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Amazing Gluten Free Eggnog Cheesecake

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This gluten free eggnog cheesecake recipe is a delicious holiday dessert. Enjoy protein-packed dessert that is full of flavor!

This easy gluten free cheesecake recipe makes either three mini cheesecakes or one large cheesecake.

These gluten free skinny eggnog cheesecakes on a cutting board

If you look at the recipes on my blog, you will notice there are twice, if not three times more desserts than meal recipes on my blog.

I have come to realize I have a lot in common with my readers. My most popular recipes are ALWAYS sweet desserts!!

You all have a wicked sweet tooth!

That is why I am so excited to share this new gluten free skinny eggnog cheesecake dessert recipe with you.

You will have a lot less guilt eating these cheesecakes! Feel free to devour these holiday cheesecakes knowing they are not as calorie-laden as their counterparts.

These gluten free skinny eggnog cheesecake on a plate with a fork

Greek Cream Cheese

It’s time to brag a little bit about this mini cheesecake recipe. I found a Greek cream cheese that is amazing and it boosts the protein content of this dessert. It comes in bars wrapped in foil like the other brands, but it is full of protein.

Cheesecake Crust

The crust is made of almond meal with coconut oil and spices…and yet these easy eggnog cheesecakes are full of flavor. If you prefer a different crust, here are a couple more crust ideas for you…

More ways to make a gluten free crust for cheesecake:

And, if you LOVE eggnog, try these easy eggnog recipes: Gluten Free Eggnog Scones and these Gluten Free Eggnog Cupcakes!

Gluten free skinny eggnog cheesecakes on a cutting board with forks in the background

For this recipe, I used eggnog made with almond milk to lighten up this recipe. If you prefer regular eggnog, feel free to substitute that in. You can even make your own eggnog!

How to make an eggnog cheesecake:

Cheesecake ingredients in a bowl

Allow the cream cheese to soften. (**Note, this Greek cream cheese will not beat as creamy as regular cream cheese because the fat content is so much lower. My mini eggnog cheesecakes have the consistency a little bit like small curd cottage cheese.)

If you can’t find Greek cream cheese, you can use low-fat cream cheese or even regular cream cheese. (*Note the fat content will go up with one of these substitutes.)

Almond meal crust ingredients in a bowl

This cheesecake crust is simple and delicious. I used a simple almond meal, coconut oil, and spices. I kept the crust mild so it wouldn’t overpower the eggnog flavor.

eggnog cheesecake batter in a bowl

Use an electric mixer to whip the wet ingredients. It will be thick and creamy. Add the crust to the mini springform pans and then pour the cheesecake batter over the crust. If you can’t find mini springform pans, you can make a large cheesecake with a regular springform pan.

Gluten free skinny eggnog cheesecakes with cinnamon sticks on top

Each cheesecake is perfectly sized to feed two people!

More Delicious Gluten Free Eggnog Recipes to Try:

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Things You Need To Make This Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe:

  1. These mini springform pans let you make mini cheesecakes, which are perfect for portion control!
  2. My very favorite almond flour for the crust.

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Gluten Free Skinny Eggnog Cheesecakes
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Easy skinny gluten free eggnog cheesecakes

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 cheesecakes
Calories: 180 kcal
Author: Sandi Gaertner
Ingredients
  • 2 blocks of Greek cream cheese (each block is 8 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups eggnog
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoons cinnamon (1 teaspoon for cheesecake, 1/2 teaspoon for the crust)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste I love Rodelle's
  • CRUST
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions

  1. Remove cream cheese from the refrigerator and allow to soften to room temperature.

  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

  3. Spray mini springform pans with coconut oil to prevent sticking.

  4. In a large bowl, add all wet ingredients. Use an electric mixer to beat until creamy.

  5. In a small bowl, add almond meal, melted coconut oil, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix well. This is for the crust.

  6. Put some of the almond meal in the bottom of each springform pan and press down to flatten.

  7. Pour cheesecake batter on top of the crust. Place mini springform pans into a larger pan. Optional: Sprinkle cinnamon on top of each cheesecake.

  8. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn oven off and open the door to allow the cheesecakes to cool slowly to prevent cracking.

  9. Chill in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Skinny Eggnog Cheesecakes
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 180 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Potassium 135mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 12g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 5%
Vitamin C 1.2%
Calcium 11.9%
Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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(*Note this post was updated from a 12/2016 post.)

gluten free eggnog cheesecakes on a wooden board

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  1. I already told you on Instagram that you had my undivided attention with eggnog because of the history of my grandmother. Then you add my dessert kryptonite cheesecake to this. You swept me off of my dessert feet Sandi! 🙂

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  2. I’m Confused with the instructions. It would be helpful if you separated the crust instructions from the cheesecake. Thanks

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