Mini No-Bake Cherry Almond Cheesecake

Step 1

Make sure the cream cheese has been softened to room temperature to avoid a lumpy filling.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Melt butter. Sift almond flour before measuring. Combine flour with butter, sweetener and optional cardamom. Divide among 15 4-ounce Mason jars or ramekins, pressing firmly into the bottom of the jar. (A shot glass works well for this job.) Place the jars on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 3

Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the beater attachment, beat softened cream cheese with sweetener, then add Greek yogurt and vanilla and beat until well combined. Make sure you have softened the cream cheese ahead of time to avoid lumpy cheesecake.

Step 4

Spoon into cooled jars and refrigerate.

Step 5

To make cherry topping, combine cherries, sweetener and cornstarch in a saucepan. If using fresh cherries, add 1/3 to 1/2 cup water. Simmer until thickened, stirring gently. Chill completely before adding to cheesecake jars.

Step 6

Garnish with a sprig of mint, if desired and serve. Store leftovers covered.