1-Minute Microwave Cheesecake
A proper little cheesecake for one — creamy, smooth and ready to chill after a 1-minute microwave
This 1-minute microwave cheesecake is a proper little cheesecake for one — buttery almond crust, smooth creamy filling, fresh raspberries and a dusting of sweetener, just like the photo.
Estimated per cheesecake: 340 calories, 9g protein and 6g net carbs. The microwave takes a minute; a short chill gives the best, cleanest set.
Why you'll love this microwave cheesecake
- One minute in the microwave — genuinely
- Proper cheesecake texture, not mug-cake sponge
- A real little crust, like the photo
- Single serving — no whole cheesecake temptation
- Sugar-free and just 6g net carbs
- Raspberries and a sweetener dusting to finish
Health notes
- Cream cheese & Greek yogurt: Tang, creaminess and a little protein.
- Almond flour crust: Buttery and low-carb instead of biscuit crumbs and sugar.
- Powdered sugar-free sweetener: Smooth in the filling and perfect for dusting.
- Raspberries: Among the lowest-sugar fruits — four on top is plenty.
- Estimated macros: No nutrition card came with this one, so values are estimated and kept consistent throughout.
Key element — jiggly centre, then chill
Stop the microwave while the centre still jiggles slightly. It sets as it cools, and a 30-minute chill turns it into that smooth, sliceable cheesecake in the photo. Cook it solid in the microwave and it turns rubbery.
Diabetic-Friendly
1-Minute Microwave Cheesecake
Servings
1
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- Prep5 min
- Cook1 min
- Total6 min
- Servings1 servings
- Calories340 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Make the crust. Stir the almond flour, melted butter and sweetener together in a 6–8 oz microwave-safe ramekin. Press firmly into the base with the back of a spoon.
- Whisk the filling. In a small bowl, whisk the very soft cream cheese until smooth. Whisk in the yogurt, sweetener, egg yolk, vanilla and lemon until completely smooth and glossy.
- Fill the ramekin. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Tap once on the counter to pop any big bubbles.
- Microwave 1 minute. Microwave on high for 60 seconds. The edges should be set and the centre still slightly jiggly. If the centre is still wet, add 10-second bursts only — most microwaves need 60–90 seconds total.
- Cool and chill. Use an oven mitt — the ramekin is hot. Cool for 10 minutes, then chill for at least 30 minutes (1 hour is best) until smooth and set.
- Top and serve. Run a knife around the edge and turn out onto a plate (or serve in the ramekin). Top with raspberries and dust with powdered sweetener, like the photo.
Notes & Tips
- Very soft cream cheese is non-negotiable — cold cream cheese means lumps.
- Jiggly centre = perfect. Solid centre = rubbery cheesecake.
- Microwaves vary wildly; 10-second bursts save the texture.
- The chill is where the magic happens — don't skip it and judge it warm.
- A fork of raspberries mashed on top makes a quick sugar-free sauce.
Variations & serving ideas
- 4–5 fresh raspberries
- Extra powdered sweetener, for dusting
- No crust: Skip it and save a minute — the filling still sets beautifully.
- Chocolate: Add 1 Tbsp cocoa to the filling and top with sugar-free chips.
- Other fruit: Blueberries, strawberries or a sugar-free jam swirl.
- For two: Double everything into two ramekins and microwave one at a time.
- Chocolate: Add 1 Tbsp cocoa to the filling; top with sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Lemon: Double the lemon juice and add lemon zest to the filling.
- Peanut butter: Whisk 1 Tbsp sugar-free peanut butter into the filling.
- Jam swirl: Swirl 1 tsp sugar-free raspberry jam through before microwaving.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 3 days (Covered; add berries and dusting when serving)
- Freezer: Up to 1 month (Freeze un-topped; thaw overnight in the fridge)
- Make ahead: 1 day (Chilled overnight, the texture is at its very best)
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · makes 1 serving
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal |
| Total fat | 30 g |
| Sodium | 260 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
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