A buttery biscuit base, with a creamy no-bake vanilla cheesecake topping. Pure, simple and very indulgent!

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Back to basics with a low-carb vanilla cheesecake.

A buttery biscuit base with a creamy, no-bake vanilla cheesecake topping. Pure, simple and very indulgent!

This is the same as my lemon cheesecake recipe, but perfect for someone who doesn’t enjoy lemons.

Vanilla cheesecake

A buttery biscuit base, with a creamy no-bake vanilla cheesecake topping. Pure, simple and very indulgent!

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Course: Desserts, Snacks

Cuisine: British

Diet: Diabetic, Vegetarian

Keyword: cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake, nut free, vanilla cheesecake

Free or Subscription Recipe: Free Recipe

Free from: coconut, eggs, nuts

Prep Time: 15

Resting Time: 1

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 480kcal

Author: Jo Paterson

Ingredients

100 grams digestive biscuits crushed (or Nairn's Gluten Free Biscuit Breaks)
50 grams butter melted
150 ml double cream
180 grams cream cheese full-fat
2 whole vanilla pods split lengthways and de-seeded
4 tsp xylitol or erythritol sweetener to taste

Instructions

Add the melted butter to the crushed biscuits and mix well until the biscuit crumbs are fully coated in butter
Divide the buttered biscuit crumb between 4 ramekins or glasses and push down lightly to form a biscuit base
Whip the double cream with a electric whisk until it stiffens
Add the cream cheese and seeds from the vanilla pods to the cream and whip until fully combined
Add xylitol granulated sweetener to your liking and taste. I use 4tsp, but you may prefer less or more depending on your taste. Start by adding 1 tsp, taste, then add more until you are happy with the sweetness
Divide the cheesecake mix onto the biscuit base. Decorate with slices of berries, or nuts and refrigerate for around an hour. The cheesecakes can be eaten straight away, but taste better once refrigerated

Notes

*Vanilla extract or paste can be used for this recipe, but be mindful that many contain high amounts of sugar. Using a vanilla pod gives you a pure vanilla flavour without the added sugar.

SWEETENERS

You do not have to use any sweeteners in this recipe if you do not wish to, however this means that the only sweetness comes from the other ingredients used (which for a many is not going to be sweet enough).

Artificial powdered sweeteners such as sucralose (like Splenda) or aspartame (like Canderel) can be used in this recipe but they may raise blood glucose levels and can leave a nasty bitter aftertaste.

NOTE: For the best outcomes with this recipe, it is best to use the recommended ingredients in the quantities stated.

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