No-Bake Cheesecake Bites
Creamy no-bake cheesecake bites on a buttery almond crust, ready without an oven. Poppable, freezer-friendly, and just two net carbs each for a quick keto dessert.
Cheesecake without turning on the oven
Full cheesecakes are wonderful, but sometimes you want the flavor without the water bath, the slow bake, and the overnight chill. These bites give you all the tangy richness in individual portions you can make in a muffin tin in about 20 minutes of hands-on time.
The base is a pressed almond-flour crumb, and the filling is simply whipped cream cheese lightened with a little heavy cream so it sets soft, not dense. Freeze them for grab-and-go treats or chill for a classic cheesecake bite.
- Whip the filling until truly fluffy for a light set
- Press the crust firmly so the bites hold together
- Use liners for clean release from the tin
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Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almond flour (net carbs →)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol (for crust) (net carbs →)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (for filling) (net carbs →)
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (net carbs →)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2Mix the almond flour, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sweetener, then press about a tablespoon firmly into the bottom of each liner.
- 3Beat the softened cream cheese with the 1/2 cup sweetener until completely smooth.
- 4Beat in the heavy cream, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until the filling is light and fluffy.
- 5Spoon the filling over each crust and smooth the tops.
- 6Chill for at least 3 hours until set, or freeze for 1 hour for a firmer, ice-cream-like bite.
- 7Peel off the liners and serve, topping with berries if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Do these set firm like baked cheesecake?
They set to a soft, creamy texture rather than the dense firmness of a baked cheesecake. For a firmer, sliceable bite, freeze them for an hour before serving; they hold shape well straight from the freezer.
Can I make one big cheesecake instead?
Yes. Press the crust into a springform or pie pan and spread the filling on top, then chill for at least 6 hours or overnight so it sets fully before slicing.
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