Gluten Free Mini Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe
These individual-sized mini key lime cheesecakes are ideal for serving at parties, gatherings, or simply as a special treat for yourself. The velvety smooth texture of the cream cheese cheesecake filling is complemented by the bright and citrusy flavor of key limes, creating a taste sensation in every bite.
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons sugar or sweetener*
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
FOR THE FILLING
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup powdered sugar or sweetener*
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons key lime juice or the juice of about 8 key limes
GARNISH (optional)
- 3 key limes sliced and halved
- 1 cup whipped cream
- ½ pint raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit with oven rack set in center position of oven. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the almond flour with melted butter, sugar, or sweetener, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of each mini cheesecake cup. Set them aside.
- Using a handheld or standing mixer, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, or powdered sweetener, egg, sour cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix until combined. Stir in key lime juice until incorporated, being careful not to over-mix.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the almond flour crusts in the cupcake pan. Bake for 17 minutes. (The filling should be tiny but jiggly when it comes out of the oven.)
- Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Chill overnight for the best taste.
For Garnish
- Slice up a few key limes, add a spoonful of whipped cream, and top each cooled cheesecake.
Notes
TOP TIPS:
- For the sweetener, use regular table sugar or a keto sweetener such as xylitol for the crust. For the cheesecake filling, use confectioners powdered sugar, or an equal amount of keto powdered sweetener. Xylitol can be ground up in a high-speed blender into powder for the filling.
- Refrigerating the cheesecakes for several hours or overnight allows them to set and develop a better flavor.
- Toppings can include key lime zest, whipped cream, or key lime slices.
- Key Lime Juice: use fresh key limes for the best flavor. You can also use Nellie & Joe's bottled key lime juice in a pinch.
Nutrition
Calories: 190.9kcalCarbohydrates: 4.3gProtein: 4.3gTotal Fat: 18.3gSaturated Fat: 7.8gCholesterol: 48.1mgSodium: 66.8mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 1.4gNet Carbohydrates: 2.9g
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