Creamy Low Carb Alfredo Sauce With Cream Cheese
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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese, (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 pinch white pepper
- 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
- salt to taste
- lemon zest, parsley, basil, garlic, shallot, white wine, dry sherry, truffle oil, thyme, tarragon
Preparation
Gently melt the butter and cream cheese together in a small pot over low heat, whisking to combine.
Add 1/4 cup of the heavy cream, turn heat up to medium low, and stir until combined and hot. Add 1/4 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 1/2 cups. Serves 4 at approximately 1/3 cup per serving.
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