Keto Cheesecake Recipe - Just 5 Ingredients! (2024)

This is hands down the best and easiest low carb and keto cheesecake recipe you will try. Even people who aren’t on a keto diet love this unbelievably creamy cheesecake!

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Five ingredient keto cheesecake

Easy to make

Sugar free

Just 5 ingredients

There’s a no bake option too!

I’ve gotten so many requests in the past few months to come up with a keto cheesecake recipe. And this one is so deliciously smooth and creamy, no one would ever believe it could possibly be low carb!

Also try this Keto Mug Cake Recipe

Above, watch the keto cheesecake recipe video

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New York style low carb cheesecake

This keto cheesecake can absolutely hold its own against any traditional cheesecake.

Eat it plain, or topped with strawberries or a scoop of Keto Ice Cream.

To test the final recipe and make sure it received the seal of approval even from people not on any special diet whatsoever, I sought out the toughest audience. This included friends who aren’t vegan, gluten free, or keto, and who don’t normally eat healthy desserts in general.

They all LOVED the cheesecake… so you know it must be really good!

Their verdict was that if they hadn’t known the secret ahead of time, they never would have guessed it wasn’t just like any other recipe made with traditional ingredients.

You may also like these fluffy Keto Pancakes

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Sugar free cheesecake ingredients

The recipe calls for cream cheese, yogurt, pure vanilla extract, sweetener of choice, almond flour or almond meal, and optional lemon juice.

Be sure to use full fat cream cheese. For vegan keto cheesecake, choose a plant based cream cheese. I have not tried substituting low fat light cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese so cannot personally recommend those.

Regular, dairy free, or Greek yogurt all work. If using vanilla yogurt, omit the vanilla extract in the recipe. You can also experiment with flavored yogurts such as strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, or peach!

Pretty much any all purpose sweetener is fine, including erythritol or xylitol for a sugar free dessert. Regular sugar, pure maple syrup, and coconut sugar also all work in the recipe. It won’t be ketogenic but will still have much less sugar and fewer calories than traditional cheesecakes, while tasting just as delicious.

Use leftover almond flour in this Almond Flour Banana Bread

Keto crust options

Since most cheesecakes are already flourless, modifying the recipe to be keto friendly doesn’t require many adjustments at all. I started with my favorite go-to cheesecake and simply changed three things: the thickener, the sweetener, and the crust.

This homemade keto cheesecake crust calls for almond flour as the base. If you don’t have any on hand, simply pulse raw almonds or pecans in a food processor until they turn to a flour consistency.

Or you can use a different crust recipe or even make the cheesecake crustless if you prefer, and each slice will have just 200 calories and under 2 grams of net carbs.

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How to make keto cheesecake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line the bottom of an eight or nine inch springform pan with parchment paper. Prepare your crust, if using.

Fill any baking pan about halfway with water. Place it on the oven’s lower rack.

Bring the cream cheese to room temperature so it will be easy to blend. Add all cheesecake ingredients to a blender or food processor, and blend just until smooth.

Spread this cheesecake filling over the prepared crust. Place the pan on your oven’s center rack. Bake 30 minutes for a nine inch pan or 38 minutes for an eight inch pan.

Keeping the oven door closed, turn off the heat and let the cheese pie sit in the oven for an additional five minutes. Then remove it from the oven and cool the under baked cake on the counter for around twenty minutes.

Refrigerate overnight, uncovered or very loosely covered with paper towels so that moisture can escape. It will firm up considerably during this time.

Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator for three to for days. Or slice and freeze in an airtight container for up to three months.

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Baking tips for the best keto cheesecake

The most important thing with cheesecakes is to not overbeat the batter, which could introduce air bubbles that might burst in the oven and cause cracking.

Likewise, letting the cheesecake cool gradually prevents any sudden temperature changes that could also cause the cake to crack.

No water bath is required, but I do like to put a baking pan with water underneath the cheesecake as it cooks, which adds moisture to the oven and acts as a further buffer against the infamous cheesecake cracking.

If you want to skip the pan of water, or if your cheesecake does end up cracking for any reason, all is not lost: You can easily hide the cracks with a layer of fresh berries, whipped cream, or perhaps even some Homemade Nutella.

When you take the pie out of the oven, it should still look underdone and jiggly in the center. The cheesecake will continue to firm up considerably as it cools and extra moisture evaporates. By the next day, you will have a rich and decadent, perfectly textured keto cheesecake.

It tastes so much better than anything you’ve ever eaten from Cheesecake Factory.

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If you want a no bake dessert

For a no bake cheesecake, simply replace half a cup of the yogurt in the recipe below with softened coconut butter or coconut oil.

Instead of baking the keto dessert, just chill the unbaked cheesecake until firm. Then slice and enjoy. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

I hope you love this cheesecake as much as we all do!

The recipe was adapted from this Vegan Cheesecake Recipe.

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Keto Cheesecake Recipe

How to make the best easy low carb keto cheesecake recipe with just a few ingredients.

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Prep Time 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Yield 10 – 12 slices

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Ingredients

  • 24 oz cream cheese (or vegan cream cheese)
  • 2 cups yogurt
  • 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, optional
  • 2/3 cup erythritol (sugar or maple syrup also work for non-keto)
  • 1/4 cup almond flour

Instructions

  • Feel free to use a store-bought crust or make it crustless. Here's the crust I used: 2 cups almond or pecan flour, 1/4 tsp salt, 4-6 tbsp melted coconut oil OR enough water to make it slightly sticky. Combine all ingredients, pour into a lined 8 or 9-inch springform pan, press down evenly. Set aside while making the filling.

