Sugar-Free Salted Caramel Mini Cheesecakes

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These creamy, salty-sweet , keto-friendly mini cheesecakes are so easy to bake up, and taste dangerously delicious!

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As the months grow warmer, I start craving chilled, sugar-free desserts more and more. From lemon meringue pie to ice cream cookies and cheesecakes, my sweet tooth can be overwhelming come Spring and Summer!

However, we all know how much sugar can wreak havoc on one’s body, and since I cut out sugar over a year ago when switching to a ketogenic diet, I’ve had to say goodbye to a lot of great desserts. One of my favorite goodies I have missed so much has been salted caramel. But is it possible to enjoy caramel in a sugar-free fashion?

I had thought I would be out of luck for that “home” taste when starting this way of eating. Then, one day when discovering Tom & Jenny’s awesome sugar-free original soft caramels as a Valentine’s gift from my mother, I knew there was a great possibility to get this sweet, sticky goodness back in my life without the sugar coma!

sugar-free low-carb salted caramel sauce from Bacon and Cream

So, here’s the cool thing about these Tom & Jenny’s Original Soft Caramels for those low-carb goers: they’re truly guilt free! Sweetened with Xylitol and Maltitol, they’re so much better for your teeth, your waistline, and your blood sugar levels. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is low on the glycemic index (GI), which is therefore less likely to cause blood sugar spikes for those with diabetes. To top it off, it has been proven to be better on teeth than sugar-filled goodies. AND, it tastes just as great—especially in these caramel morsels. What’s not to love?!

Sugar Free Low Carb Salted Caramel Mini Cheesecake Recipe by Bacon and Cream

Below, you’ll find the ingredients needed to make the perfectly-nostalgic low-carb salted caramel sauce that you didn’t know you were missing in your sugar-free life until now. Seriously, I’m wondering myself why it took me this long to attempt this recipe, but man am I sure glad I did! I’ll admit, I’ve eaten a spoonful or two of the sauce on its own (you know, for taste testing purposes…).

Between the original soft caramels from Tom & Jenny’s and flecks of fresh sea salt in this sauce, you get to indulge in the delicious twist that is salted caramel without any of the remorse!

Now, let’s get to the cheesecakes. One thing you’ll notice with these mini cheesecakes is that there is no crust. For those wanting the flavor of cheesecake without the unnecessary carbs, you won’t miss the crust at all (after all, it’s all about the creamy texture of the cake itself).

If you’re really craving cheesecake with crust and all, it would be simple to add a little walnut crust packed into the bottom of each muffin liner before continuing with the below recipe.

These low-carb, sugar-free salted caramel mini cheesecakes by Bacon and Cream are too good to be true!

These mini cheesecakes were designed to be hassle-free, easy to bake, and easy to portion-control/pack for trips and work. Refrigerate them for up to 5 days after baking, and simply pop off the muffin liner when you’re ready to eat, add your favorite toppings and enjoy! Happy snacking, my friends.

Sugar-free, Low Carb Salted Caramel Mini Cheesecakes

These keto-friendly mini cheesecakese are gluten-free, and utilize sugar-free sweeteners to create a decadent, creamy dessert without the carbs.
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Small frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand blender
  • Muffin pan
  • Muffin parchment paper liners
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

Ingredients for Salted Caramel Sauce:

  • 11 Tom & Jenny's Original Soft Caramels*
  • 1 1/2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Ingredients for Mini Cheesecakes:

  • 1 8-oz package cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tbsp Bacon & Cream Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 2 1/2 tsp monkfruit sweetener** (can substitute with sweetener of choice)
  • 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • extra caramel sauce for garnish

Instructions

Making the Salted Caramel Sauce First:

  • Unwrap the soft caramel candies and place in a small frying pan with the heavy whipping cream and butter.
  • Place pan on stove over low heat. Stir continuously until the caramels have melted and blended evenly with the cream and butter.
  • Once your sauce is completely melted, add the pinch of salt and stir.
  • Take sauce off stove and set aside.

Making the Salted Caramel Mini Cheesecakes:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sweetener, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract with a handheld blender until well blended.
  • Add in the egg and heavy whipping cream and continue to beat the mixture until creamy and no lumps present.
  • Line a muffin pan with four parchment paper liners and pour cheesecake mixture evenly between each liner.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops of the mini cheesecakes are cracked and golden brown.
  • Remove the muffin pan and transfer cheesecakes to a cooling rack. Note: the tops will fall while cooling to provide a smoother top for garnishing.
  • Cool on the rack until cool to touch, then transfer to the fridge to set for at least two hours (I like to leave mine overnight).
  • Once your cheesecakes are set and ready, remove liner and serve with the remaining salted caramel sauce drizzled over it, as well as any of your other favorite topping (i.e. sugar-free whipped cream and/or sliced strawberries).

Notes

Nutritional Facts (per serving):
324 Calories, 28g Fat, 6g Protein, 3g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 2g Net Carbs
* — You can find the Tom & Jenny’s Caramels on Amazon here
** — We prefer to use Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener for this recipe.
  • When cooking the caramel sauce, you’ll want to keep your heat between 2 and 3 on the stove. If you start noticing your mixture getting too hot and letting off wisps of heat, turn down the temperature.
  • We recommend parchment paper muffin liners. These allow for easier peeling and consequently less sticking of the liner to the final product when the cheesecakes are done and cooled. Here’s our favorite brand.
Author: Bacon and Cream
Calories: 324kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheeseake, easy keto, Keto Dessert, low carb alfredo sauce, mini cheesecakes, salted caramel, sugar-free, Sugar-free dessert

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