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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Cookies & Bars » Keto Lime Cheesecake

    Keto Lime Cheesecake

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    Published: Apr 27, 2020 by Taryn

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    You are going to love this easy and delicious sugar-free low carb Keto Lime Cheesecake. It’s rich, creamy, and has a zesty flavor that you can’t get out of your mind. No-bake cheesecake is delightful and just in time for all those summer parties and events. Plus, it’s also gluten-free, and grain-free!

    Keto No Bake Cheesecake Bars topped with lime

    When it comes to cheesecake, I have always been a fan. I love how cool and refreshing it is, but it’s still incredibly indulgent. We pretty much all love desserts and aren’t going to turn our noses away from anything sweet. But my heart is always drawn to various cheesecake recipes. Plus, you can get a lot of out one cheesecake. This keto no-bake cheesecake can be cut into 16 servings so it can feed a lot of people.  

    I feel like making a no-bake keto lime cheesecake is a huge bonus because there is nothing to bake, and I can whip it up quickly. It’s a great option when I need something that I know will please friends and family members, but I don’t have a lot of time to bake. The best part is that they have no idea it’s low carb when they are eating it either. I already have a no-bake Cannoli Cheesecake, a no-bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake, and a no-bake Chocolate Cheesecake but I wanted to add something a little more traditional to my repertoire. 

    This lightly flavored lime (or lemon) cheesecake was a perfect choice!

    Lime Cheesecake Bars with whipped cream

    How To Make Keto Lime Cheesecake 

    You have finally met your match if you love easy desserts that don’t require much of your attention and taste like a million bucks. 

    First Step: Put the almond flour and butter together in your food processor and mix until you have a wet crumb. Then add the cheesecake crust to the bottom of a parchment paper-lined baking dish. 

    Second Step: Next, you’ll need to bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water in a bowl. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Then pour in hot water and stir it until the gelatin has dissolved. If there are any chunks of gelatin that won’t dissolve, pour it through a strainer and toss them. 

    cheesecake filling in food processor

    Third Step: Put the cream cheese in the food processer and pulse. Once it’s smooth, go ahead and add the gelatin, heavy cream, sweetener, and zest. Then pulse again until everything is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed. 

    Fourth Step: Put dollops of the keto lime cheesecake filling on top of the almond flour crust. Cover all of the crust, then spread. If you spread it before the whole crust is covered, the crust may lift and break. Place the keto no-bake cheesecake in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 hours or until it’s set. 

    pan of Keto No Bake Cheesecake

    Fifth Step: Begin whipping the rest of the heavy cream and add in the powdered sweetener. Add the whipped topping to the cheesecake once it has set up. Then add some additional lemon or lime zest to the top. Take the parchment paper out of the pan and set the cheesecake on a cutting board. Cut it into 16 evenly sliced pieces. 

    whipped cream and lime zest

    Sixth Step: Keep the keto lime cheesecake bars in the fridge or even the freezer. They taste fabulous frozen, and you don’t’ even have to thaw them!

    lime zest on whipped cream

    Can I Double This Keto Lime Cheesecake Recipe?

    Yes, of course! Each recipe makes 16 cheesecake bars, so you will just need to make as many batches as you need. You could use a much larger pan than an 8x8 if you need to, just follow the same directions and double or triple the ingredients. I will warn you though; people do love these cheesecake bars like crazy.

    Can I Make this in a Springform Pan?

    Absolutely! You will need to use a smaller springform pan than the traditional 9-inch size. A 6-inch pan would be perfect!

    Keto No Bake Cheesecake Bars cut into squares

    What other flavors can I use?

    Feel free to leave out the zest and add your favorite extract instead. Vanilla is a classic choice. You can even use the seeds from a vanilla bean to get that nice speckled look!

    Want to make a smaller portion? Check out my Keto Mini Cheesecake! Or for a cool chocolatey treat try my Keto Eclair Cake.

    Is it ok to garnish keto cheesecake with fruit?

