Description
A rich and creamy keto-friendly no bake chocolate cheesecake that’s low-carb, sugar-free, and perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without guilt. This easy recipe combines a buttery almond flour crust with a silky chocolate cream cheese filling, all without heating up your oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered erythritol
- ⅓ cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- Optional: pinch of instant espresso powder or peppermint extract
Instructions
- Line an 8- or 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper on the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and freeze while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese and ½ cup powdered erythritol until smooth and fluffy.
- Add cocoa powder and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Slowly add cold heavy cream while mixing on low speed.
- Increase mixer speed and whip until filling thickens and forms soft peaks (about 1–2 minutes).
- Spread filling evenly over the crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until set.
- Optional: garnish with keto chocolate shavings or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use powdered sweeteners like erythritol or allulose for smooth texture and to avoid grittiness.
- Dutch-processed cocoa powder offers richer chocolate flavor compared to natural cocoa.
- Room temperature cream cheese is key for a silky smooth filling; cold cream cheese causes lumps.
- Optional flavor boosts include instant espresso powder for depth or peppermint extract for a refreshing twist.
- Recommended tools (affiliate links): 8- or 9-inch springform pan, electric mixer (stand or hand), mixing bowls, rubber spatula.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10th of cheesecake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: keto chocolate cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, low carb dessert, sugar-free chocolate cheesecake, keto dessert