Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, 3 tablespoons granular sweetener, and melted butter, stirring until the mixture is evenly moistened and clumps together.
- Divide the crust mixture evenly among the 12 liners and press firmly into the bottom of each cup to form a compact, even layer.
- Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven and let the crusts cool while you prepare the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/3 cup granular sweetener together until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla bean paste to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully combined and smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until each egg is incorporated and the batter is smooth, without overbeating.
- Divide the filling evenly over the cooled crusts, filling each liner almost to the top.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still have a slight jiggle when gently shaken.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the mini cheesecakes cool completely in the pan at room temperature.
- Transfer the cooled cheesecakes to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 to 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Just before serving, place the cold heavy cream and powdered sweetener in a chilled mixing bowl and whip on high speed for about 3 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
- Remove the chilled mini cheesecakes from the liners if desired, then top each with a dollop or piped swirl of whipped cream.
- Finish each mini cheesecake with fresh berries on top and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture; reduced-fat versions can make the cheesecakes softer and less creamy.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Do not overbake; the centers should still jiggle slightly when you take them out of the oven.
- These mini cheesecakes keep well covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a firmer whipped cream topping, chill the bowl and beaters before whipping the cream.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Do not overbake; the centers should still jiggle slightly when you take them out of the oven.
- These mini cheesecakes keep well covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a firmer whipped cream topping, chill the bowl and beaters before whipping the cream.
