Keto Lemon Ricotta Scones

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.

Be sure to also check out our keto lemon recipes; we’ve got them all in one place for you.

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 is quick and easy! You’ll start by combining your butter, eggs, and sugar substitute in a large bowl. 

To this mixture, you’ll add ricotta cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Then, you’ll add 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 combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. This is 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-Substitute Options

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. 

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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