    Yes, if you want to add some fruit to the top of the keto lime cheesecake, feel free. Keep in mind many fruits are very high in carbs, so be mindful of what you choose. I few lemon or lime slices in the center would be gorgeous. Or you could add in some strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. This cheesecake has a zesty flavor because of the lemon or lime, so you want to choose something that will compliment that. 

    six keto no bake cheesecake topped with lime slices

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    Keto No Bake Cheesecake Bars topped with lime

    Keto Lime Cheesecake Bars

    You are going to love this easy and delicious no-bake Keto Lime Cheesecake. It’s rich, creamy, and has a zesty flavor just in time for all those summer parties and events.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Chilling Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 226
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 4 tablespoon softened butter

    Filling:

    • 2 tablespoon cold water
    • 1 tablespoon gelatin
    • 2 tablespoon hot water
    • 16 oz cream cheese
    • 4 oz heavy cream
    • ⅓ cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
    • 1 teaspoon lemon or lime zest

    Topping:

    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoon powdered erythritol
    • additional zest to garnish if desired
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    Instructions

    • Process the almond flour and butter in a food processor until wet crumbs form. Press into the bottom of a parchment paper lined 8x8 baking dish.
    • Bloom the gelatin. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl. Let rest for 5 minutes. Add the hot water and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Remove any chunks of gelatin that don't dissolve.
    • Add the cream cheese to the food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add the bloomed gelatin, heavy cream, sweetener, and zest. Pulse until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
    • Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake on top of the crust. Try to cover the entire crust before spreading. Otherwise, you may lift up the crust. Spread smooth. Refrigerate at least 3-4 hours to set.
    • Whip the remaining heavy cream. Add the powdered sweetener. Spread on the set cheesecake. Sprinkle with additional lime zest, if desired. Gently lift the parchment paper out of the dish and place the cheesecake on a cutting board. Cut into 16 pieces.
    • Store the cheesecake bars in the fridge or freezer.

    Notes

    Storage: Keep the cheesecake bars in the fridge or even the freezer. They taste great frozen!
    Substitutions: Any citrus zest will work in this. Lime, lemon grapefruit, or orange are all good choices. Or to make vanilla cheesecake simply swap out the zest for vanilla extract.
    Nut-free Option: To make this nut-free swap in sunflower seed flour in place of the almond flour. Or skip the crust and make them in mason jars.
    Notes on Sweeteners: 
    I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.
    To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for. 
     
    To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
     
    Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 226 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Joni says

      May 22, 2022 at 8:44 am

      This sounds so yummy and want to make it, but I think I will use your butter pecan cookie crust from your Butter Pecan Cheesecake Bars recipe instead of the almond flour crust.

      Reply
    2. LouAnne Kapura says

      January 20, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      Absolutely yummy!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Helen says

      June 28, 2021 at 3:42 pm

      You state gelatin, do you buy the lime jello gelatin?5 stars

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        June 29, 2021 at 1:57 pm

        No, plain unflavored gelatin. Most grocery stores carry Knox brand.

        Reply
        • Deborah Hopper says

          September 03, 2021 at 7:47 pm

          The cheesecake looks like a winner, a I am going to make it right now, thank you.

    4. Nancy says

      May 29, 2021 at 3:24 pm

      I put the crust in the fridge while I make the filling. That way it solidifies and I don’t have an issue of it lifting while I spread the filling...

      Reply
    5. Caroll says

      March 18, 2021 at 7:53 am

      This sounds delicious. I can't wait to try it.5 stars

      Reply
    6. Kim says

      August 14, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      I am going to try this for sure! Very original and well explained!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Kristina says

      June 30, 2020 at 12:59 am

      These are so so yummy!! I added a couple drops of lime oil to bring out the lime flavor a bit more and then divided them up into silicon muffin wrappers with the almond crust on the bottom of each and froze. They came out perfect! Definitely a keeper recipe! This will be such a treat to have when I’m having a sweet craving.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Cindy says

      April 30, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      I am so tired of graham cracker crusts on my key lime cheesecake! Going to try this on the weekend, since I have some almond flour in my cupboard. tysm!!5 stars

      Reply
    9. wilhelmina says

      April 30, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      This is such a refreshing desert! I love the ease of no bake. This is a keeper, so yummy!5 stars

      Reply

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