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Keto Chocolate Cheesecake
Alice

Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Keto Chocolate Cheesecake is a velvety, sugar-free cheesecake with a crunchy almond crust and deep chocolate flavor. Low in net carbs (~5.7 g per slice) and rich in satisfying fats, it’s an elegant, keto-friendly dessert that freezes and slices well for meal prep or celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Keto-Friendly, Low-Carb
Calories: 372

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 150 g almond flour
  • 15 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 30 g erythritol or preferred granulated keto sweetener
  • 60 g unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 680 g full-fat cream cheese room temp
  • 80 g erythritol granulated or powdered blend
  • 80 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 150 g whole eggs ≈3 large
  • 120 g heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla pinch salt
Optional ganache
  • 60 g heavy cream
  • 15 g cocoa powder
  • pinch sweetener if desired

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F / 160°C. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment; grease sides.
  2. Make crust: Mix almond flour + 15 g cocoa + 30 g erythritol. Stir in 60 g melted butter until mixture holds when pressed. Press into bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
  3. Blend filling: Beat 680 g room-temp cream cheese until smooth (2–3 min). Add 80 g erythritol gradually; blend. Add 80 g cocoa and vanilla; mix on low. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each. Stir in 120 g heavy cream until just combined. Scrape bowl.
  4. Assemble: Pour filling over cooled crust. Tap to release bubbles. Place springform in a roasting pan and add hot water halfway up the pan sides (water bath).
  5. Bake: Bake 50–60 minutes at 325°F until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
  6. Cool slowly: Turn off oven, crack door, let sit 1 hour. Remove pan, cool to room temp on rack, then refrigerate 6+ hours (overnight best).
  7. Optional ganache: Whisk 60 g warm heavy cream with 15 g cocoa powder and pour over chilled cheesecake. Chill 10–15 minutes.
  8. Run a hot knife around sides before slicing for clean pieces. Serve chilled.