The perfect gluten-free cheesecake that is easy to bake and does not require a springform pan. The scoopable cheesecake has no crust but no one will miss it. The decadent dessert is even better when you add your favorite toppings.
3blocksfull-fat cream cheese8oz each & room temperature
¾Csugaror no-calorie sweetener like monkfruit or Swerve
3eggsroom temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
¼Cheavy cream
⅓Cfull-fat sour cream
1teaspoonlemon juice
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Instructions
Bring eggs and cream cheese to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare a water bath in a roasting pan, fill up with water about ½ way up and let it heat us as the oven preheats.
Using a hand mixer, whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in eggs, cream, sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice. The batter will be smooth when ready.
Pour into a medium-sized – (2.5qt size) baking/casserole dish. You want it in a baking dish where it will be no more than ¾ of the way filled. The cheesecake will rise as it bakes.
Carefully, place the baking dish into the middle of the water bath in the preheated oven. Add more hot water until the water level is ½ to ⅔ up the side of the cheesecake dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. To test, jiggle the cheesecake dish a little to make sure the middle is not loose still. It should be just barely set with barely a golden color around the edges. Carefully remove the cheesecake dish and place it on a cooling rack for an hour.
After the first hour of cooling lay paper towels over the top of the baking dish but ensure it is not touching the cheesecake. Then place the lid or plastic wrap over the paper towel layer. Doing this ensures that no condensation creates droplets on your cheesecake. Let cool another hour and then refrigerate overnight.
When ready to serve the next day, remove the coverings. Grab some serving bowls, your ice cream scoop, and all the fun toppings you want. Scoop out 2 servings of the cheesecake into each bowl. Top with fresh fruit, chocolate syrup, or any of the sweet ideas I listed above.
ENJOY!
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