Description
Delight in these Sugar-Free Cheesecake Bars, a creamy and tangy dessert perfect for those seeking a guilt-free treat. Made with a smooth blend of cream cheese, sugar-free powdered sugar, and sour cream, topped optionally with a luscious reduced-sugar berry compote. Ideal for a refreshing low-sugar dessert that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- Almond crust prepared as per your favorite recipe (approximately 1 ½ cups almond flour, 3 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp sugar substitute)
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup sugar-free powdered sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Optional Topping
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen mixed berries
- 1 tbsp sugar alternative (e.g., monk fruit sweetener)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Follow your favorite almond crust recipe by combining almond flour, melted butter, and sugar substitute. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a square baking pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling to ensure it sets properly.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar-free powdered sugar, and sour cream together until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract and lime juice thoroughly to add a bright, tangy flavor.
- Assemble & Chill: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled almond crust. Cover and refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 4 hours, or until firm and set completely.
- Make the Topping (Optional): In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh or frozen mixed berries with a tablespoon of your chosen sugar alternative. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens into a compote. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Serve & Enjoy: Once chilled and firm, cut the cheesecake into bars. Top with the berry compote if desired, and enjoy your guilt-free, sugar-free cheesecake treat!
Notes
- You can prepare the crust in advance and store it refrigerated.
- For a gluten-free dessert, ensure the almond crust ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor impact.
- Berry topping is optional but adds a fruity sweetness and visual appeal.
- Store cheesecake bars in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for optional topping)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: sugar-free cheesecake, low sugar dessert, no bake cheesecake bars, keto dessert, sugar-free dessert, almond crust cheesecake
