No-Bake Keto Cheesecake For-1
A deliciously creamy, low-carb cheesecake that requires no baking, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 10 g almond flour
- 10 g very finely chopped pecans (or more almond flour!) Can substitute more almond flour depending on preferences.
- 1.5 teaspoons powdered erythritol (allulose or xylitol*) Adjust sweetness as needed.
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1.5 teaspoons melted unsalted (grass-fed!) butter
Filling Ingredients
- 40 g sour cream (plus more for serving, optional) Optional for serving.
- 70 g cream cheese (at room temperature) Bring to room temperature for best mixing.
- 28 g unsalted (grass-fed!) butter (at room temperature) Bring to room temperature for best mixing.
- 1/2 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon lemon juice (to taste) Add according to your taste preference.
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered erythritol (allulose or xylitol, to taste) Adjust sweetness to your taste.
Toppings
- Heavy or sour cream (whipped) For topping.
- Strawberries (thinly sliced) For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, chopped pecans, powdered erythritol, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the melted butter to the dry ingredients, mixing until the crust resembles wet sand.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a small dish or a ramekin, ensuring it is even and compact.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, unsalted butter, alcohol-free vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add powdered erythritol to the cream cheese mixture, tasting until you reach the desired sweetness.
- Fold in the sour cream gently until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Serving
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
Notes
For the best texture, ensure all your dairy ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. You can personalize your cheesecake by experimenting with flavors, such as cocoa powder or different extracts.