Gluten-Free Raspberry Swirl Mini Cheesecakes
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Bitesize cheesecake… does it get any better? These raspberry swirl mini cheesecakes are a total crowd-pleaser, plus they are gloriously gluten-free thanks to their delicious almond flour base. Made in cupcake cases, these little treats are easy to make and a hit with kids and adults alike!
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Both my kids and I adore a cheesecake, but often we can’t order when we’re out because my boys can’t eat gluten. Therefore I thought I’d test out my delicious almond flour crust as a cheesecake base and it did not disappoint! I haven’t baked with the kids in ages so they were seriously pumped to get involved. It’s a great recipe for kids because it’s simple, encourages messy hands, plus… making swirl patterns in the cheesecake is the best fun.
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If these guys can do it, so can you! Get involved…
Gluten-Free Raspberry Swirl Mini Cheesecakes
Ingredients
- For the Cheesecake Base:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
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- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 32 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups plus 4 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbs unsalted butter, melted
- 4 oz raspberries (1 cup)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare two 12-cupcake muffin tins with paper cases.
- Add the almond flour, sugar and salt to a large bowl and mix.
- Add the softened butter, egg and vanilla. Mix with a wooden spoon or clean hands until combined.
- Press approx 1tbs of the almond crumb mix firmly into the base paper cases.
- Bake for 10 minutes until firm. Cool before filling. Leave oven on.
- Blitz the raspberries in a food processor until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine sieve and mix in 4tsp of sugar.
- Using an electric mixer mix the cream cheese on a medium speed until fluffy, approx 3 minutes. With mixer on low, slowly add 1 1/2 cups of sugar. Add salt and vanilla and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time until just combined but do not overmix. Using a spoon, fill the cooled almond crust bases with the cheescake mix.
- Use a teaspoon to drop raspberry sauce over the top of the cheesecakes. With a toothpick, swirl the sauce into the filling.
- Bake until set, approx 15 minutes. Let them cool completely then refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hr.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Raspberry Swirl Mini Cheesecakes
Serves: 24
Amount Per Serving: 1 cheesecake
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Calories | 6600 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat | 0 | |
Saturated Fat | 0 | |
Trans Fat | ||
Cholesterol | 0 | |
Sodium | 0 | |
Total Carbohydrate | 0 | |
Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
Sugars | ||
Protein |
Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
Calcium | Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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How Do You Swirl Your Cheesecake?
The kids made a mixture of designs with their raspberries swirls, and how you choose to do yours is up to you! This cheesecake would work brilliantly with other berries too, I think I’ll make some blackberry swirl cheesecake next because we are heading for the season!
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This recipe is based on a traditional cheesecake recipe from Martha Stewart. She uses a classic graham cracker base but I have to say I prefer the flavor you get with almond flour… delicious! I can see these making the perfect treat for a party or pot luck and the fact they’re gluten-free is often appreciated these days. Just remember to let people know there are almonds (tree nuts) in the base! Enjoy, and let me know how yours turn out!
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selen
Looking fwd to trying it. Where do we use though 2 tbsp. butter in the filling? Thanks!