Keto Cherry Cheesecake is an indulgent dessert. It is made by combining the smooth cream cheese filling along with an almond flour crust, and it is loaded with all the flavors of cheesecake but within a carb limit. This cheesecake has lots of healthy fats and proteins, so it is good to have in the keto diet. The cheesecake filling is a blend of cream cheese, keto sweetener, and sour cream, along with fresh cherries simmered in Erythritol and lemon juice. This Keto Cherry Cheesecake is very delicious and luscious, so we can easily prepare this dessert for the holidays, guilt-free treats, or for some special occasions. We can serve the cheesecake slices along with whipped cream or just plain as a dessert treat.
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STATS:
- Caloric count: 320 kcal
- Time for preparation: Fifteen mints.
- Portion size: 1 slice
- Time for cooking: 45 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Overall time: Four hours
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Keto
- Portion: 12 slices
EQUIPMENT:
- Spring form pan
- Mixing vessel
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Saucepan
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST:
- 1 & ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 3 tbsp. Erythritol powder
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 oz. cream cheese
- One tsp. vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Erythritol powder
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
CHERRY TOPPINGS:
- 1 ½ cups pitted fresh cherries
- 3 tbsp. Erythritol powder
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. xanthan gum
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- It is a keto-friendly flour; use it to make the crust of this cheesecake, or use keto graham crackers for this purpose.
ERYTHRITOL POWDER:
- It is a keto sweetener that sweetens the dessert without the addition of sugar or carbs, and the powder mixes easily without effort.
CREAM CHEESE:
- It is a basic ingredient to form the base of this cheesecake, and it should be soft and full-fat.
SOUR CREAM:
- It adds the tangy flavor and also provides the creamy and smooth filling of this cheesecake.
CHERRIES:
- It is better to use fresh cherries for less moisture, but frozen also give the same results, and in small quantities to stay within the carb limit.
XANTHAN GUM:
- It is used in the thickening of cherry filling without the carbs.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat-up the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Take a bowl and stir melted butter, cinnamon, Erythritol, and almond flour.
- Press it into a spring form pan and bake for eight minutes, and cool down.
- Then beat the Erythritol and cream cheese in another vessel till it gets smooth.
- Include one egg at a time along with vanilla essence and sour cream.
- Add the cheesecake filling to the cool crust and smooth it out with a spatula, and bake for 45 minutes.
- Cool this cheesecake with slightly open doors for one hour and then chill for three hours.
- Stir the cherries, lemon juice, and Erythritol in a pan.
- Cook on a moderate flame till the cherries get soft, then add xanthan gum and mix till the consistency gets thick.
- Cool down the cheesecake filling, then add to the cheesecake.
- Serve Keto Cherry Cheesecake chilled.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Serve this cherry cheesecake along with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle some chopped pecans on the cheesecake for the crunchy taste.
- You can drizzle keto chocolate syrup on this cheesecake.
- Keto coffee or tea is greatly pairs along with this cheesecake dessert.
- Top this cherry cheesecake with fresh mint leaves.
- Pair this cheesecake with a keto ice cream.
TIPS:
- We have to use soft cream cheese to make the filling smooth.
- You don’t have to mix the eggs too long time in the batter, as it will get cracked.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool so it doesn’t sink.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cheesecake slices in the vacuum box and reserve them for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Cover the slices in the foil and place them in the box to store for two months.
FAQs:
Can I use another fruit topping to prepare this dessert?
- We can use any fruit of choice, but it should be keto-friendly, like blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries.
Will I make this cheesecake without a crust?
- We can easily prepare this cheesecake without a crust, which can decrease the carbs.
Can I prepare this cheesecake before the time?
- Make this cherry cheesecake in advance and consume next day for the more delicious taste.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
No of calories: 320kcal
Overall carbs: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Net carbs: 6g
Portion size: One share
Sodium: 210mg
Potassium: 150mg
Serving: 12