Ingredients
• The Flourless Base: 1 cup finely crushed Walnuts or Pecans and 2 tbsp melted Butter (replaces the graham cracker crust).
• The Creamy Center: 16 oz Cream Cheese (softened), 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt, and 1 tsp Vanilla Extract.
• The “Sugar-Free” Sweetener: ½ cup Monk Fruit or Erythritol (replaces the powdered sugar).
• The Cherry Topping: 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted Cherries simmered with 1 tbsp water and a pinch of Monk Fruit until thickened (or use a store-bought sugar-free cherry topping).
Preparation Steps
1. The Base: In a small glass bowl, mix your crushed nuts with melted butter. Press a spoonful into the bottom of each small mason jar, just like the ones on your counter.
2. The Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sweetener, sour cream, and vanilla until it is completely smooth and “velvety.”
3. Layering: Carefully pipe or spoon the cheesecake mixture over the nut base. Fill the jars about ¾ of the way up to leave room for the “magic” topping.
4. The Topping: Once your homemade cherry sauce has cooled, add a generous spoonful to the top of each jar. That deep red contrast against the white cream is what gives it that “wow” factor!
5. Chill: Place the jars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to become perfectly firm.
Why This Fits Your “Healthy Treasure” Collection
• Naturally Flourless: Using crushed nuts for the base adds healthy fats and a satisfying crunch without any refined grains.
• Zero Refined Sugar: By using Monk Fruit and real fruit, you avoid the energy crashes and skin issues associated with processed sugar.
• High Satiety: The combination of protein and healthy fats from the cream cheese and nuts keeps you full and satisfied.