Halal Twist by Hasan
This creamy, thick halal sugar-free cheesecake is made with Splenda and a graham cracker crust. Perfect for those watching their sugar intake but still craving a delicious dessert!
Why This Recipe is Halal
- No haram meats or alcohol used in this recipe.
- Dairy ingredients like cream cheese and sour cream are halal when sourced from halal-certified brands.
- Eggs are naturally halal.
- Vegetable-based ingredients like graham crackers and Splenda are halal.
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
Small swaps make a big difference. Here’s what to look for when you shop.
Gelatin in graham crackers
What to watch for: Some graham crackers may contain non-halal gelatin.
The halal solution: Use halal-certified graham crackers or make your own crust with halal ingredients.
Find halal graham crackers on Amazon →Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
| Ingredient | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| graham cracker crumbs | questionable | Check for halal certification |
| splenda granular | halal | Artificial sweetener |
| cinnamon | halal | Spice |
| nutmeg | halal | Spice |
| slivered almonds | halal | Nut |
| butter | questionable | Check for halal certification |
| heavy whipping cream | questionable | Check for halal certification |
| vanilla extract | questionable | Check for alcohol content |
| cream cheese | questionable | Check for halal certification |
| eggs | halal | Naturally halal |
| cornstarch | halal | Plant-based |
| lemon juice | halal | Fruit |
| sour cream | questionable | Check for halal certification |
What You’ll Need
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons splenda granular
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cream cheese
- 3 eggs
- 3 cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cups lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
Let’s Cook
- Graham cracker crumb crust: Mix together: crumbs, splenda, spices, and almonds
- Stir in butter, mix well
- Press into bottom and slightly up sides of 10 inch spring form pan
- Set aside
- Filling: First beat heavy whipping cream until it starts to look frothy, then add cup splenda and 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Continue beating until firm peaks form
- Set aside
- Filling: Preheat oven to 350f
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly beat remaining filling ingredients with a mixer, for about 5 minutes
- Scraping down the sides occasionally
- Take half of whipped cream mixture and fold into filling
- Set aside other half of whipped cream mixture
- Pour filling into prepared pan
- Bake at 350f for 35 – 40 minute
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5- 10 minute
- Reset oven to 475f
- While cheesecake is cooling prepare topping
- Topping: Mix together topping ingredients and pour over cake
- Return cheesecake to oven and bake at 475f for 8 – 12 minute
- Cool, and chill cake for at least 4 hours before serving
- Just before serving decorate with remaining whipped cream and fruit of your choice
- I prefer blackberries
- Enjoy!
Nutrition, Per Serving
Notes From My Kitchen
- For a completely halal version, make your own graham cracker crust using halal-certified ingredients.
- Check all dairy products for halal certification to ensure compliance.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours for best texture and flavor.
Tools That Make It Easier
These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.
Springform Pan
Essential for perfect cheesecake edges.
perfect for Eid celebrationsElectric Mixer
Makes whipping cream and mixing filling much easier.
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