No-Bake Keto Cheesecake Recipe
This No-Bake Keto Cheesecake is a creamy and rich dessert perfect for those following a ketogenic lifestyle. Made with a crunchy almond flour crust and a smooth, tangy cream cheese filling sweetened with low-carb sweetener, it requires no baking and is easy to prepare. Chilled overnight, it offers a luscious texture that satisfies your dessert cravings without the carbs.
- Author: Sana
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Crust
- 2 cups almond flour (blanched superfine flour)
- ¼ cup sweetener
- 1/3 cup butter, melted (or more if needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream, cold
- 24 oz cream cheese (3 blocks of 8 ounces each), softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup sweetener (powdered)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Prepare the pan: Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides to prevent sticking. Set aside for crust preparation.
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt (and cinnamon if using). Mix thoroughly with a spatula until the mixture has a sandy texture, indicating the ingredients are well combined.
- Press crust into pan: Transfer the crust mixture into the prepared pan, firmly pressing it down to create an even layer across the bottom. Smooth the surface using your fingers or the back of a spoon for an even base.
- Refrigerate crust: Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill and firm up while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
- Mix cream cheese and sour cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream with an electric mixer for about 30 seconds until creamy and smooth, free of lumps.
- Add flavorings and sweetener: Add powdered sweetener, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Continue mixing for approximately 3 minutes until the sweetener dissolves completely. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Whip heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 4 to 5 minutes. This ensures a light and fluffy filling texture.
- Fold whipped cream into filling: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Take care to maintain the airiness of the whipped cream by folding carefully.
- Assemble cheesecake: Pour the combined cheesecake filling over the chilled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate to set: Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight. The longer chilling time helps the cheesecake set firmly with more flavor development.
- Remove from pan and slice: Run a knife around the sides of the cheesecake to loosen it from the springform pan rim, then remove the rim. Cut the cheesecake into slices using a clean, sharp knife.
- Serve and store: Add your favorite toppings to the cheesecake slices if desired. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute the sweetener with your favorite keto-friendly sugar substitute, but powdered form is recommended for smoothness in the filling.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Do not overmix the filling once the whipped cream is folded in to keep the texture light and airy.
- Chilling the cheesecake overnight yields the best texture and flavor.
- Optional: Add a cinnamon layer in the crust or toppings like fresh berries, sugar-free chocolate chips, or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
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