Keto Strawberry Cheesecake – Low Carb, Gluten-Free

This incredible Keto Strawberry Cheesecake recipe has a flavorful almond crust and rich cheesecake filled with vibrant strawberries. It’s a lovely dessert to take to potlucks, dinner parties, and all those summertime backyard barbecues. With 5 g net carbs it is a great recipe for a low carb keto diet.

When strawberry season hits, I know those beautiful plump berries are in their prime. There is only one thing that I crave and need to get my hands on. It’s a big slice of my homemade keto strawberry cheesecake! I’ll admit there are other keto recipes that I use fresh strawberries in, but I don’t think any are as rich and creamy as this cheesecake. 

On a hot summer day, it’s so refreshing to get all of our friends and family together for a barbecue. This low carb strawberry cheesecake has quickly become a staple over the years because I know that everyone who comes is going to love it even if they don’t normally eat a low carb diet. 

You will be glad to know that this low carb cheesecake is also grain-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and THM S.

Want a no bake keto strawberry cheesecake? Try using strawberries in my Keto Blueberry Cheesecake. 

Ingredients

With only eight ingredients, you won’t believe how simple this cheesecake is to make. The hardest part is waiting while it cools in the fridge.

Crust

Almond Flour – Almond flour works as a great sub for graham cracker crust in low carb recipes.

Butter – I use salted butter to balance the sweetness of the filling. If you have unsalted butter just add a pinch of salt.

Sweetener – I add a bit of sweetener to the crust but you could omit it if you want.

Filling

Cream Cheese – Use full fat cream cheese for the creamiest results

Sour Cream – I like incorporating some sour cream in my cheesecakes because the natural tanginess balances the cream cheese.

Sweetener – I use a combination of sugar alcohol (either erythritol, xylitol, and/or allulose) and stevia in my recipes. I do off alternatives for other keto sweetener options in the recipe card.

Eggs – Eggs are the binder in this cheesecake and necessary.

Vanilla Extract – Vanilla will naturally enhance the other flavors.

Strawberries – Fresh or frozen strawberries work since they are blended into the filling.

How to Make Keto Cheesecake Crust

First Step: Warm up your oven to 350 degrees F. Then place the almond flour, butter, and sweetener in a food processor and mix until well combined.

Second Step: Put the almond flour crust in the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan and press it down. Put the crust in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until it is a golden brown. 

How to Make Keto Strawberry Cheesecake

While the crust is baking you can begin making the cream cheese filling. The filling only has 6 simple ingredients!

First Step: Put the cream cheese in a food processor and mix until smooth and creamy. Then mix in the sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and sweetener. Continue to process until well combined. Be sure to scrape down the sides as needed. 

Second Step: Add half of the filling on top of the baked crust. Then place the strawberries in the food processor and mix with the rest of the cheesecake filling. It becomes such a pretty pink color from the berries!

Third Step: Pour the rest of the strawberry filling over the cheesecake batter. Bake the strawberry cheesecake for 1 hour or until the center has set and doesn’t jiggle. Allow the cheesecake to cool until it reaches room temperature, then place in the fridge for 3-4 hours, then serve cold. 

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Or freeze for longer storage wrapped in plastic wrap.

Note: I used an 8-inch pan. This is SMALLER than a standard pan. If you use a standard 9-inch pan you may need to reduce the baking time because your cheesecake will be thinner.

Cheesecake Tips

This strawberry cheesecake recipe is so simple to make; it’s practically impossible to mess up. Even with that, I wanted to give you a couple of tips to help you make the best cheesecake ever!

• Use room temperature cream cheese. Whenever you are making any kind of cheesecake, you will always have better luck when using room temperature cream cheese. It keeps it from being lumpy, and you can get it that smooth, creamy texture we all love. 
• Don’t overbake the cheesecake. Cooking the cheesecake too long will leave it dried out and not very tasty. The best way to tell if the cheesecake is done is to jiggle the pan. If you notice a small amount right in the center still jiggles, but the rest doesn’t, then it’s done.
• Don’t open the oven too much. The quick changes in temperature can cause the cheesecake to crack. Wait until the timer beeps, do one jiggle test, and then let the cheesecake rest. I have a bad habit of opening the oven too many times and ending up with a cracked cheesecake. If your cheesecake cracks anyway just hide the cracks with whipped cream and sliced strawberries or make a sour cream topping.
• Make sure to give the cheesecake enough time to chill in the fridge before serving. Trust me; I know how tempting it is to not want to dig into a piece of cheesecake right way. However, I promise that keeping it cold in the fridge will give you a much richer and creamier experience. 

Looking for a no-bake recipe? Try my Keto Blackberry Cheesecake!

Variations

Add some additional flavors or ingredients to this cheesecake recipe! Take a look at a few ideas to try out:

• Raspberries – Trade the strawberries for raspberries.
• Blueberries – Swap in blueberries. I made it into a Keto Berry Cheesecake using an assortment. They give the cheesecake a luscious purple color, and it tastes great too.
• Melted Chocolate – Drizzle some melted sugar-free chocolate on top of the cheesecake after baking. The chocolate is the perfect compliment with the fresh berries and creaminess. Both dark chocolate and white chocolate taste amazing!
• Strawberry Swirl – Add dollops of my Keto Strawberry Jam and gently swirl in.
• Lemon – Add a layer of lemon curd on top of the cheesecake before garnishing for an amazing Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake. You can also add lemon juice, lemon zest, or lemon extract to the cheesecake batters.
• Whipped Cream – Whip up some heavy cream and add on top of the cheesecake layer.
• Pink Cheesecake – The pink color becomes muted after baking. To make this delicious sugar-free strawberry cheesecake recipe a more vibrant hue add a few drops of red food coloring at this point.

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Originally Published June 8, 2020. Revised and Republished April 8, 2024.