Sweet and Tangy No Bake Cheesecake
Cheesecake is one of those classic desserts that everyone loves. It is sweet, creamy, and quite refreshing. Well, cheesecake just got a makeover and is now even more creamy, even more refreshing, and completely low carb! This no-bake, lemon-lime cheesecake takes this already delicious dessert to the next level. How is it even possible to make an incredible cheesecake without hours of baking? One word- gelatin.
Adding gelatin into the mix of cream cheese, lemon juice, and lime zest has a few purposes in this recipe. The first is to bind the cheesecake together. There are no eggs in this recipe and also no flour- two ingredients that usually firm the cheesecake during the baking process. However, this cheesecake is no-bake- no hot oven required! In place of eggs and flour, gelatin is used to help the cheesecake firm and solidify. After all the ingredients are blended and put into the refrigerator, the gelatin will take over, setting the cheesecake and making it into a sliceable dessert.
Gelatin also adds a lot of nutritional value to this cheesecake. There are different types of gelatin, some coming from fish, some from seaweed, some from fruits and, the most common type of gelatin, from animal bones. Not only can you choose which gelatin to use based on the health benefits, but you can also pick a gelatin to suit your dietary preferences. While all gelatin is low carb, some are also vegan (like gelatin from seaweed). Depending on what type of gelatin you use will also determine the true health benefits, but, as a whole, gelatin can be linked with the following attributes.
First, gelatin has essential amino acids that the body needs to make protein and help organ functions. Gelatin is a good source of protein and it can also help promote healthy digestive functions. Gelatin contains collagen as well, which is a natural way to help firm your skin for a more youthful appearance. Since gelatin is a low-calorie protein, it can help you lose weight as proteins make your body feel full, decreasing your chances of overeating.
Of course, gelatin also acts as a great ingredient in our cheesecake recipe, helping the cheesecake set up and get firm without ever having to go into the oven. All those great benefits are inside this delicious cheesecake thanks to gelatin. The almond flour and shredded coconut crust also have their own healthy attributes to add as well but gelatin is truly what takes the cake here…or takes the ‘cheese’ cake!
Not only is this cheesecake healthy but it can also be made quite quickly, something every chef will appreciate. Our recipe is the perfect dessert to bring to a summer barbecue or to just make for yourself, anytime you need a cook treat. It is especially great when the weather turns hot and you need a cool dessert to enjoy! Just reach for this recipe, whip up a tangy, creamy cheesecake and then enjoy every cold, sweet slice! You may never make cheesecake in the oven again.
| Servings: slices |
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp So Nourished granular erythritol
- 3/4 cup water (boiling)
- 3 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 3/4 cup water (cold)
- 1 pound cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lime zest
- 2 tbsp So Nourished powdered erythritol
- To prepare the base, combine the almond flour, coconut, butter, and granular erythritol in a bowl and stir until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased pie plate and place in the fridge.
- Pour the boiling water into a large bowl and stir in the gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the cold water, cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, lime zest, and powdered erythritol.
- Blend until smooth with an immersion blender then pour into the prepared crust.
- Refrigerate until set then cut into 12 slices to serve.
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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