Best Low Carb Keto Cheesecake Recipes (Different Styles!)

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Can you eat cheesecake on a keto diet?

You might be wondering about this since cream cheese is allowed on the keto diet, but the sugar components that turn the cheese into a dessert most definitely aren’t.

Luckily, there is a way to still get your cheesecake fix without kicking yourself out of ketosis.

Cheesecake is totally keto-friend with the right modifications.

Replace sugars with low-calorie sweeteners and swap other keto-friendly ingredients like almond flour or coconut flour to substitute for non-keto components like the crust (or you can even go crustless!) to stay within your daily carb limits.

How to make keto cheesecake

There are simple ways to make keto cheesecake where no baking is involved, and then there are some not-so-simple ways that involve a water bath.

We’re always inclined to go with the easy stuff, so let’s start with pretty much the simplest keto cheesecake recipe that is hard to mess up.

Easy keto cheesecake recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 13 oz can full-fat coconut milk*, chilled in the refrigerator overnight
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract*
• 5 teaspoon stevia sweetener*

Supplies

• Microwave
• Mixing bowl
• Electric mixer*
• Rubber spatula
• Baking pan

Instructions

• Prep. The night before you plan to make your cheesecake, put your can of coconut milk in the fridge.
• Step 1. Soften the cream cheese by heating it in the microwave for about a minute.
• Step 2. Use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and lump-free.
• Step 3. Open the can of coconut milk, which should have a firm, waxy layer on top. Use a rubber spatula and scoop out as much of the solid cream as you can into a separate bowl. Stop when you’ve reached the liquid that has settled at the bottom of the can as you only want to solid part.
• Step 4. Use the electric mixer and whip the coconut milk cream together with the vanilla extract on high for 3 to 5 minutes until it becomes fluffy with soft peaks forming.
• Step 5. Scoop the whipped coconut cream into the same bowl as the cream cheese and beat together until they are well-blended.
• Step 6. Add the stevia sweetener and beat some more to mix that in.
• Step 7. Transfer the mixture into a baking pan and chill overnight to let it solidify, then serve & enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 168
• Carbs: 2g
• Fats: 16g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• NET CARBS: 2g

Styles of cheesecake

Eating cheesecake by the slice is not the only way to enjoy it. Here are some other styles of cheesecake to try, plus links to some great standard cheesecake recipes.

• Fluff
  Cheesecake as a light and airy mousse can also make for an excellent pie topping.
  269 kcal / 28g fat / 4g protein / 2g net carbs (via Low Carb Yum)
• Bites
  Using an ice cube tray keeps the portions bite-size. Just remember not to scarf down the entire tray all at once, as tempting as it may be.
  105 kcal / 9g fat / 3g protein / 2g net carbs (via Megan Seelinger)
• Crust
  If you like that crunchy crust with your cheesecake, here’s an easy low-card recipe for just that outer layer.
  205 kcal / 21g fat / 4g protein / 2g net carbs (via Divalicious Recipes)
• No crust
  A crustless keto cheesecake makes your low-carb recipe even lower. It also cuts down the number of steps in the recipe too.
  278 kcal / 27g fat / 7g protein / 3.5g net carbs (via The Low Carb Diet)
• No bake
  This recipe is perfect for one portion. In fact, it makes a great keto fat bomb.
  305 kcal / 31g fat / 3g protein / 2.5g net carbs (via Gnom Gnom)

• Mini
  Downside your cheesecake by making them in a muffin tin.
  176 kcal / 16g fat / 4g protein / 2g net carbs (via Tasteaholics)
• Mug
  This easy keto cheesecake takes 2 minutes tops. Like most keto mug cakes, just throw the ingredients together and microwave.
  239 kcal / 3g fat / 5g protein / 3g net carbs (via Sugar Free Mom)
• Instant pot
  A pro tip when you are making crustless dessert in an instant pot is to wrap the bottom of your pan in foil to prevent any leakage.
  268 kcal / 24g fat / 7g protein / 3g net carbs (via Our Paleo Life)
• Dip
  Quick and healthy dessert dip that comes in at under 100 calories!
  90 kcal / 2g fat / 13g protein / 6g net carbs (via Desserts with Benefits)
• Bars
  Add lemon zest to make this recipe taste fresh.
  165 kcal / 8g protein / 2g net carbs (via Simply Taralynn)
• Balls
  Think cake pop, but cheesecake version!
  71 kcal / 7g fat / 0g protein / 1g net carbs (via Have Butter Will Travel)

More keto cheesecake recipes

There are so many different flavors of cheesecake to choose from, from classic New York to other favorites like berry-flavored or peanut butter.

New York cheesecake

Can’t get any more traditional than this. Simply delicious!

• Calories: 28
• Carbs: 3g
• Fat: 25g
• Protein: 5g

(via All Day I Dream About Food)

Chocolate cheesecake

If you love chocolate, and we mean LOVE chocolate desserts, then try this triple chocolatey goodness.

