Yum! I don't know many people who don't like cheesecake.My family loves dessert, but we are trying to eat healthier in the new year. We're glad there are so many delicious sugar free and gluten free foods to enjoy, so we don't have to give up our love of dessert.
Here is a recipe for Sugar Free Turtle Cheesecake that would be perfect for serving for Valentine's Day, a special dinner with friends, or just for an every day dinner.
Sugar Free Turtle Cheesecake
Sugar Free, Low Carb, and Gluten Free
Printable Recipe
1 1/2 cups blanched almonds (Optional)
3 (8 ounces each) packages of 1/3 less fat cream cheese (softened)
1 cup sugar substitute
4 individual size packets of Stevia
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 cups light sour cream
Sugar free chocolate sauce
Sugar free caramel sauce
Macadamia nuts
1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a springform pan with cooking spray.
2. Optional: Finely chop almonds either in a food processor or place in a plastic storage bag and crush nuts with a kitchen mallet. Press nuts in the bottom of the pan to make a crust. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes. Nuts will be lightly browned when cooked. Remove from oven and cool.
3. Combine cream cheese, sugar substitute, and 2 packets of Stevia in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer, scraping sides of the bowl as needed.
4. Add the eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and whipping cream. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. The filling will be the consistency of pancake batter at this point.
5. Pour batter into the springform pan. Place the springform pan into a larger pan. Pour enough hot water in the pan to come halfway to the side of the springform pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
6. Remove cheesecake from the oven and cool while making the sour cream mixture.
7. Combine sour cream, 2 packs of stevia, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl. Spread over the top of the cheesecake. Bake for an additional 5 minutes. Turn off oven. Slightly open the oven door and leave the cheesecake inside the oven for an hour.
8. Remove cheesecake from oven, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
9. Right before serving, heat chocolate sauce and caramel in separate bowls in the microwave. Chop macadamia nuts. Drizzle chocolate and caramel over the top of the cheesecake, then sprinkle with chopped macadamia nuts. Release sides of springform pan and place on a pretty serving dish.
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26 comments:
Looks delicious and right up my ally being GF and SF except I am trying very hard not to eat dairy for at least a month!
How nice to see a sugar free dessert recipe! Thanks girlfriend!
Oh, I love cheesecake and just bought some cream cheese today to make some. Perfect timing with your recipe!! I'm making it, for sure.
It's like an answer to prayer! I am definitely going to be trying this one. I can't wait!
This looks delicious! I am going to share this on my Walking on Sunshine Facebook page sometime during the day. Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back on Sunday to VOTE!
Oh, I so need some cheesecake right now, LOL! Looks just delicious.
Wow, this looks absolutely Amazing! Now I am craving cheesecake :)
My husband is diabetic and SF cheesecake is his favorite dessert. This, however, takes it to a whole new level! Looks great, pinning for later (when I need to bribe him to paint or something!)
This cake looks WONDERFUL :)
I think I might make it for my uncle
Oh my gosh! That looks yummy :) Thank you for sharing the recipe.
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Oh my gosh! That looks yummy :) Thank you for sharing the recipe.
I've nominated you for a Liebster Award. If you would like to accept it, you can pop on over my way for the details. Hazel x
I love cheesecake, and I love this lightened up version! We are definitely watching calories here, but we still love to indulge in dessert sometimes.
Oh wow!! That looks delicious! I can almost taste it. Thanks so much for your visit and comment! Hope your Sunday is restful and happy.
Sounds YUMMY! We LOVE sweets also, nice to have dessert options that aren't quite so bad for you.
Hope your weekend has been GREAT!
Cindy
Happy 2013, Shannon! I think this cake looks wonderful!
Dessert is always the best part of a meal and cheesecake is one of the best, that one looks very yummy can' wait to try it.
Merle.....
Yummy!
This looks wonderful, Shannon! Thanks for sharing...YUM!
I can't believe it's low carb....Yum!!! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
Hi Shannon,
Your Turtle Cheesecake looks delicious and thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
Miz Helen
WOW! Pinned!! I need to check out your other Low Carb recipes. I'd love you to link to my party sometimes on my Diana Rambles blog!
You caught my eye with gluten free- I have a gluten sensitivity so that's important! I saw you linked up at What's Cooking Love!
Beth @ The First Year Blog
Hi Shannon,
This is a beautiful, healthy, Cheesecake that we will just love!
Thank you so much for celebrating TWO YEARS with FULL PLATE THURSDAY, I appreciate your visit!
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Miz Helen
This looks amazing! I love the turtle combo, and the fact that this is sugar-free is even better!
Oh yummy! Thank you for the recipe!
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