Creamy Walnut Cinnamon Cheesecake Cup is a low carb sugar free dessert, made with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, walnuts, almond flour and warm cinnamon. This is delicious, filling & diabetic friendly dessert. They are portion controlled and are made with no added sugar.
Ingredients (6 Cups)
For the Crust:
- ½ cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1–2 tbsp sugar-free sweetener
For Cheesecake filling
- 225 g cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 2–3 tbsp sugar-free sweetener, to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk
For Topping
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- Light sprinkle of cinnamon
- Optional: a few walnut pieces for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preparing walnut crust
- Stir chopped walnuts, almond flour, cinnamon & sweetner in a bowl with melted butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Step 2: Portion the crust
- Divide the mixture evenly among 6 small dessert cups. Press gently into the bottom of each cup.
Step 3: Making cheesecake filling
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix until creamy and well combined.
Step 4: Adjusting the consistency
- Until the filling is smooth, add heavy cream or almond milk in small quantities.
Step 5: Filling the cups
- Divide the cheesecake mixture evenly among the 6 cups, spreading the tops gently.
Step 6: Adding the walnuts
- Sprinkle each cup with chopped walnuts and a light dusting of cinnamon..
Step 7: Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, preferably overnight, until firm and chilled.
Step 8: Serving
- Serve cold. Add a small walnut piece on top just before serving for an attractive finish.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 – 2 g
- Fats: 23 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 – 7 g
Nutrition will vary depending on the coconut cream, Greek yogurt, and sugar-free sweetener used.
Glycemic Index (GI) Considerations
- The recipe is low in carbohydrates and contains no regular added sugar.
- Walnuts and almond flour provide fat, fiber and some protein, which can help slow carbohydrate absorption.
- Greek yogurt and cream cheese contribute protein and fat, further reducing the likelihood of a rapid glucose response compared with a conventional sugary cheesecake.
- The actual blood-glucose response depends on the ingredients, serving size and individual response.
Portion Control Tips
- Stick to one cup per serving.
- Don’t overdo the walnut topping—nuts are nutritious but calorie-dense.
- For a lower-calorie version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
