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    Home » Dessert » Keto Cheesecake

    Keto Cheesecake

    Published: Sep 9, 2021 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Sep 9, 2021 · 1126 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

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    When you need to wow your friends and family, this Keto Cheesecake delivers. It is perfect for the holidays and other special occasions - but truth be told, I make it year-round and eat it by the slice throughout the week. Great on its own, you can also kick it up a notch or two with the addition of Keto Raspberry Sauce.

    Overhead photo of a keto cheesecake topped with raspberries on a two tone marble stand.

    Though I don't have the biggest sweet tooth, I am all about creating low-carb desserts that the whole family will love when it is time to celebrate.

    I am not strict about my kids never having sugar, but I figure if I can create sugar-free desserts that they enjoy, why not?

    Plus, it makes it easier for me to stick to a keto diet.

    This Keto Cheesecake is so ridiculously good that my husband didn't believe me when I told him it was sugar-free. Keto desserts just don't get any better.

    I call that winning!

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      Ingredients for Making Keto Cheesecake Recipe

      • Crust:  You can use your favorite keto-friendly crust. I am a big fan of my Pecan Crust because it is so tasty and super-easy to make.
      • Cream Cheese: Make sure you use full-fat cream cheese and bring it to room temperature.
      • Maple Syrup Substitute:  Choc Zero is my favorite brand. If you use a grocery store brand of sugar-free maple syrup, make sure that you read the label and check for unwanted ingredients.
      • Sweetener:  I recommend a powdered sweetener, like Swerve Confectioners. You can also use monk fruit if you prefer.
      • Heavy Cream:  Make sure that you bring it to room temperature.
      • Eggs:  I used large eggs.
      • Sour Cream:  Use full-fat sour cream at room temperature.
      • Vanilla:  A good quality sour cream ensures the best flavor.
      • Topping:  I like Keto Raspberry Sauce on top of this for a keto raspberry cheesecake, but feel free to use whatever topping you like, or serve it without a topping.

      Tips & Tricks

      • You want to turn the oven off when it is just set, but still has a bit of jiggly-ness in the center. This recipe for keto cheesecake will firm up during the time it is refrigerated.
      • Don't feel obligated to use a crust! Crustless cheesecake-like crustless quiche - is still fabulous.
      • Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. This is key to the right consistency.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        What causes a cheesecake to crack?

        Most often, it is sudden changes in temperature that cause the cheese cake to crack.

        Additionally, over baking can lead to cracking.

        How do I keep my cheesecake from cracking?

        Leave the cheesecake in the oven with it turned off and the door cracked for about an hour after the cooking time.

        Avoid opening the door while the cheesecake is cooking.

        What can I do if my cheesecake cracks?


        I have made this recipe numerous times and haven't had an issue with it cracking. If you do, no worries.

        Just cover it with a topping, like my Keto Raspberry Sauce! I promise it will still taste delicious.

        Is cheesecake keto?


        In most instances, cheesecake is about as far from keto as you can get. It is typically full of sugar, and most crusts are not gluten-free.

        This cheesecake keto recipe is the perfect way to enjoy all of the flavors of your favorite dessert while staying gluten-free and low carb.

        Tools Needed to Make Keto Friendly Cheesecake

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        • Spring Form Pan
        • Baking Dish
        • Stand Mixer
        • Wire Rack

        Storage

        • This low carb cheesecake will keep for up to five days in the refrigerator. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
        • You can also freeze this cheesecake for up to three months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or about 2 hours at room temperature. I like to freeze in individually wrapped portions - that way, I can get just what I need and am never tempted to overdo it!

        How to Make Keto Cheesecake

        First, start with a prepared crust. I like this Keto Pecan Crust because it is super-easy to make, but any crust works.

        Next, preheat your oven to 325° F. Place a baking dish in the lower part of your oven and position another rack in the middle of your oven. Place one cup of water in the baking dish.

        Cream cheese that has been whipped in the bowl of a stand mixer.

        Beat the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer until smooth.

        The bowl of a stand mixer with creamed cream cheese and maple syrup substitute, sweetener, and cream that have been added on top of it.

        Add the maple syrup substitute, sweetener, and cream. Beat for about 2 minutes, until combined.

        Photo of cream cheese, maple syrup substitute, sweetener, and cream beaten together in the bowl of a stand mixer.

        Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the eggs one at a time, scraping the sides after each addition.

        Eggs being added to the batter for keto cheesecake.

        Add the sour cream and vanilla and stir to combine.

        Sour cream and vanilla being added to the bowl of a stand mixer.

        Pour the filling over the crust and place in the oven on the rack above the water bath.

        Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, until set.

        Turn your oven off, and open the oven door slightly. Leave the cheesecake in the oven for about an hour.

        Cool on a wire rack and then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

        Side photo of a keto cheesecake with raspberries.

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        Keto Cheesecake

        This sugar-free Keto Cheesecake is every bit as enticing as the original. It is perfectly creamy with just the right amount of sweetness.
        Prep Time20 mins
        Cook Time1 hr 5 mins
        Chilling6 hrs
        Total Time7 hrs 25 mins
        Course: Dessert
        Cuisine: American
        Keyword: Dessert, Holidays
        Servings: 16
        Calories: 271.99kcal
        Author: Wendy Polisi
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        Equipment

        • Spring Form Pan
        • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer

        Ingredients

        • 1 prepared Pecan Crust or other keto cheesecake crust
        • 32 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
        • ½ cup maple syrup substitute like choc zero
        • ½ cup Swerve Confectioner’s
        • ⅓ cup heavy cream at room temperature
        • 4 eggs at room temperature
        • 1 cup sour cream at room temperature
        • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
        • For serving: Keto Raspberry Sauce or Whipped Cream optional

        Instructions

        • Preheat oven to 325° F. Place 1 cup of water in a baking dish in the lower part of your oven.
        • Beat the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer until smooth. Add the maple syrup substitute, Swerve, and heavy cream and beat until combined, about 2 minutes.
        • Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spoon. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition.
        • Add the sour cream and vanilla and stir to combine. Pour the filling over the crust and place in the oven on a rack above the water bath.
        • Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, until set.
        • Turn your oven off, and open the oven door slightly. Leave the cheesecake in the oven for about an hour.
        • Cool on a wire rack and then refrigerate for a least 6 hours before serving. If desired, top with Keto Raspberry Sauce.

        Notes

        Nutritional information does not include crust or topping.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 271.99kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.44g | Protein: 5.14g | Fat: 25.13g | Saturated Fat: 14.08g | Cholesterol: 117.56mg | Sodium: 211.03mg | Potassium: 117.41mg | Sugar: 2.31g | Vitamin A: 983.31IU | Vitamin C: 0.13mg | Calcium: 80.76mg | Iron: 0.43mg

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