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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. Feel free to check out all of my Gluten Free Eggnog Desserts in one handy spot for easy reference.

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.

Eggnog is my new favorite liquid in gluten free baking. If you love eggnog as much as I do, you will love trying these Gluten Free Eggnog Crinkle Cookies, or even this Eggnog Panna Cotta recipe!

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

What is 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.

Gluten Free 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:

If I haven’t bored you with eggnog overkill yet, 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 Holiday Recipes to Try:

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

Gluten Free Skinny Eggnog Cheesecakes

Yield: 6 cheesecakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Easy skinny gluten free eggnog cheesecakes

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.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 207Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 12gProtein: 8g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
© Sandi Gaertner
Cuisine: American / Category: Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

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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. Mike Vogler

    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. Alynn

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

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      Hi Alynn, the recipe program I use doesn’t let me clarify easily. I added a line for Crust so it will hopefully define the crust ingredients a little easier. I hope this helps!

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  3. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

    OMG Sandi. I love the flavor of eggnog so this cheesecake totally has my name all over it! Delish!

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  15. Bethany @ athletic avocado

    These little cheesecakes are so cute and look incredible! There is no shame in have tons of dessert recipes than meal recipes 😉

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  16. peter @Feed Your Soul Too

    Sandi, these are gorgeous. I saw them on Foodgawker and so excited to see it is your recipe. I may just have to give this recipe a try!!!

    Reply

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