Recipe: Low Carb No Bake Cheesecake (2024)

by Denise 9 Comments

This low carb no bake cheesecake isdelicious! The picture doesn’t do it justice at all. My mother in law told me over an over again how much she liked it and even my son Max ate the nut crust! He never eats nuts. So this was definitely a keeper in my household.

(Please Note: I recently did a makeover on this recipe (pictured below) andyou can find it here.I tweaked the ingredients a bit and made the serving sizes smaller to lower the carb count. In my opinion it tastes better and the portion is more reasonable. The net carb count for the new version is 5.7g)

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This is a low carb dessert because I used a sugar substitute called SwerveRecipe: Low Carb No Bake Cheesecake (3) It’s really quite good and you can read more about my take on sugar substitutes here. I don’t believe in using them all the time but every once in awhile it’s nice to have a good dessert, especially on the weekends. And there is an added bonus about this recipe….you make it in a jar! Have you noticed the mason jar obsession over the last few years? Well it’s right up my alley because as I kid I always liked to eat out of cups…still do for that matter. So for those fellow jar or cups eaters (those who like to eat out of these things…not eat these things), this one is for you.

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To Make This No Bake Cheesecake…

You start by grinding the nuts and then mix it with the sweetener and press into the bottom of a mason jar or ramekin. Next you mix the cream cheese, Swerve, vanilla and whipping cream in a mixer and add to nut crust. Lastly you make the topping with frozen or fresh berries that cook on the stove with a sugar free syrup. Refrigerate for until you are ready to eat and that’s it! Scroll down for the full recipe. A note on the all the sweeteners: You can easily make this more natural by substituting coconut sugar, honey or maple syrup. It may taste a bit different but I’m sure it will give it an unusual twist. I liked that the cheesecake part was more creamy than cheesy. I adapted this recipe from Living Low Carb One Day at a Time. You can check out herrecipe here. 1 serving = 828 cals / 81.6g fat / 51.8g carbs / 39.1.6g fiber / 11.9g protein = 12.7g net carbs (Note: These are very filling and you could get 2 servings out of one jar or ramekin. Also without the berry topping the net carb count would be 7.8g.)

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Low Carb No Bake Cheesecake

This low carb no bake cheesecake is delicious! The picture doesn't do it justice at all. My mother in law told me over an over again how much she liked it and even my son Max ate the nut crust! He never eats nuts. So this was definitely a keeper in my household.

Servings 4

Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupsmixed nuts(I used almonds, hazelnuts and pecans)
  • 1Tablespoonpowdered sugar substitute(I used Swerve)
  • ½teaspooncinnamon
  • 8ozcream cheesesoftened
  • 1 ½cupsheavy cream
  • ½cupsugar substitute(I usedSwerve)
  • 1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • 1 ½cupsfrozen berries
  • 2-4TablespoonsSF flavored syrup(I used Torani Raspberry SF syrup)

Instructions

  1. For the topping: Add berries and syrup to a pan and heat. Once the berries soften, mash with a fork and let mixture thicken. Remove from heat and cool.

  2. For the crust: Put the nuts, cinnamon and Swerve in a food processor and pulse until the nuts get sticky.

  3. Divide the crust mixture into 4 jars or ramekins and press down to make a crust.

  4. For the filling: In a mixer whip the cream cheese and Swerve until it is nice and creamy. Add vanilla and cream and whip until fluffy.

  5. Add whipped mixture evenly between jars or ramekins. Add fruit topping on top and then refrigerate untill ready to eat.

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Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. You should always do your own calculations if you are concerned about the accuracy of this or any recipe. I use the Lose It app for all of my nutritional information because I have for years.

Comments

  1. Mallory Smith

    Also, what size of jars did you use? Thanks so much.

    Reply

    • Denise

      Hi Mallory,
      I made this so long ago but I’m pretty sure they were 8oz size jars. I think they call them jelly jars.

      Reply

  2. Mallory Smith

    Hello! I can’t get my hands on sugar free syrup. Any thoughts as to whether sugar free jam/jelly would work?

    Reply

    • Denise

      As for the syrup, you can try just adding some sweetener to the berries and cook them down. That should work fine.
      Hope that helps.

      Reply

  3. Rene

    I would like to try the low carb no bake cheesecake but am allergic to nuts, anything else you could suggest for the crust?

    Reply

    • Denise

      Hi Rene,
      I don’t know much about nut allergies but can you eat seeds? Sunflower seeds or pumkpin seeds (the kernels of both) would work. You could also experiment with unsweetened coconut flakes. Hope that helps and let me know if you were successful!

      Reply

  4. Sam

    What’s the carbs in this per serving? And calorie count..

    Reply

    • Denise

      ’ve add the nutrition to the recipe. This is an old recipe that I need to up date. As I recall these were very filling and you could probably get 8 total servings instead of 4. So that would cut the calories and carbs in half and would be a more realistic portion. I hope to redo this recipe soon.

