Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
- 6 tbsp melted butter
Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 oz dark chocolate (at least 85% cocoa), melted and slightly cooled
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the crust:
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool while preparing the filling.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered erythritol until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder.
- Fold in the melted dark chocolate until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Assemble and bake:
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top appears slightly glossy.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve:
- Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Full Nutrition Information (per slice, based on 12 slices per cheesecake):
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Total Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
- Sodium: 260mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 9g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 2g (from erythritol, which has minimal impact on blood sugar)
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 8g
Tips:
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth batter.
- For best results, let the cheesecake sit in the refrigerator overnight to fully set and develop the flavors.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or a few fresh berries if desired, keeping in mind the added carbs.
Enjoy your keto-friendly chocolate cheesecake!
