Keto Cheesecake Recipe
This creamy, low-carb keto cheesecake features a rich New York-style texture with a nutty almond crust. It's sugar-free, gluten-free, and foolproof—perfect for any occasion, even without a water bath!
Ingredients
Almond Flour Crust
- 1.5 cups blanched almond flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated monk fruit sweetener
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons butter slightly melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheesecake Filling
- 32 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 0.5 cup sour cream optional but recommended
Strawberry Sauce (Optional)
- 0.75 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 0.25 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Toast the almond flour in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Let it cool slightly. In a bowl, combine almond flour, monk fruit sweetener, butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Press into a lined springform pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Step 2: Beat cream cheese and powdered sweetener until smooth. Mix in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Fold in sour cream, if using.
- Step 3: Pour filling over cooled crust. Tap pan to remove air bubbles. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 45–50 minutes, or use a water bath if preferred. Edges should be set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Step 4: Turn off oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Step 5: For the strawberry sauce, simmer strawberries, sweetener, lemon juice, and vanilla in a saucepan for 15–20 minutes until thickened. Cool before serving over the cheesecake.
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps. Don’t overmix the eggs. Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracks. For variations, try lemon zest, pumpkin puree, or berry swirls. Top with keto whipped cream, fresh berries, or sugar-free sauces.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 239 to 253 kcal
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 148mg
- Sodium: 162mg
- Potassium: 109mg
- Carbohydrates: 5g total
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g