When life gives you lemons, make lemon curd. Because, once you’ve got lemon curd, you can whip up this amazing lemon cheesecake. It’s vegan, gluten-free and soy-free, and getting it to the dessert table is actually pretty simple – especially if you prepare the curd in advance. With luscious and creamy filling and a crisp crust made from grain-free flour and crushed nuts, this “cheesecake” will satisfy your taste buds and your healthy diet.
Lemon Gluten-Free & Vegan Cheesecake
Servings 8
Calories 395 kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup grain-free flour
- ½ cup pistachios crushed
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- 1 cup soy-free vegan butter or ghee
Filling
- Sugar-Free Lemon Curd
- 2 chia/flax “eggs”
- 2 Tbsp. vanilla
- 1 cup soy-free vegan cream cheese
- Monkfruit or stevia optional
Instructions
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Preheat 325 degrees Grease pie plate or baking dish with coconut oil.
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In large mixing bowl, mix together flour, nuts and ghee until well combined.
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Pack and evenly spread mixture into prepare baking dish. Optional: for a crisp crust with nuttier flavor, bake crust for approximately 20 minutes. Let cool before adding filling.
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In separate mixing bowl, combine lemon curd, chia/flax “eggs,” vanilla, cream cheese and sweetener, if using. Mix until combined and creamy. Add filling to crust.
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Bake 20-25 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Lemon Gluten-Free & Vegan Cheesecake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395
Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Sodium 292mg12%
Potassium 118mg3%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1110IU22%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.