• Calories: 579
• Carbs: 12g
• Fat: 55g
• Fiber: 7g
• Protein: 13g
• NET CARBS: 5g

(via My PCOS Kitchen)

Cheesecake brownies

This marbled fusion brings together the best of fudgey brownies and creamy cheesecake.

• Calories: 155
• Carbs: 3.5g
• Fat: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 4g
• NET CARBS: 1.5g

(via Gnom Gnom)

Cookie dough

Instead of cookies and milk, you get cookies and creamy cheesecake.

• Calories: 155
• Carbs: 3.5g
• Fat: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 4g
• NET CARBS: 1.5g

(via Fat for Weight Loss)

Coconut

Paired with macadamia nuts for a delicious dessert.

• Calories: 334
• Carbs: 5.4g
• Fat: 31g
• Fiber: 1.6g
• Protein: 5g
• NET CARBS: 5g

(via All Day I Dream about Food)

Cookies and cream

Tastes like Oreo!

• Calories: 316
• Carbs: 6g
• Fat: 24g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 7g
• NET CARBS: 4g

(via All Day I Dream about Food)

Twix

Chocolate and caramel together in a cheesecake.

• Calories: 316
• Carbs: 6g
• Fat: 24g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 7g
• NET CARBS: 4g

(via Kimspired DIY)

Peanut butter

Want something more rich and creamy? Then have peanut butter in your cheesecake. And top it with chocolate while you're at it.

• Calories: 398
• Carbs: 8g
• Fat: 27g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 8g
• NET CARBS: 5g

(via My Table of Three)

Pecan pie

A buttery pie that is topped with a not-so-decadent low-carb caramel sauce.

• Calories: 346
• Carbs: 4g
• Fat: 35g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 4g
• NET CARBS: 3g

(via Low Carbology)

Butterscotch

Layers of cinnamon, almond, butterscotch with a hint of lemon.

• Calories: 195
• Fat: 19g
• Protein: 4g
• NET CARBS: 1g

(via Explorer Momma)

Gingerbread

A wonderful Christmastime dessert. (via Sweet Keto Life)

Turtle

Loaded with delicious chocolate and caramel sauce and pecans.

• Calories: 439
• Fat: 42g
• Protein: 6g
• NET CARBS: 5g

(via Low Carb Maven)

Snickerdoodle

Lovely cinnamon taste.

• Calories: 339
• Fat: 30g
• Protein: 9g
• NET CARBS: 4g

(via How to This and That)

Tiramisu

A creamy treat on an espresso cookie layer and coated with cocoa powder.

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 33g
• Protein: 7g
• NET CARBS: 4g

(via Fit to Serve Group)

Red velvet

A creamy treat on an espresso cookie layer and coated with cocoa powder.

• Calories: 270
• Fat: 24g
• Protein: 6g
• NET CARBS: 5g

(via The Food Bible)

Matcha

This heavy and sour cream cheesecake is topped with chopped pistachios.

• Calories: 376
• Fat: 35g
• Protein: 10g
• NET CARBS: 5g

(via Asian Keto Kitchen)

Pumpkin

Cheesecakes in cookie form are easy to share, that is if you want to.

• Calories: 159
• Carbs: 4g
• Fat: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 5g
• NET CARBS: 2g

(via I Breathe I'm Hungry)

Lemon

FYI, the nutritional data pulled doesn’t include the lemon curd.

• Calories: 323
• Carbs: 6g
• Fat: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 8g
• NET CARBS: 5g

(via Cooking LSL)

Key lime

Best way to use fun, little key limes? Make fun, little cheesecake bites of course!

• Calories: 217
• Carbs: 3g
• Fat: 22g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 4g
• NET CARBS: 2g

(via Ruled Me)

Strawberry

The only thing that makes strawberries in your cheesecake better is the whole thing in a jar. Seriously, how cute is that?

• Calories: 375
• Carbs: 7g
• Fat: 36g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 4g
• NET CARBS: 6g

(via Keto Diet App)

Blueberry

A subtle berry flavor to complement your rich, creamy cheesecake.

• Calories: 233
• Carbs: 6.5g
• Fat: 21g
• Fiber: 1.5g
• Protein: 5.5g
• NET CARBS: 5g

(via Peace Love and Low Carb)

Raspberry

This amazing-looking cheesecake has raspberry jam swirled in for a fancy look.

• Calories: 416
• Carbs: 6g
• Fat: 39g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 11g
• NET CARBS: 5g

(via Low Carb Maven)

Cherry

This cheesecake sits on a chocolate crust.

• Calories: 381
• Fat: 36g
• Protein: 6g
• NET CARBS: 5g

(via Family on Keto)

Carrot

Pecans or walnuts would make a lovely addition to this carrot cake cheesecake.

• Calories: 305
• Fat: 29g
• Protein: 7g
• NET CARBS: 3g

(via The Girl Who Ate Everything)

Lavender

This cheesecake flavor is paired with pecans and a hint of lemon juice.

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 14g
• Protein: 4g
• NET CARBS: 3g

(via Eat, Be Fit, Explore)