The term, gluten free cheesecake may cause a few raised eyebrows especially as the layer of fresh cream cheese or a topping of nuts and fresh fruits are not believed to contain gluten. However, it is the crust of the cheesecake that poses a problem, as the biscuit or sponge cake layer is bound to contain gluten rich flours unless otherwise specified. Consuming cheesecakes that are free from gluten will not be harmful for your health either. On the contrary, they can help you to enjoy a creamy, decadent dessert without having to worry about your wheat allergy  flaring up or you falling sick due to a recurrence of celiac disease triggered by flours containing gluten.

Health Benefits of Cheesecakes That Are Gluten Free

Let us now take a look at some of the gluten free cheesecakes on offer and discuss how the alternative ingredients can help to keep us healthy.

1. Cashew Cheesecake

• The topping of vitamin rich, antioxidant berries help in keeping cancer at bay while contributing significantly to your general wellbeing.
• The natural sweetener of agave nectar can help you avoid the empty calories associated with sugar.
• Both cashews as well as macadamia nuts contain protein that helps in keeping the body fit and active with the latter being a zero cholesterol food that is high in potassium, calcium, and dietary fiber as well.
• Cashew, on the other hand helps in blood circulation, courtesy the high amount of copper. It also helps the body to utilize iron along with proper development of bones and teeth.
   

2. Chocolate & Orange Cheesecake

• This delicately flavored cheesecake base made with healthy gluten free cookies  will help you to avoid the deadly allergen.
• The high amount of phosphorus & calcium of white chocolate combined with vitamin C from the orange juice assure you of a high energy, immunity-boosting dessert that is delicious to taste as well.
• The caffeine free chocolate can also help you to relax further and eating just a moderate slice of this rich dessert will not cause obesity despite the high amount of sugar in it.
   

3. Yogurt-Honey Cheesecake

• A crust made with crushed almonds with mascarpone and yogurt whisked with honey and eggs, ensures enough protein.
• The beneficial bacteria present in yogurt helps in keeping the digestive tract healthy.
• The number of essential vitamins cannot be bettered as you are sure of reaping their benefits via each and every ingredient of this gluten less cheesecake. 

There is really no dearth of recipes when it comes to gluten free cheesecakes. You can also use your imagination and come up with a winner which will help to keep you both healthy and satiated.
 

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