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    Home » Desserts » Mini No-Bake Cherry Almond Cheesecake

    Mini No-Bake Cherry Almond Cheesecake

    Published: Jun 3, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 20 Comments

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    Serve these cute Mini No-Bake Cherry Almond Cheesecake desserts in small jars or ramekins. They're a great choice for a dessert buffet or for picnics! This recipe for gluten-free cherry cheesecake has sugar-free options. You can use either fresh or frozen cherries and make them ahead of time!

    Close up view of a mini cherry cheesecake in a jar
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    • ❤️Why this recipe works
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👍🏼Helpful tips and substitutions
    • ❓Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🗒 More Gluten-free Cherry Dessert Recipes
    • 🗒 Gluten-free dessert recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ❤️Why this recipe works

    This recipe for Mini No-bake Cherry Almond Cheesecake in jars makes an easy dessert for a crowd! Love cheesecake but don't like the fuss? This recipe may be just what you're looking for.

    While this recipe is a no-bake cheesecake, the crust IS baked. To keep this recipe gluten-free and sugar-free and to avoid using commercial cookie crumbs, I made the crust for this cherry dessert using almond flour. You can easily substitute crushed gluten-free graham crackers for the almond flour if you'd prefer.

    It only takes ten minutes to bake in the oven, and then, once cooled, the ramekins are ready to fill and top with sweet cherries.

    If you don't want to use your oven at all, but still want a delicious mini cheesecake, you'll love my recipe for Mason Jar No-Bake Cheesecake made with fresh berries. And if you love cherries, you'll find more recipes in this post 8 Fabulous Recipes for Fresh or Frozen Cherries.

    a group of mini cheesecakes topped with cherries

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    🛒 Ingredients

    For the crust:  almond flour, butter, sweetener of your choice, and optional cardamom

    To make the filling:  cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sweetener of your choice, vanilla extract

    For the topping:  frozen or fresh cherries, sweetener of your choice, cornstarch or tapioca flour

    🔪 Instructions

    Here's a quick overview of what you'll do to make this gluten-free cherry cheesecake recipe. You'll find complete instructions in the recipe card below.

    1. Start by making the almond flour base or crust for the cheesecakes. Press it firmly into the bottom of small oven-safe jars or ramekins. Bake until lightly browned.
      Pressing the base for no-bake cheesecake into 12 mini Mason jars.
    2. Beat the filling ingredients together, then spoon on top of the cooked and cooled base in the jars.
      Filling jars with cheesecake mixture for Mini No-Bake Cheesecake.
    3. Refrigerate, then top with cherry topping.
      Mini no-bake cherry cheesecake desserts in small mason jars.

    👍🏼Helpful tips and substitutions

    • Love cherry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust? You can easily substitute an equal amount of crushed gluten-free graham crackers for almond flour in this recipe.
    • I love the combination of cherries with cardamom, so I used a small amount in the crust, just for a hint of flavour. You could add ¼ teaspoon of almond extract instead if you prefer.
    • I often bake with a 0-calorie sweetener, usually Lacanto Monkfruit with Erythritol. However, you can use granulated sugar or coconut sugar in the crust and the filling. You can substitute either of those types of sugar or honey in the topping.
    • I use low-fat cream cheese and low-fat Greek yogurt, but any type will work. Avoid lumps by making sure the cream cheese is softened before combining with Greek yogurt.
    • Both frozen or fresh cherries will work in this mini cherry cheesecake recipe. Frozen cherries come pitted, which is a big time-saver. If you use fresh cherries, you will have to add ⅓ to ½ cup of water to the cherries in the saucepan when making the cherry topping.

    ❓Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the best way to pit fresh cherries?

    If you don't have a cherry pitter, there are two main methods for pitting cherries: poking the pit out using a tool like a metal straw, a chopstick or a frosting tip, or twisting the pit out using a tool like a paper clip or a bent fork.

    Use an old fork that you don't care about (or get one at a thrift store). It should be of poor quality, so it bends easily. Using pliers, bend the out two tines forward, folding them so they lie flat against the base of the fork. Next, slightly bend the tips of the center two tines so they are bent at a 90° angle. To use, plunge the bent tips through the stem end of the cherry and pop out the pit! Easy-peasy.

    a homemade cherry pitter fork

    Can I make these mini cherry cheesecakes ahead of time?

    Yes! No problem! You can make them a day or two in advance. Add the cherry topping just before serving.

    Can I freeze these no-bake cheesecakes?

    Yes! These freeze beautifully. Prepare the almond flour crust, fill with the cheesecake mixture, add a lid and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator, then add the cherry topping on the day you plan to serve them. I love convenient make-ahead desserts like this one!

    5 no-bake cherry cheesecakes in small jars

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    10-Minute Creamy Lemon Ricotta Cherry Parfait

    Light Cherry Yogurt Coconut Fool

    Cherry Berry Gluten-Free Clafoutis

    Gluten-Free Sour Cherry Almond Tart

    Cherry Crisp

    For more ideas for desserts in jars or ramekins, check out this collection!   12 Gluten-Free Mini Desserts in Jars

    This recipe has been updated with more information to make it more useful. The recipe remains the same.

