Description
Delight in these creamy cheesecake bars with fresh blueberries, no sugar required. Enjoy a healthy yet indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups sugar-free graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 5–7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener (or Swerve confectioners)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, don’t thaw)
- 2 tbsp granulated monk fruit sweetener (for blueberry compote)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (for blueberry compote)
Instructions
- Make the sugar-free crust: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar-free graham cracker crumbs with the powdered monk fruit sweetener and melted butter. Mix until coated, then pack into a lined 9×9-inch baking pan. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
- Make the blueberry compote: In a small saucepan, combine fresh blueberries, granulated monk fruit sweetener, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until blueberries break down. Let cool, then refrigerate.
- Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes, then microwave for 30 seconds to dissolve. Cool slightly.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered monk fruit sweetener until smooth. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice. In another bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold gelatin mixture into cream cheese blend, then fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble the bars: Pour half of the cream cheese filling onto the chilled crust, dollop half of the blueberry compote on top, and swirl them together. Repeat with remaining filling and compote. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Lift the cheesecake from the pan using parchment paper edges and cut into squares. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
For best results, prepare the bars the night before. You can also freeze for quicker firming if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, blueberries, sugar-free dessert, no-bake dessert, healthy dessert