Keto Cheesecake | The Easiest Recipe for Low Carb Cheesecake!

This Keto Cheesecake recipe is the easiest and most mouth-watering cheesecake. Even a beginner baker will be able to follow the steps in this low carb cheesecake recipe. With just a hint of vanilla and an easy crust, this is one cake that you can enjoy guilt-free and even share with your friends and family on special occasions. And very best of all, it is low in carbs.

Everyone in our house is crazy about this low carb keto cheesecake – and why wouldn’t they be? It’s so creamy and luxurious, it tastes like the real thing.

What I really enjoy about this simple cheesecake recipe is that it’s really, really simple to make.

I have a feeling that you might just be making this keto cheesecake again and again to share with your family and friends. This is one classic cheesecake recipe that will prove to them that eating low carb is anything but dull.

Be sure to check out my Keto Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars for another fun low carb dessert. Both are great options for keto desserts.

Keto Cheesecake Ingredients

Almond flour or almond meal – This is used to make the crust of the cheesecake. It’s a great texture, adds a nice flavor, and gives nutritional value to the crust, too. 

Butter – This is paired with the almond flour to help the crumbles form together to create the bottom crust. 

Cream cheese – Shall we say that this is the star of the show? The cream cheese gives this cheesecake the lightness and texture that is a MUST. 

Sour cream – Use this to mix with the cream cheese to thin it out. 

Joy Filled Eats Sweetener – The perfect way to add sweetness to the cheesecake without adding carbs. I use a blend of natural sugar alcohols and stevia in my recipes. It is twice as sweet as regular sugar so you use less and have less of an aftertaste. There are alternatives such as monk fruit sweetener in the recipe card.

Eggs – Eggs are what sets this baked cheesecake.

Vanilla – Adding pure vanilla extract is a great flavor enhancer.

How to Make Keto Cheesecake

Follow the step-by-step process to make the crust and the keto cheesecake from scratch.

Step One: Preheat the oven to 350.

Step Two: Combine the crust ingredients in a food processor and process until well combined. 

The gluten-free mixture will resemble sand as far as texture goes. This is how you know it’s combined well.

Pour into the springform pan and press down firmly using your fingers or the back of a spoon. You can line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper if you’d like.

Expert Tip: If you don’t have a spring form pan you can make this in a deep-dish pie plate.

Step Three: Bake the keto cheesecake crust for 10 minutes until slightly golden browned.

Step Four: Meanwhile, process the cream cheese in the food processor until smooth. Add the sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and sweetener. Process until well combined, and scrape down the sides as needed.

Expert Tip: You can also use a large mixing bowl and a hand mixer.

Step Five: After the almond flour crust has been partially baked, add the cheesecake filling to the crust.

Step Six: Bake the keto cheesecake for 50-60 minutes or until the center no longer jiggles. No water bath is needed. It will rise and then fall. This is normal. Let cool to room temperature.

Chill the creamy cheesecake for at least 3-4 hours before serving.

Pro tip

When it comes to cutting keto cheesecake recipes, be sure that you let it cool down completely in the fridge. 

Use a sharp knife to cut it into individual slices for the best results! You’ll more than likely have cheesecake residue on the knife after each slice, so wiping it off and then drying the knife before cutting your next piece will help it slice really well, also. 

Variations

No-bake – While you can’t easily convert this exact recipe to be no bake I have several other no-bake cheesecakes! Try my No-Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake, Keto Blueberry Cheesecake, Keto Mini Birthday Cake Cheesecakes, or Keto Lime Cheesecake. Or try my viral Keto Cheesecake Fluff.

Nut-free – Swap out the almond flour in the crust for sunflower seed flour. That be used 1:1 in place of almond flour.

Lemon – Add two teaspoons of lemon zest or lemon extract to the filling. Lemon juice is not potent enough.

Caramel pecan – Top the cooled cheesecake with my Keto Caramel Pecan Sauce for an amazing combination.

Chocolate swirl – Pour 2/3 of the batter into the pan. Then add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and an extra 2 tablespoons of sweetener to the remaining cheesecake batter. Combine thoroughly. Drop dollops on top of the batter in the springform pan and swirl gently. Bake the keto cheesecake recipe as directed.

Common Questions

Does keto allow cream cheese?

Absolutely, this is one of the main ingredients that people love using while on the keto diet. It adds richness, creaminess, and flavor, all while adding texture and taste.

The great thing about using cream cheese is that it can be used in savory dishes or sweet dishes, making it really versatile for the keto lifestyle. It’s in so many keto dishes for that reason!

How do I know when a cheesecake is done baking?

You have to give the cheesecake pan a little nudge and see how the center of the cheesecake looks. It’s true. The edges of the cheesecake will likely pull away slightly and be golden brown, but it’s all about how the center looks.

While there will be a slight jiggle in the middle of the cheesecake, it shouldn’t have a ton of jiggling happening. As the keto cheesecake cools, that very slight jiggle will go away because the cheesecake will firm up.

How many carbs are in cream cheese?

Using 1 ounce of cream cheese means that you’ll be adding just under 1 carb to your meal. That’s easy to track, and not many carbs at all!

If you’re a visual person like me, you can use a food scale to measure out what an ounce of cheesecake looks like, just so you know!

How many carbs are in cheesecake?

Cheesecakes that aren’t keto have a lot of carbs. Some have up to 25 grams of carbohydrates per slice! This low carb cheesecake is WAY different, and each slice of cheesecake only has 4.3 net carbs.

What toppings are good on keto cheesecake?

There are so many ways that you can add toppings to a cheesecake. Keep in mind that the nutritional facts in the recipe card below are for just a plain slice of cheesecake, so adding toppings is going to change those values.

Some ideas for cheesecake toppings include fresh berries, fresh fruit, whipped cream, thawed frozen fruit, sugar free chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or any other carb friendly topping that you want to add.

How do I store leftovers?

More than likely, there will be leftovers of this low carb cheesecake – and that’s just a bonus! Having cheesecake leftovers means that you get to enjoy the taste and flavor all over again.

The best way to store leftover cheesecake is to store it in an airtight container with a lid. You can also put saran wrap on the top of the cheesecake and then still put it into an airtight container as well. It’s just another added layer of protection to keep it as fresh as possible.

Can I freeze keto cheesecake?

Yes, cheesecake can be frozen! It actually freezes really well. The hardest decision that you’ll have to choose between is if you’re going to freeze it in slices or freeze it whole – and either option works great.

Store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 1-2 months. I actually like freezing mine in pieces because it helps with portion control.

When I want a slice of cheesecake, I can just unthaw a piece rather than have to unthaw the entire cheesecake, and that makes it last longer as well.

Just be sure to cover and secure it well when you’re freezing the cheesecake. You can use aluminum foil and plastic wrap to add layers for peace of mind!

Also, wait to add any toppings to the cheesecake until after you unthaw it, as this helps with the texture.

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Originally Published on September 15, 2022. Revised and Republished on January 2, 2025.