Sugar-Free Cheesecake (Baked)

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Hi Bold Bakers!

Ok, get ready for one of the best Baked Cheesecakes you’ve ever tasted. It’s beyond rich, creamy, both tangy and sweet… oh, and it’s SUGAR-FREE! Whether you’ve been trying to cut the sugar or not, my Sugar-Free Baked Cheesecake recipe is a must try.

If you’ve never baked with sugar alternatives before this is THE recipe to start with because it is no-fail, no one will believe you when you serve them a slice that it’s actually on the lighter side.

How to Make a Sugar-Free Cheesecake

This is one of the simplest alternative recipes I’ve created. The ingredients really do the work for you and are very similar to what is used to make a traditional New York style cheesecake. What makes this sugar free is swapping out the sugar that usually sweetens the cream cheese custard with a monkfruit-based sugar.

That said, you can use any sugar substitute you like in this recipe — as long as it is in powder, not liquid, form.

What if I Don’t Eat Eggs?

Eggs are a super important part of this recipe as they are what helps the cheesecake to set when baked. I would not suggest switching them out for an egg substitute, but if you can’t eat the eggs, or want to omit them, this can be served like a no-baked cheesecake parfait similar to Gemma’s Single Serving Cheesecake, YUM!

Why do I Need to Bake Cheesecake in a Water Bath?

I know taking the time to set a cheesecake in a larger tray filled with hot water might seem like a stretch, but THIS is what really makes the cheesecake texture so divine. The difference between a creamy light and luxurious texture is steam. When cheesecake is baked “dry,” it can become dense and crack on top because it is exposed to the direct heat of the oven. By baking the Sugar-Free Cheesecake in a water bath, you ensure the temperature will be regulated by the warm water, protecting it from the direct heat, resulting in an extremely moist and rich cheesecake.

When is My Sugar-Free Cheesecake Done?

My cheesecake bakes up just like regular baked cheesecake, slightly puffed and slightly golden on top. Do not worry if your cheesecake feels a bit jiggly in the center because this is what you want. It will firm up once the cheesecake is set.

If it’s firm across the whole top, this is actually a bad sign, meaning the cheesecake is overcooked.

What Can I Add to My Sugar-Free Cheesecake?

To keep this cheesecake completely sugar-free, I resisted adding a berry swirl and instead topped it which a fresh raspberry sauce made by simply pureeing, then straining, fresh berries. If you want to, you can swirl any kind of jam, caramel, chocolate sauce or nut butter through your cheesecake, though, adding extra flavor and a lovely presentation.

How Do I Store Sugar-Free Cheesecake?

My Baked Sugar-Free Cheesecake is really even better the next day, as this is when it’s fully set. This makes it a great one to make ahead for entertaining. Cover and store the cheesecake in the fridge for up to 4 days. I KNOW it would not last that long in my house and I can’t wait to hear what you think!

Tips and Tricks to Making Sugar-Free Cheesecake:

• It is best to start with room temperature cream cheese
• I also suggest starting with room temperature eggs
• If you cannot find Lakanto or another brand of monkfruit sweetener, you can use any powder sugar substitute in a 1:1 ratio
• You can add an extract for a different flavor variation
• You can fold in fresh fruit, nut butter, or chocolate sauce for a swirl throughout the cheesecake
• You can bake the cheesecake in multiple smaller tins to make individual cheesecakes

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