Ingredients
Method
- Line the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground pecans, almond flour, powdered sweetener, and melted butter, then mix until the mixture resembles damp sand and holds together when pressed.
- Firmly press the nut mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer, using the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to compact it well.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- In a large heatproof bowl, add the sugar free Jello powder. Pour in the boiling water and whisk until the agar-agar powder is completely dissolved and no crystals remain.
- Let the Jello mixture cool until it is just warm to the touch, about 10 minutes, so it does not melt the cream.
- Add half of the cream cheese (about 6 tablespoons) to the slightly cooled Jello mixture and beat with a hand mixer until completely smooth and silky.
- In a separate large bowl, add the remaining cream cheese and the cold heavy whipping cream, then beat with a hand mixer until medium to stiff peaks form and the mixture looks thick and billowy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the Jello base in 2 to 3 additions, using a spatula and light sweeping motions, until no streaks remain and the mixture is uniform.
- Remove the chilled crust from the refrigerator, then pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Tap the pan lightly on the counter a few times to release any large air bubbles and level the filling.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly.
- When ready to serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the pan, release the springform ring, slice, and serve cold.
Notes
- Make sure the Jello mixture cools to warm, not hot, before adding the cream cheese and whipped cream to prevent the filling from separating.
- Use very cold heavy cream for the best volume and texture in the whipped cream.
- You can use any flavor of sugar free Jello; berry and lemon flavors work especially well with the nutty crust.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Use very cold heavy cream for the best volume and texture in the whipped cream.
- You can use any flavor of sugar free Jello; berry and lemon flavors work especially well with the nutty crust.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
