Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (150g) superfine almond flour
- 3 tbsp (42g) melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp (25g) powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 pinch (1g) sea salt
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup (120g) powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 3 large (150g) eggs, room temperature
- 0.5 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15g) fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
- Whisk together the almond flour, powdered monk fruit, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust at 325°F (160°C) for 10 minutes until edges are lightly mahogany-colored, then let cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sweetener on medium speed until completely smooth and devoid of lumps.
- Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until combined.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and add eggs one at a time, mixing only until yellow streaks disappear to avoid incorporating excess air.
- Smooth the filling over the cooled crust using a rubber spatula.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool and chill in the refrigerator for 6 hours before serving.