Low Carb Cheesecake
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A Classic Dessert
First of all…PLEASE DO NOT be intimidated by how professional this Low Carb Cheesecake looks. These are simple keto friendly ingredients like almond flour, Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener (blend of monkfruit and erythritol) and cream cheese. If you follow the steps listed in the recipe this is almost fail proof dessert.
The Cheesecake Factory restaurant always amazes me. Every thing is jumbo sized. Even the HUGE cases filled with every imaginable flavor of cheesecake are overflowing. It’s impressive, but I’m a simple gal. I like a classic slice of Low Carb Cheesecake.
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Cheesecake Factory is over the top!
A single slice of Cheesecake Factory “Original Cheesecake” has 63g total carbs (62g net carbs) PER SLICE. Holy blood sugar spike!!! That sounds like a sugar bomb on a plate that needs to be avoided. Here’s the full nutritional breakdown from that sugar factory.
Think you might get sick from a slice of dessert covered in candy bars, cookies, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce? Who does this and why do people think this is ok? The winner for the highest carb count for a Cheesecake Factory slice is the “Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake” coming in at 177g carbs per slice (170g net carbs PER SLICE). Why is that necessary?
Simple, delicious & low carb
A simple slice of classic Low Carb Cheesecake fits the bill for me. Some added berries or a drizzle of salted caramel are nice, but you decide. And at 4g net carbs per slice your blood sugar, your liver and your waistline will thank you!
Keto Crutch
As you guys know, we don’t do sugar on Keto. And the key for me is to stay away from sweets most of the time, but I have these keto desserts, which are my crutch. I’m usually satisfied and full with my fat-filled meals that I can’t eat another bite. However, there are those times (holiday, celebration and that monthly need for some chocolate) that I just want a little something.
You know those times, right? You don’t want to cave, but you also want a little something sweet. A slice of Low Carb Cheesecake can hit the spot.
My “Keto Crutch” is a dessert that’s low carb, but I don’t eat them every day. I can have a small piece of Lily’s Stevia sweetened chocolate or even one of my Keto Strawberry Cheesecake cups and satisfy the urge without blowing it.
Recipes
- Classic Cheesecake
- Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
- Raspberry Cheesecake Tart
- Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake
- Lime Cheesecake Cups
- Raspberry Cheesecake Coconut Bars
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
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Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups almond flour
- 6 tbsp butter melted
- 3 tbsp low carb sweetener granular or powdered
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*. Prepare 9” springform pan with oil spray or line the bottom of the pan with a round piece of parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium clean bowl mix together the almond flour, melted butter, low carb sweetener, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. The crust mixture will be slightly crumbly. Press the dough into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan. I like to go about ½”-1” up the side of the pan. Chill for at least 10 minutes.
- Using a hand mixer (or stand mixer on medium speed whip together the room temperature cream cheese and powdered sweetener together at medium speed until fluffy. Mix in the room temperature eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. The last step is to add in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over your chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake cheesecake in 350* oven for about 45-55 minutes. Check your cheesecake at about 40 minutes to see if the center is almost set, but still jiggly. Bake the cheesecake up to 10 more minutes if you feel the center is still a bit wet.
- When you notice the cheesecake is set on the outer edge and still has a little movement in the center turn off the oven. Leave the cheesecake in the oven with the oven turned off and the door slightly ajar for another 30-60 minutes.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and set on the counter to cool completely. Run a knife around the edge while the cheesecake is still warm. DO NOT yet remove the outer ring. Cool in the cheesecake to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight), until completely set.
- Serve with fresh whipped cream, Keto Salted Caramel Sauce or a fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
MEDICAL AND NUTRITION DISCLAIMER…Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nutritional break downs are done using a commercial nutrition calculator. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctorbefore starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers, this should never be construed as medical advice.
MEDICAL AND NUTRITION DISCLAIMER…Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nutritional break downs are done using a commercial nutrition calculator. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctorbefore starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers, this should never be construed as medical advice.
