Keto Alfredo Sauce
An easy, creamy Alfredo sauce is made with cream cheese which keeps is low in carbs and gluten-free. This ultimate Parmesan cheese sauce for low carb diets promises delicious authentic Italian taste with every bite.
Servings 4
Calories 410kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 pinch white pepper
- 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
- salt to taste
Additional Flavor Ideas:
- lemon zest, parsley, basil, garlic, shallot, white wine, dry sherry, truffle oil, thyme, tarragon
Instructions
- Gently melt the butter with the garlic until it begins to soften. Add the cream cheese and whisk to combine until melted.
- Add ¼ cup of the heavy cream, turn heat up to medium low, and stir until combined and hot. Add ¼ of the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Alternate adding the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese in the same fashion until all is incorporated.
- Separate one egg and beat the yolk. When the sauce is hot and bubbling lazily, add the egg yolk while whisking. Turn heat a little lower and continue whisking until the sauce coats the back of a spoon about 1-2 minutes more. Adjust seasonings. Thickens as it cools!
Makes about 1 ½ cups. Serves 4 at approximately ⅓ cup per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 41g