    Preheat oven to 350 F. Fill any baking pan about halfway up with water, and place it on the oven’s lower rack. Bring cream cheese to room temperature, then beat all ingredients in a blender or food processor just until smooth (overbeating can cause cracking as it bakes). I do usually include the lemon for a classic cheesecake flavor, but it will still work if you don’t have any on hand and need to leave it out. Spread filling on top of prepared crust. Place on the middle rack (above the rack with the water pan). Bake 30 minutes (or 38 minutes if using an 8-inch pan), and do not open the oven at all during this time. Once time is up, still do not open the oven, but turn off the heat and let the cheesecake sit in the oven an additional 5 minutes. Then remove from the oven—it will still look underdone. Let cool on the counter 20 minutes, then refrigerate overnight, during which time it will firm up considerably. As I mention in the post, the cooling times are important so the cake cools gradually and thus does not crack. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator 3-4 days, or slice and freeze if desired. If you make it, be sure to leave a review or rate it below!

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Extra almond flour? Make these chocolate Keto Brownies!

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Keto Cheesecake Recipe - Just 5 Ingredients! (2024)

FAQs

What can I substitute for sugar in cheesecake? ›

Other sugar substitutes will work if that's what you have.

Unlike the filling (below), the almond flour cheesecake crust is not finicky and will also work using erythritol, xylitol, or an erythritol blend (most brands of monk fruit or stevia are actually blended with erythritol).

How many carbs are in a keto cheesecake? ›

How many carbs are in keto cheesecake? This keto cheesecake recipe has only 2.9g total carbs per serving. This does not include the easy berry sauce or any other toppings or additions.

Is almond flour good for keto? ›

Almond flour is a 100% keto-approved baking flour. It is also the most widely used keto flour on shelves. However, what it lacks in carbs, it makes up for in calories. Though almond flour is significantly higher in calories than many other flours, it also contains considerable amounts of protein and fiber.

How do you make a no bake cheesecake firmer? ›

To get cheesecake filling to firm up completely, it needs to be refrigerated for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours. If you skip this step, the texture of the cheesecake will be more like mousse. Obviously, the goal is to create a firm cheesecake filling, similar to a baked cheesecake filling.

What is a low carb substitute for sugar in baking? ›

Erythritol is used in both baking and cooking and can be substituted for sugar in a wide variety of recipes. Keep in mind that it tends to have a cooling mouthfeel and doesn't dissolve as well as sugar, which can leave foods with a slightly gritty texture.

What is the perfect substitute for sugar? ›

Stevia, monk fruit, certain sugar alcohols, and allulose are much lower in calories than table sugar and do not significantly affect blood sugar levels, making them a smart alternative to refined sugar.

Is Philadelphia cream cheese keto-friendly? ›

Philadelphia is one of the best brands of keto-friendly cream cheese. A 2-tablespoon serving of Philadelphia cream cheese contains 102 calories, 10 grams of fat, 1.8 grams of protein, and only 1.6 grams of carbohydrates. It's recommended to opt for plain or full-fat Philadelphia cream cheese for the keto diet.

Is peanut butter OK on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

What cheeses are good for keto? ›

Some cheeses suit the keto diet better than others. This mainly comes down to their carb and fat content and level of processing. The best keto cheeses include cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese, while the worst are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties.

Which flour has no carbs? ›

A Quick Comparison of Low-Carb Flours
FlourCaloriesNet Carbs
Pork Rind Dust220g
Lupin Flour380g
Chia Seed Flour351g
Almond Flour801g
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What is the downside of almond flour? ›

Almond Flour Is High In Oxalates

The problem with a high intake of oxalate-rich food is that it might contribute to calcium oxalate crystal formation, which, is a major component to some kinds of kidney stone. Also, it's been implicated in gout, and also has been associated with microcrystalline-associated arthritis.

What keto flour is closest to all purpose? ›

Almond flour is often considered the keto “all-purpose” flour. Generally, you can use almond flour at a 1:1 ratio with regular flour.

What not to do when making cheesecake? ›

16 Mistakes You're Making With Homemade Cheesecake
  1. Working with cold ingredients. Hobo_018/Getty Images. ...
  2. Using whipped cream cheese. ...
  3. Using low-fat cream cheese. ...
  4. Undermixing your cheesecake. ...
  5. Not diversifying your cheeses. ...
  6. Not being careful with your eggs. ...
  7. Only making plain cheesecake. ...
  8. Baking in anything but a springform pan.
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What brand of cream cheese is best for cheesecake? ›

Philadelphia cream cheese is a popular brand of cream cheese that is often used in cheesecake recipes, but there are many other brands of cream cheese that can be used as well.

Why is my no bake cheesecake not firming up? ›

The primary reason a no-bake cheesecake is too runny or doesn't set up properly is generally the temperature of the ingredients. If your cream cheese is too warm, the mixture will be too soft and will never set up properly.

What is a good sugar substitute for desserts? ›

Natural Sweeteners

Instead of the "white stuff," try honey, maple syrup, brown rice syrup or agave nectar for a more natural alternative.

Can I substitute powdered sugar for granulated sugar in cheesecake? ›

Can powdered sugar be substituted for granulated sugar in recipes? A. It is not recommended to substitute powdered sugar for granulated sugar. Since powdered sugar has a much finer texture, and it contains a small percentage of cornstarch to prevent caking, substituting can give you unexpected results.

Why is sugar used in cheesecake? ›

The butter binds everything together so bits of crust don't pop up in the cheesecake. The sugar is just to sweeten the deal. The quality of store-bought graham cracker crumbs has changed in the last few years and they seem to be less flavorful and have a different texture.

What is a diabetic alternative to sugar for baking? ›

sucralose (used in Splenda) and acesulfame-K (used in Hermesetas Gold sweetener) can be used in cooking and baking.

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