SUGAR FREE WHEAT FREE CHEESECAKE -- LOW CARB!

Sugar Free Wheat Free Cheesecake -- Low Carb! image

Provided by Teresa Jacobson

Categories Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST:
1 1/2 c pecan meal (finely crushed pecans)
1/4 c splenda (or other sugar substitute)
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
FILLING:
16 oz neufchatel cheese, room temp
3/4 c sour cream
1/4 c splenda (or other sugar substitute)
1 dash(es) salt
3 large eggs
juice from 1 lemon
1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. For the crust: Combine pecan meal, Splenda, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter, egg and vanilla; combine well. Press into and up the sides of a 10 inch pie pan. Set aside.
2. For the filling: Combine neufchatel, sour cream, Splenda and salt. Beat with a mixer until well combined. Beat in the eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Beat on medium for 1 minute.
3. Pour into the crust. Bake for about 50 minutes or until nearly firm in center. Cool completely. Refrigerate before serving.
4. Nutrition info: per serving (12 servings) Calories: 339 Total Fat: 28.8g /Sat Fat: 12.4g Cholesterol: 105mg Sodium: 232mg Total Carbs: 12.2g/ Dietary Fiber 1.5g/ Sugars 10.1g Protein: 7.4g