Low-Carb No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol (or any low-carb sweetener)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Filling
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk substitute (see below)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Topping
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted (for a low-carb option, use a smaller amount or use a no-sugar-added cherry pie filling)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, melted butter, granulated erythritol, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Form the Crust: Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish. Use the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed cup to press it firmly.
- Chill: Place the crust in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling.
Prepare the Filling
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweetener: Gradually add the powdered erythritol and continue to beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add Vanilla and Lemon Juice: Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute: Slowly pour in the keto sweetened condensed milk, mixing continuously until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Cheesecake
- Pour Filling: Pour the cream cheese filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. For best results, chill overnight.
Prepare the Topping
- Cherries: If using fresh or frozen cherries, pit them and chop if desired. If using a sugar-free cherry pie filling, spread a thin layer over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Optional: If using fresh or frozen cherries, you can create a simple syrup by simmering them with a small amount of water and sweetener until thickened.
Serve
- Slice and Enjoy: Once the cheesecake is set, slice and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Low-Carb No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol (or any low-carb sweetener)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Filling
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk substitute (see below)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Topping
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted (for a low-carb option, use a smaller amount or use a no-sugar-added cherry pie filling)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, melted butter, granulated erythritol, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Form the Crust: Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish. Use the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed cup to press it firmly.
- Chill: Place the crust in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling.
Prepare the Filling
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweetener: Gradually add the powdered erythritol and continue to beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add Vanilla and Lemon Juice: Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute: Slowly pour in the keto sweetened condensed milk, mixing continuously until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Cheesecake
- Pour Filling: Pour the cream cheese filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. For best results, chill overnight.
Prepare the Topping
- Cherries: If using fresh or frozen cherries, pit them and chop if desired. If using a sugar-free cherry pie filling, spread a thin layer over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Optional: If using fresh or frozen cherries, you can create a simple syrup by simmering them with a small amount of water and sweetener until thickened.
Serve
- Slice and Enjoy: Once the cheesecake is set, slice and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.