Foodie Friday: Low Carb Cheesecake with Butter Pecan Crust

Welcome to the February 10th Foodie Friday!

My Valentine is on a diet, and he's craving desserts. I bought a low-carb cheesecake, but it was crustless. Graham crackers are loaded with carbs, but crushed nuts make a stellar substitute. Butter is allowed on my valentine's diet, so I added a rich, pecan crust. 

It took minutes to assemble, which is vital for exhausted cooks.

Low-Carb Cheesecake with Butter Pecan Crust

1 low carb cheesecake (grocery store)

1 stick butter, melted

crushed pecans

artificial sweetener to taste

tiny pinch of salt

Land o' Lakes sugar free whipped cream

berries

I whipped out my trust iPhone *after* I made the crust.

Invert the cake, bottom up, onto a waxed paper-lined plate. Grab a bowl and mix the nuts, butter, artificial sweetener, and tiny bit of salt. Pat the mixture onto the bottom and sides of the cake. Place plate in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Remove and invert cake onto a serving plate.

Garnish with sugar free whipped cream and berries.

This cake is also perfect for anyone who is watching their sugar intake.

If this dessert was a person, it wouldn't ask,
"Honey, do I look fat in this outfit?"
This is a just-right-for-any-occasion dessert.

There are many variations--you can use almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, or a combination.

If you're tired of berries, drizzle sugar free chocolate over the cake.

It's hard to beat this fast, simple dessert for Valentine's Day or any day.

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