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.
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 I didn't even tell them it was sugar-free!
Ingredients for Making Keto Cheesecake
- 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: Vanilla bean paste can also be used, but be aware it is higher in carbs than extract.
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. The 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.
About Cracking
What Causes a Cheesecake to Crack?
Most often, it is sudden changes in temperature that cause the cheese cake to crack.
Additionally, overbaking can lead to cracking.
How Do I Keep My Cheesecake from Cracking?
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.
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.
Beat the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer until smooth.
Add the maple syrup substitute, sweetener, and cream. Beat for about 2 minutes, until combined.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the eggs one at a time, scraping the sides 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 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.
You May Also Like:
- Chocolate Cheesecake Fat Bombs are easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
- Keto Panna Cotta is surprisingly simple to make and always a hit. It is a fun one to change up by mixing up your toppings.
- If you like lemon, you are going to go wild for these Keto Lemon Bars. So ridiculously full of flavor!
Keto Cheesecake
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.
Frank Collins says
I learned recently the only way to get a perfect bake every time is with a Meater meat thermometer. simply set the temperature to 150 degrees f.
When the Meater tells you to remove it from the heat, take it out of the oven and let cool to room temperature. Place the probe tip on the crust towards the center and rest on edge of pan.
Wendy Polisi says
What great advice! Thanks so much for sharing.