Low-Carb Cheesecake

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC.

This is vegetarian, gluten free, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Low-Carb Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Low Carb Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Almond flour
• 0.5 cup Butter (melted)
• 2 package Cream cheese (softened)
• 3 large Eggs
• 0.75 cup Granulated sweetener (such as erythritol)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
6. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour to cool gradually.
7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before serving.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.