below are the ingredients you’ll need. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.
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Ingredients Needed To Make Keto Lemon Ricotta Scones
Keto Lemon Scones
- Finely milled almond flour
- Coconut flour
- Sugar substitute
- Ricotta cheese
- Full-fat sour cream
- Heavy whipping cream
- Melted butter
- Eggs, room temperature
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Lemon extract
- Fresh lemon zest
Keto Lemon Glaze
- Confectioners’ sugar substitute
- Lemon juice
- Lemon extract
- Heavy whipping cream
- Fresh lemon zest
Best Sugar-Substitutes For Low-Carb Lemon Ricotta Scones
My top choice is a monk fruit/erythritol blend. My personal favorite is Lakanto’s brand. But you can also use Swerve an erythritol sugar substitute.
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You could also use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure for most of my baked goods. However, if using Pyure you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it’s a much sweeter choice.
Lastly, if you can’t easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda
for baking or a generic brand of the same. It will work with great success. I know not everyone would agree with me here and I respect that but in my book, it’s still better than regular sugar.
However, when it comes to the keto lemon glaze, you will have to use a confectioner’s sugar substitute. Both Lakanto and Swerve have great ones.
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Keto Lemon Ricotta Scones
These delicious keto lemon ricotta scones are low in carbs and high in sweet and tangy lemon flavor. And Best of all they only take 30 minutes to make! It's a really lemon lover’s perfect breakfast, snack or dessert!
Ingredients
Keto Lemon Ricotta Scones
- 4 tablespoons of melted butter
- ½ cup of granulated sugar substitute
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons of full-fat sour cream
- 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon of lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon zest
- 1 ½ cups of finely milled almond flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
- ½ cup of coconut flour
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
Keto Lemon Glaze
- 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar substitute
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon zest to add sprinkle over the top.
Instructions
Keto Lemon Ricotta Scones
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease with butter a 9-inch cast-iron skillet.
- Melt the butter and set aside to cool.
- Using an electric mixer combine the sugar substitute, melted butter, and eggs.
- Add the ricotta, sour cream, heavy cream, lemon extract, and lemon zest, and combine well.
- Next add the dry ingredients (the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt) then stir until fully combined.
- Spread the batter into a fully greased 9-inch cast-iron skillet. If you do not own a cast-iron skillet, grease a round 9-inch cake pan
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Drizzle the keto lemon glaze over the top.
- Sprinkle the tops of the scones with fresh lemon zest.
- Store your keto lemon scones in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 weeks.
Keto Lemon Glaze
- Combine the confectioner's sugar substitute with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 1 teaspoon of lemon extract.
- Then add 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream to thin the glaze. Start with 1 tablespoon of cream and more if needed.
- Drizzle the top of the fully cooled keto lemon scones, sprinkle the fresh lemon zest, and allow the glaze to set before eating.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 195Total Fat: 17.9 gSaturated Fat: 6.3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 5.5gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1.5gSugar: 1.2gProtein: 6.2g
Linda Smith
Saturday 20th of May 2023
While these treats aren't really the texture of a scone, they're certainly delicious!
Hilda Solares
Monday 22nd of May 2023
Glad you enjoyed the recipe Linda!
Jill
Saturday 11th of February 2023
These are absolutely delicious! My only complaint is that the texture is not like a scone at all. A scone is typically like a thick biscuit or shortbread cookie type of texture, while these are more just like very moist slices of cake. They were delicious, however, so no complaint there! They just are not at all the texture of a scone, at least mine or not.
Hilda Solares
Monday 13th of February 2023
Hi Jill, It isn't EXACTLY like a scone because of the alternative flour, but I hope you enjoyed an easy recipe that can help quench the sweet tooth.