🧁 Healthy Baked Mini Cheesecakes with Almond Butter Crust (Low Sugar + Gluten-Free)
Craving a decadent dessert that won’t derail your health goals? These Healthy Baked Mini Cheesecakes are rich, creamy, and perfectly portioned—with a nutty almond butter crust and a caramel-kissed filling. They’re low in sugar, gluten-free, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients.
💪 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Naturally sweetened with a sugar-free brown sugar substitute
Made with Greek yogurt and cream cheese for protein and creaminess
A buttery almond crust with no refined flour
Portion-controlled and freezer-friendly
A delicious caramel twist from flavor emulsion
🛒 Ingredients
For the Almond Butter Crust:
2 tsp almond flour
2 tsp almond butter
2 tsp sugar-free brown sugar substitute
For the Filling:
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup sugar-free brown sugar substitute
1 egg
1 tsp caramel flavor emulsion
1 tbsp gluten-free flour
1 tsp salt
🥣 Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with 4 silicone or paper liners.
In a small bowl, mix almond flour, almond butter, and brown sugar substitute. Press about 2 teaspoons of mixture into each liner to form a crust. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, brown sugar substitute, egg, caramel emulsion, gluten-free flour, and salt. Mix until creamy and lump-free.
Spoon filling evenly into each crust.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until centers are just set. Remove and cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
💡 Tips for Success
Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
Let cheesecakes cool completely before removing from liners to keep their shape.
Want a more intense caramel flavor? Add a pinch of cinnamon or a drizzle of sugar-free caramel on top.
🧁 Variations
Top with crushed pecans or shaved dark chocolate before serving.
Use pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice for a fall twist.
Swap almond butter for peanut butter for a nuttier crust.
❓ FAQs
Can I freeze these cheesecakes?
Yes! Freeze them individually and thaw in the fridge before enjoying.
How many mini cheesecakes does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 4 mini cheesecakes.
❤️ Final Thoughts
These Healthy Baked Mini Cheesecakes deliver all the rich, velvety flavor of traditional cheesecake—without the sugar crash. They're quick to make, packed with better-for-you ingredients, and taste like a cheat day without being one.
Give them a try and tag your creations! We’d love to see how you top yours.
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