Sugar Free Lime Cheesecake Jars

lime cheesecake in a cup with lime wedges

These Sugar Free Lime Cheesecake Jars are quick and easy and take less than 30 minutes. The filling has a perfect balance of sweetness and a smooth lime flavour atop a simple crumble of dates and walnuts.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Australian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Chill Time 2

Total Time 15

Servings cheesecake jars

Calories 289kcal

Author Kim

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

Base:

½ cup walnuts toasted
6 Medjool dates pitted
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of salt

Cheesecake Filling:

1 cup Light cream cheese room temperature
¼ cup Sour Cream
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons powdered Monkfruit sweetener
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

Extra lime zest optional
A few chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

Prepare the Base:

Toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until fragrant. Let cool.
In a food processor, combine the toasted walnuts, Medjool dates, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until the mixture comes together and is sticky.
Divide the mixture evenly between 4 small jars and press it down firmly to create the base.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Add the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, powdered monkfruit, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Assemble the Cheesecake Jars:

Spoon the cheesecake filling over the walnut-date base in each jar, smoothing the top.
Add a sprinkle of extra lime zest or chopped walnuts if desired for garnish.

Chill and Serve:

Refrigerate the jars for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up.

Notes

Sweetener: I used Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener (Baking Blend) - its a finer blend and more like a powder than the regular monkfruit which is a little more granulated. This helps to avoid any "gritiness" in the filling.
Can't find powdered sweetener? Make sure to use an electric mixer, stand mixer, or electric beaters (what I use) to whip the filling thoroughly. This helps incorporate the sweetener evenly and prevent any grittiness. Alternatively you could use a mortar and pestle to grind granulated sweetener into powdered form.
Jar Size: you can use any type of jar, but I find jars with a wide top are better (easy to spoon mixture in and easier to eat from). I typically use jars that hold around 1 cup
Taste Test: Taste the cheesecake filling before assembling to ensure the flavors are to your liking. Not sweet enough, add more powdered monkfruit. Too sweet, add more lime juice.
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