Keto Black Forest Cheesecake 🍫🍒

Keto Friendly

Low Carb

Sugar-Free

Rich, creamy, and irresistibly chocolatey! This Keto Black Forest Cheesecake combines a buttery chocolate almond-flour crust, silky chocolate cheesecake filling, sugar-free cherry topping, and fluffy whipped cream. It’s the perfect low-carb dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion!

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Bake Time: 55–65 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours or overnight
Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients

For the chocolate crust:

• 2 cups almond flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the chocolate cheesecake filling:

• 24 oz (680 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup powdered keto sweetener
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup sugar-free dark chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

For the sugar-free cherry topping:

• 1 cup pitted fresh or frozen cherries, chopped
• 2 tbsp powdered erythritol
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)

For the whipped cream topping:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered keto sweetener
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

For decoration:

• Sugar-free dark chocolate shavings
• A few fresh cherries
• Unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Prepare the chocolate crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Grease a 9-inch springform cheesecake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3. Combine almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt in a bowl.
4. Add melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture resembles damp sand.
5. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Remove and let cool.

2. Make the chocolate cheesecake filling

1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add powdered sweetener and beat until completely combined.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
4. Add sour cream, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, vanilla, and heavy cream.
5. Mix gently until smooth and creamy. Avoid overmixing.
6. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.

3. Bake the cheesecake

1. Place the springform pan inside a larger roasting pan.
2. Carefully pour hot water into the larger pan until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the springform pan (wrap the springform pan exterior securely in foil first).
3. Bake for 55–65 minutes. The edges should be set while the center still has a slight wobble.
4. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
5. Remove and cool completely before refrigerating for at least 6 hours or overnight.

4. Prepare the sugar-free cherry topping

1. Add cherries, sweetener, and lemon juice to a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–8 minutes until the cherries soften and release their juices.
3. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. If you prefer a thicker topping, sprinkle in a little xanthan gum while stirring.
5. Remove from heat and cool completely.

5. Make the whipped cream

1. Pour cold heavy cream into a chilled mixing bowl.
2. Add powdered sweetener and vanilla.
3. Beat until stiff peaks form.

6. Assemble the cheesecake

1. Remove the chilled cheesecake from the springform pan.
2. Spread the cooled cherry topping over the cheesecake.
3. Pipe or spread whipped cream around the edges.
4. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and a few cherries.
5. Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled.

Estimated Nutrition Per Slice

~390

Calories

~8g

Protein

~8g

Net carbs

~37g

Fat

Approximate values per slice, based on 12 servings. Cherry quantity and sweetener brands affect the final macros.

Tips for the Perfect Keto Cheesecake

• Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
• Don’t overbeat the eggs; this helps prevent cracks.
• Chill overnight for the best creamy texture.
• Use unsweetened chocolate and sugar-free sweetener.
• Keep cherry portions controlled because cherries contain natural sugar.

Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 5 days. Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.

Weight-loss tip: Enjoy a smaller slice as an occasional dessert. Although keto-friendly, this cheesecake is calorie-dense.

❤️ A rich chocolate cheesecake with cherries and whipped cream—without the traditional sugar and wheat-flour crust!