Low-Carb Lime Cheesecake {Vegan, Paleo}

Tangy creamy RICH Lime cheesecake.. without the added sugar! Low-Carb, Vegan and paleo friendly! Jump to Recipe Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may receive compensation if you make a purchase through links on this site.

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Are you ready for this??? Never before have I published a recipe on Pretty Pies like this. This is UNPRECEDENTED... And I'm SO excited about it! LOW CARB Vegan Cheesecake! If you follow Pretty Pies on Facebook or Insta, you might have seen the sneak peek I posted a few days ago. I couldn't wait to share! I made a vegan cheesecake without ANY SUGAR!! {Insert all the shocked face emojis lol!} All the irresistible textures, flavors and sweetness you and I love, but NO maple syrup, NO dates, nada. And as always, no dairy, gluten, grains, soy, or baking involved! Healthy, whole-food ingredients you can feel good about.

Dairy-Free Cheesecake Goodness

It has the same deliciousness as my other cheesecakes, but without the carbs. Bursting with fresh lime flavor and the smooth, ultra thick denseness that I can't get enough of in vegan cheesecakes. (That's why I fell in love with them in the first place!) I adapted one of my all-time favorite Pretty Pies: Paleo & Vegan Key Lime Cheesecake.  Just like my other cheesecake recipes, it's made with cashew cream! #obsessed. Plus this one gets extra creaminess from coconut cream and (surprise!) avocado frosting! Lots of healthy fats for a rich decadent cake, but none of the sugar. Too good to be true? It's real, y'all. And I'm in love.

How to make Vegan Cheesecake LOW CARB

Meet my favorite little friend, Sweet Leaf Vanilla Creme Stevia Drops! Have you tried this stuff? It's delicious! And it's pure extract with no fillers, additives or other weird stuff. A little goes a long way. Less than 1 teaspoon sweetens an entire cheesecake. I also added a pinch of Pure Stevia Powder. I've tried many different brands of stevia, but Sweet Leaf is by far my favorite. The taste really pairs well with tangy things like Greek yogurt, and of course, cheesecake--especially lime cheesecake (double tang)!

How to Make Vegan Cheesecake

1. Soak cashews in a bowl of fresh water for a minimum of 6 hours (I soak overnight).
2. Drain, rinse and place in a food processor and blend until completely broken down. Scrape down the sides as needed.
3. Add in remaining ingredients. Blend smooth.
4. Taste and adjust for sweetness and lime flavor if needed.
5. Pour over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Wrap tightly in foil.
6. Freeze or refrigerate until solidified (this takes 2-4 hours typically)

WHY low carb/no sugar??

So here's the honest truth behind this recipe. I've been struggling with my health for almost three years now. It's a long story, but my digestion got majorly messed up somehow and has affected my entire body, my entire life. It's been a long battle to win back my health. I desperately want to feel well again! (I'm too young for this, haha.) I gave up *refined* sugar many years ago, but for the most part I still ate a high-carb diet. But as part of my new gut health protocol, I had to give up SUGAR...in ALL its forms (even fruit! Gasp!). For six weeks, I'm doing a strict diet that combines Paleo, Low-FODMAP, and Keto, which restricts sugar to 15 grams a day (basically ONLY carbs from veggies). Not ideal for a DESSERT BLOGGER, lol! SO... I had to adapt! Stevia is my solution! So that's the story... in progress. 🙂 Love LIME flavored desserts like I do? Then be sure to check them out HERE (there are lots!)

Do you want to see more low carb recipes? Let me know! 

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Low-Carb Lime Cheesecake {Vegan}

No baking, no dairy, and NO SUGAR, but all the delicious lime cheesecake flavor you crave!

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Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 slices

Author: Emily

Ingredients

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Crust:

• ⅓ cup coconut flour
• ⅓ cup + 1-2 Tbs water
• 3 Tbs coconut oil - melted

Lime Cheesecake Filling:

• 2 cups raw cashews
• ½ cup coconut milk
• Zest and juice from 2 large limes - ⅓ cup juice + 2T zest
• ½ cup coconut oil - melted and warm
• ¾ teaspoon Stevia Drops - to taste
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract - I used alcohol free
• Pinch of pure stevia powder - optional, about 1/32 tsp

Vibrant Green Frosting:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 3 Tbs coconut oil - melted and warm
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - I used alcohol free
• ¼ teaspoon Stevia Drops
• 1 ½ teaspoon lime juice

Garnish:

• extra zest, fresh fruit, coconut shreds, or coconut whipped cream

Instructions

To make the crust:

• Add coconut flour to a medium bowl.
• In a measuring cup, combine melted coconut oil and water.
• Pour wet mixture over flour and stir well to combine. Add a splash or two of water if it's too dry.
• Press into a parchment lined springform (cheesecake pan) I used a small (7") pan. If your pan is larger, the cheesecake will be shorter/flatter.

To make the filling:

• Soak cashews in a bowl of fresh water for a minimum of 6 hours (I soak overnight). Drain, rinse and place in a food processor and blend until completely broken down.b
• Add in the remaining ingredients and blend well. (Optional, but pretty: reserve a pinch of zest to pulse in at the end if you want some lovely green flecks throughout).
• Taste and adjust for sweetness and tang, adding tiny amounts of extra stevia, or extra zest for more lime flavor.
• Pour cream over crust and set in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours to solidify.

To make the avocado frosting:

• Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth and silky. Taste and adjust.
• Spread on top of cheesecake, garnish with fruit, extra zest (or whatever you want!) and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.

Notes

I recommend Sweet Leaf brand stevia drops! Tastes great! I also use Bulk Supplements Stevia Extract powder. No fillers!!

Keep refrigerated. It's super delish to pop your slice in the freezer for about 20 minutes before eating it. That's my FAVORITE way to eat it!

This can also be frozen, but the avocado may brown. Not so pretty, but it still tastes good once it's thawed. But the thawing process can take a long time.

If you make this recipe, I'd love to hear what you think! Tag me on Insta @emily.likes.food and hashtag #prettypies so I can see your delicious creations =D Enjoy!!

 

Nutrition Facts

Low-Carb Lime Cheesecake {Vegan}

Amount per Serving

Calories

416.19

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

39.48

g

61

%

Saturated Fat

 

22.26

g

139

%

Sodium

 

15.94

mg

1

%

Potassium

 

390.11

mg

11

%

Carbohydrates

 

14.01

g

5

%

Fiber

 

4.95

g

21

%

Sugar

 

2.24

g

2

%

Net Carbs

 

9.1

g

Protein

 

6.3

g

13

%

Vitamin A

 

58.69

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

4.49

mg

5

%

Calcium

 

16.4

mg

2

%

Iron

 

2.42

mg

13

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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