Keto Cherry Pecan Cheesecake Lush is a flavorful dessert. We make this lush with different kinds of ingredients, such as pecans, vanilla extract, almond flour, erythritol powder, heavy cream, xanthan gum, and cherries. These are the components that you can easily purchase from the food stores. This lush contains 5 g of net carbs in one serving. We prepare this lush in at least 2 hours and 30 minutes. Keto Cherry Pecan Cheesecake Lush is perfect for breakfasts, occasions, lunches, sides, appetizers, and desserts. We freeze this lush for 50 to 60 days so we can easily prepare it earlier. This cheesecake lush contains dairy components, so you can alternate it with non-dairy products for dairy allergies. Serve this lush cheesecake with toasted coconut chips, an almond latte, or a cream dollop.
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STATS:
- Course: Dessert
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook duration: Ten minutes
- Portion size: 1 square
- Servings: 12
- Difficulty level: Normal
- Overall time: 2 hours 30 minutes
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Bowls
- Hand mixer
- Spatula
- Saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper
INGREDIENTS:
PECAN CRUST:
- Half cup butter
- 1/3 cup powdered erythritol
- 2 cups almond flour
- Half tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans
CHEESECAKE LAYER:
- One cup heavy cream
- Half cup erythritol powder
- One teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 oz cream cheese
CHERRY LAYER:
- 1 1/2 cups cherries
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- One tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 2 tbsp. water
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PECANS:
- Pecans are used to make a perfect texture and provide a deep flavor. Use macadamia nuts or walnuts instead.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese is an important and main ingredient, which is used to give a rich taste and create a structure.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour helps in perfect binding and makes a smooth crust. You can use the almond meal, as it will make changes in texture. Use the coconut flour instead, but only add its one-third quantity.
CHERRIES:
- They give this dish its natural flavor and acidity. Instead, we can use smaller amounts of blackberries or raspberries, which will likewise function as intended.
HEAVY CREAM:
- This cheesecake lush gets a harder texture that is perfect for keto because it’s thickened and creamified with heavy cream. As an alternative, you can utilize coconut cream.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We warm the oven to 175 degrees Celsius.
- Utilize the parchment paper to cover a tray.
- Stir the butter, vanilla, erythritol powder, pecans, and almond flour.
- Place the mixture on the foundation of the baking dish.
- Bake for eight minutes till get golden and cool it fully.
- Whip the erythritol powder and cream cheese in a separate bowl till get smoother.
- Include vanilla & heavy cream till stiff peaks are formed, then mix them with the cream cheese mixture.
- Equally distribute the layer of cheesecake on the cooled crust.
- Chill the crust for 1 hour.
- Mix the lemon juice, water, cherries, and erythritol in a pan.
- Slowly cook till the cherries get softer.
- Mix in the xanthan gum & cook completely till thickened and fully.
- Distribute the cooled cherry mixture on the layer of cheesecake.
- Refrigerate it for an extra hour before making slices.
TIPS:
- You can toast the toasted pecans to create a deep taste.
- We utilize erythritol powder to prevent the texture from getting grainy.
- Chill the cheesecake to cut clean slices.
- Cool the crust, then add a cream layer so it doesn’t melt.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store it in a tight vessel for five days.
FREEZER:
- Cover the slices with foil and store them for 2 months.
FAQs:
May I decrease the carb content?
- You can use the raspberries instead because they contain lower net carbs.
Is this dessert perfect for the keto diet?
- Yes, because we make this dessert with all keto components.
Can I prepare this dessert completely in the oven?
- Yes, you can omit the crust and refrigerate it for an hour, but it will provide a soft texture.
Why does the cherry layer get a thin consistency?
- Add some extra thickening agent like xanthan gum, or cool the layer for extra time.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Fiber: 3 g
Calories: 320 kcal
Proteins: 7 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Net carbs: 5 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 30 g
Portion size: 1 square
Total carbs: 8 g
