HOW TO MAKE BROWN BUTTER CRUST NO BAKED CHEESECAKE
To make my delicious brown butter crust no-bake cheesecake, I used grass-fed gelatin from Further Food! I love making recipes with healthy ingredients like gelatin!
🥄 Introduction: why gelatin deserves a place in your diet
Gelatin is more than a wobbly dessert: it’s a powerhouse of healing amino acids derived from collagen. As our modern diets have moved away from nose-to-tail eating, gelatin has quietly faded from the spotlight. But research and ancestral wisdom are bringing it back – and for good reason.
Whether you’re healing your gut, strengthening your joints or optimizing your skin, Gelatin is one of the most underrated protein supplements available today.
🔬 Detailed benefits of gelatin
1. Supports joint and bone health
Gelatin is rich in glycine and prolineamino acids that are essential for collagen synthesis in cartilage and connective tissue.
A study in it Current medical research and opinion found that athletes who supplemented with collagen hydrolyzate (similar to gelatin) had significantly less joint pain during activity.¹
Gelatin can help stimulate chondrocyte activitywhich promotes cartilage repair.
✅ Practical tip: Try adding gelatin to recovery drinks or broth after training.
2. Improves the elasticity and appearance of the skin
As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles and sagging skin.
A 2014 randomized, double-blind study found that daily supplementation with collagen peptides was significant improved skin elasticity and moisture.²
Gelatin provides the building blocks your skin needs to stay firm and hydrated.
💡Bonus: It can also reduce UV-induced damage with consistent use.
3. Strengthens hair and nails
Gelatin’s high amino acid profile can help stimulates keratin productionwhich promotes faster growing, stronger nails and thicker hair.
🧴 Practical use: Add to your morning tea or coffee – it is tasteless when dissolved in hot liquids.
4. Heals the intestinal wall (Leaky gut support)
Glycine plays a key role in protecting and repairing the lining of the intestines.
A review from 2017 Nutrients concluded that glycine is present anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects in the gastrointestinal tract.⁴
Gelatin helps form a gel-like substance in the stomach, softening and sealing the intestinal wall.
🥣Best used: before meals or added to healing broths.
5. Improves sleep quality and mental health
Glycine is a calming amino acid that can help lower core body temperature and promote deeper sleep.
A clinical trial published in Sleep and biological rhythms found that 3 grams of glycine before bed improved subjective sleep quality and reduced fatigue the next day.⁵
Can also support GABAergic activityhelps calm anxiety and stress.
🌙 Try 1-2 teaspoons of gelatin in warm tea before going to bed.
6. Supports muscle recovery and protein intake
Although not a complete protein, gelatin is very beneficial for repairing connective tissue and complements muscle-building proteins such as whey or beef isolate.
When combined with resistance training, gelatin can improve performance collagen synthesis and tendon repairespecially when recovering from injuries.⁶
🏋️Pro tip: Combine gelatin with vitamin C to stimulate collagen formation.
🌱Personal touch: why I regularly recommend gelatin
In my work with people healing from metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases or leaky gut, gelatin becomes a food that is easy to use, affordable and deeply nourishing.
It is especially useful for:
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Brown Butter Crust No Bake Cheesecake
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- To make the crust, place the butter in a large saucepan and heat over high heat. Stir often. After about 3 minutes the butter will start to foam and brown spots will appear. Continue beating and once the butter is medium brown, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the allulose and milk powder. Let it cool slightly, but while it’s still liquid, pour it into a parchment-lined 9-by-11 baking pan (otherwise it will stick). Place in the refrigerator to set.
While the crust cools, make the filling. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and stir well until there are no lumps. Add the sour cream, lemon juice and allulose powder and stir well.
Place 2 tablespoons of whipped cream in a small bowl and add the gelatin. Stir well to combine, then heat in 15-second increments until the gelatin has melted. Use a spatula to mix the gelatin mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
Place the rest of the cream in a large bowl and mix by hand until stiff peaks form. Stir the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Add the salt and stir well. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Pour the cream cheese filling onto the cooled crust. Place back in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or until set.
Store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Calories: 171.2 | Fat: 13.8G | Egg white: 5.1G | Carbohydrates: 5.5G | Fiber: 0.1G | P:E ratio: 0.3
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