Enjoy a delicious no crust cheesecake the whole family will love! The smooth and creamy texture makes a satisfying lower carb dessert.
This recipe originally published January 2015, now updated with new photos, FAQs, step by step instructions and pro tips.
Ditch the carbs with no crust cheesecake! All the creamy vanilla goodness you expect from cheesecake minus the excess carbs. Eliminating the carb laden crust and cutting WAY back on the sugar are the keys to getting a cheesecake you can feel good about eating. Pumping up the vanilla and adding a touch of lemon juice rounds out the flavor profile.
What are you waiting for? Break out the crustless cheesecake and keep your resolutions intact! Check out the recipe below to learn how to make crustless cheesecake.
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How can cheesecake be made diabetes-friendly?
Modifying the crust can help reduce the carbs from cheesecake. Here, I have removed the crust completely. Also, the amount of sugar in the recipe has been greatly reduced. You may also modify this recipe further by using a sugar substitute in place of the sugar. Make sure you are using one that is suitable for baking.
Why this recipe works
- Ricotta cheese adds a creamy texture.
- Extra vanilla for enhanced flavor.
- Reduced sugar for lower carb count.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese- I used neufchâtel for a slightly lower fat content.
- Ricotta cheese- adds a creamy texture.
- Greek yogurt- I used plain regular fat.
- Sugar or sugar substitute-be sure to choose a sugar sub that can be used for baking.
- Lemon juice- this addition will enhance the flavor of the cheesecake.
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine cheeses, yogurt and eggs.
- Step 2: Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Step 3: Pour batter into springform pan.
- Step 4: Bake until set in the middle. Place in the refrigerator which helps to firm the cheesecake.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to soften the cream cheese for best results.
- Use an 8 or 9" springform pan for best results.
- Place cooked and cooled cheesecake in the refrigerator to help firm the texture of the cheesecake.
Frequently asked questions
Traditional cheesecake is very high in carbs and fat. It is very helpful to use a lower carb recipe to keep your glucose under control.
Try to use lower carb desserts and make these only occasionally. Learn to tweak your recipes by cutting back on sugar. Check out this recipe for Low Carb Ricotta Cheesecake Fluff.
Hope you enjoy this Lower Carb Cheesecake Recipe! Be sure to check out these other diabetes friendly favorites:
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Recipe
No Crust Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 8 oz. neufchatel cheese softened
- 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- 5.3 oz. Greek yogurt plain
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- ⅓ cup sugar equivalent (suitable for baking) to equal ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Grease a 9" springform pan well. ( May use smaller size pan if desired.)
- In a large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients and mix on low speed until smooth- 1-2 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time and mix well after each egg.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
- Pour batter into prepared springform pan and place in oven.
- Bake approx. 30-40 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool, then place in refrigerator. Cheesecake will firm up as it becomes cold.
Notes
- Be sure to soften the cream cheese for best results.
- Use an 8 or 9" springform pan for best results.
- Place cooked and cooled cheesecake in the refrigerator to help firm the texture of the cheesecake.
Jeffrey Means says
What is the actual serving size ' label says 1g. Can't be correct.
Charlotte says
Hi
The serving size is 1/8th of the cake. The nutrition facts should read 1 slice. Thanks for your question!
Dawn says
So the flavor of this batter was tasty I also added some lemon zest, but I am having a problem with the cheesecake setting I don’t know what I did wrong???
I used an 8 inch spring form pan it has been in the oven for an hour and 15 min and the middle is still jiggly 😩
Charlotte says
It will take longer to cook in 8” pan. Placing the cheesecake in the refrigerator will also help it to set up. Hope that helps!