Keto Cheesecake

Makes 16 servings, Nutrition Info Per Serving: 439 calories, 4g net carbs, 43g fat, 10g protein

This is an adaption of a cheesecake recipe I wrote down years ago, it makes a lot. This will freeze very well, great for breakfast too!

Ingredients:

Crust

• 12 oz bag brazil nuts, or almonds can be used (2 cups)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp brown sugar Swerve

Filling

• 40 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1.25 cup powdered Swerve
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 egg yolks
• 6 eggs

Directions:

For Crust

• Pre heat oven to 350 degrees
• Spread brazil nuts (or almonds) on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool
• Add nuts to a food processor and pulse until nuts are evenly ground, add the melted butter and brown sugar. Pulse again until well combined.
• Line the bottom of a 9″ springform pan with parchment, press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan. Place in the refrigerator.

For the Filling

• Increase oven heat to 500 degrees F
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Next add the vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered Swerve, beat until well combined.
• Add 1 egg yolk and 3 eggs, beat until incorporated, scraping sides down as you go. Add the remaining egg yolk and eggs, beat until incorporated.
• Remove crust from refrigerator, carefully pour the filling into the pan.
• Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and place in oven, bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 200 degrees and bake for 90 minutes.
• DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR
• The cheesecake will look soft in the center, allow to cool to room temperature, run a knife around the outside of the cheesecake, then place in refrigerator to chill for atleast 4 hours. This will freeze very well also.

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