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    • Puff Pastry Cherry Hand Pies with Frozen Cherries (Gluten-Free)
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    📖 Recipe

    a group of mini no-bake cherry almond cheesecakes in small jars

    Mini No-Bake Cherry Almond Cheesecake

    Serve these Mini No-Bake Cherry Almond Cheesecakes in small jars or ramekins. A great choice for a dessert buffet or for picnics. Gluten-free and sugar-free options.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 42 minutes
    Servings: 15
    Calories: 173kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    Almond Base

    • 1 ⅓ cups almond flour finely ground
    • 2 tablespoon melted butter
    • 2 tablespoon low-carb granulated sweetener
    • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom optional or ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract

    No-Bake Cheesecake filling

    • 16 oz low-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
    • 2 cups firm Greek yogurt
    • ⅓ cup low-carb granulated sweetener
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Cherry Topping

    • 3 cups cherries, pitted, fresh or frozen
    • ¼ cup low carb granulated sweetener
    • 1 tablespoon corn starch

    Instructions

    • Make sure the cream cheese has been softened to room temperature to avoid a lumpy filling.
    • Preheat oven to 350 °F. Melt butter. Sift almond flour before measuring. Combine flour with butter, sweetener and optional cardamom. Divide among 15 4-ounce Mason jars or ramekins, pressing firmly into the bottom of the jar. (A shot glass works well for this job.) Place the jars on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
    • Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the beater attachment, beat softened cream cheese with sweetener, then add Greek yogurt and vanilla and beat until well combined. Make sure you have softened the cream cheese ahead of time to avoid lumpy cheesecake.
    • Spoon into cooled jars and refrigerate.
    • To make cherry topping, combine cherries, sweetener and cornstarch in a saucepan. If using fresh cherries, add ⅓ to ½ cup water. Simmer until thickened, stirring gently. Chill completely before adding to cheesecake jars.
    • Garnish with a sprig of mint, if desired and serve. Store leftovers covered.

    Notes

    This cherry dessert freezes well. Cover the jars with a lid and freeze without the cherry topping. Thaw completely in the refrigerator. Spoon cherries on top just before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Terri

      June 03, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      What a pretty summer dessert and cherries are my absolute favourite! The caradmom flavour would be lovely with this!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2019 at 4:25 pm

        Thanks Terri! The cardamom is a nice spicy surprise, but I love it with almond flavouring, too.

        Reply
    2. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      May 30, 2019 at 4:32 am

      5 stars
      No bake, sugar free and perfectly portioned? What's not to love! So excited for cherry season - these cuties need to happen soon! Pinned 🙂

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2019 at 4:25 pm

        Thanks Dawn! Hope you love them as much as we do!

        Reply
    3. Nat

      May 29, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      They must be a hit of the summer dessert table! I have a bag of frozen cherries (and the cherry season is almost here) and will need to find a non-dairy substitute for Greek yogurt and creamcheese and make them for our upcoming party! Thanks for inspiration!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2019 at 4:27 pm

        thanks Nat!

        Reply
    4. Colleen

      May 29, 2019 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious and pretty dessert! And I love that you can freeze them right in the jar that you serve them. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2019 at 4:27 pm

        Fewer dishes --always a good thing, right Colleen?

        Reply
    5. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      May 29, 2019 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      These are so perfect for summer entertaining Elaine! I love that you can make them ahead and freeze them. And you can't go wrong with cherries, in my opinion. Cute presentation in the jars too! Pinning!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2019 at 4:26 pm

        Thanks Leanne! It's always nice to have a dessert pre-made in the freezer!

        Reply
    6. Lisa

      May 28, 2019 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      These look amazing delish, Elaine! And I love how they're in mason jars!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2019 at 4:27 pm

        Thanks Lisa--they transport easily!

        Reply
    7. Sabrina

      May 28, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      These are adorable!!! And easy too 🙂 I love a simple dessert and making them in the little jars is perfect for spring baby and bridal showers. Thanks!!!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2019 at 4:29 pm

        Thanks Sabrina! Yes--they turned out pretty cute!

        Reply
    8. Jo Vanderwolf

      May 28, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Love everything about these! The fact that they are gluten free is just the icing on the cake. My niece is gluten free and I am about to become her favorite aunty! 😉

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2019 at 4:29 pm

        Thanks Jo! What a lucky niece to have a great cook as her aunty!

        Reply
    9. Bernice Hill

      May 28, 2019 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely stunning little cheesecakes Elaine, I just want to grab a spoon and dig in!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2019 at 4:28 pm

        Thanks Bernice! They're pretty darn good!

        Reply
    10. Joss

      May 28, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      These look so lovely! I can't wait to dig in.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2019 at 4:28 pm

        Thanks Joss!

        Reply

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