      Reply

  5. Patti

    Sounds and looks yummy!

    Reply

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Recipe: Low Carb No Bake Cheesecake (2024)

FAQs

What is the carb count for sugar free cheesecake? ›

Calories in Sugar Free Cheesecake
Calories162.2
Total Carbohydrate4.1 g
Dietary Fiber0.7 g
Sugars0.4 g
Protein5.0 g
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What can I substitute for sugar in cheesecake? ›

In general, I've found xylitol tastes as good as, and bakes out as well as, sugar and thus goes unnoticed as a replacement.

How do you keep a no-bake cheesecake firm? ›

Your solution is to put gelatin into your mix for that firmer texture. The texture you have in the picture is how a no bake cheesecake will look.

How to thicken no-bake cheesecake batter? ›

Thickener. In a no-bake cheesecake, there are three typical ways that you create structure: folding in stiffly whipped heavy cream, folding in an alternative stabilizer like Cool Whip, or gelatin.

Can diabetics eat cheesecake? ›

With a few changes, and the addition of fiber-rich berries, cheesecake can fit in a type 2 diabetes diet. Cake is the quintessential celebratory dessert — a staple at weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries alike.

What cheese has the lowest carbs? ›

Got cheese has the lowest carb content out of all varieties. It contains zero carbs while supplying you with 8 grams of fat and 6 grams of protein per 1-ounce serving.

What is the best substitute for sugar? ›

Stevia and monk fruit are both naturally derived from plants and some people feel they have a flavor very similar to regular sugar. The FDA says these sweeteners are “generally regarded as safe,” which means they are safe to use for their intended purpose.

What can you substitute if you don't have sugar? ›

You can use dates, fruit purées, yacon syrup, honey, and maple syrup as alternatives to sugar. Although these sweeteners may offer limited health benefits compared with refined sweeteners, any sweetener should be used sparingly.

What is a good sugar substitute for desserts? ›

A combination of maple syrup and honey works best for muffins and cookies; typically swapping out even amounts to replace sugar in a recipe will work. Agave nectar is also okay, but it makes baked goods less tender and does have a noticeably different flavor.

Why is my no bake cheesecake hard? ›

The filling needs proper chilling, a minimum of four hours but preferably overnight, to set into sliceable sections. Freezing the cheesecake results in a too-hard-to-enjoy crust and filling.

Should I cover no bake cheesecake in the fridge? ›

You can cover the crust with plastic wrap or foil as well. Keep the cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can you leave no bake cheesecake out overnight? ›

Eggs and cheese have high protein and moisture content, which, when left out at room temperature, can lead to bacteria multiplying. Conditions ripe for bacteria will make the cheesecake unsafe for eating.

Can you over whip no bake cheesecake? ›

Runny Cheesecake mixtures

Sometimes, you can simply over whisk, or under whisk a mixture. I cannot explain the differences, as it can vary as to why! You need to make sure when whisking a no-bake cheesecake mixture that you keep an eye on the mixture constantly so you can see when it thickens up!

What not to do when making cheesecake? ›

16 Mistakes You're Making With Homemade Cheesecake
  1. Working with cold ingredients. Hobo_018/Getty Images. ...
  2. Using whipped cream cheese. ...
  3. Using low-fat cream cheese. ...
  4. Undermixing your cheesecake. ...
  5. Not diversifying your cheeses. ...
  6. Not being careful with your eggs. ...
  7. Only making plain cheesecake. ...
  8. Baking in anything but a springform pan.
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Why put lemon juice in cheesecake? ›

While lemons can add flavor in a multitude of ways, it's the juice that mixes best into the batter — and acts as a thickener. As such, you'll want to beat your lemon juice together with your remaining cheesecake ingredients.

How many carbs are in Junior's sugar free cheesecake? ›

Junior's Sugar Free Plain Cheesecake (1 serving) contains 24g total carbs, 3g net carbs, 28g fat, 7g protein, and 300 calories.

Does sugar free still have carbs? ›

Just because food is labeled sugar-free doesn't mean it has no carbs. If you're trying to choose between standard products and sugar-free options, look at the food label. If the item labeled sugar-free has a lot fewer carbs, it might be the best choice.

What kind of cheesecake can diabetics eat? ›

The traditional cheesecake may sound like a diabetes-friendly option, but the traditional recipe can pack as much as 34g of carbohydrates per slice. Instead, try Wonder Monday's low carb cheesecake snacks which uses almond flour in place of all-purpose flour and allulose in place of traditional cane sugar.

Does sugar free cake have carbs? ›

Carbohydrate Content: While sugar-free cakes don't contain traditional sugar, they still contain carbohydrates from other sources, such as flour.

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