Salted Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

Keto Salted Dark Chocolate Cheesecake is a rich and chocolaty dessert. Make the crust with almond flour, butter, and cocoa powder to create the chocolaty base. It pairs with a velvety cheesecake layer. Make this cheesecake layer with sour cream, keto dark chocolate and cream cheese. Add sea salt to the dessert to bring out the depth of this cheesecake. Keto Salted Dark Chocolate Cheesecake contains 6g net carbs, so it doesn’t contain many carbs. Salted cheesecake stores perfectly, so we can prepare it in advance to deepen the flavor. Pair this cheesecake nicely with keto vanilla ice cream or nuts for the crunchy taste.

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STATS:

• Caloric count: 320 kcal
• Time for Preparation: 20 minutes.
• Portion size: One slice
• Time for cooking: Fifty minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Overall time: One hour, fifteen minutes
• Course: Dessert
• Diet: Keto
• Portion: 12 slices

EQUIPMENT:

• Spring form pan
• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Double boiler
• Parchment paper

INGREDIENTS:

CRUST:

• 1 & ½ cups almond flour
• 3 tbsp. cocoa powder
• ¼ cup Erythritol powder
• 5 tbsp. melted butter

FILING:

• One pound cream cheese
• ¾ cup Erythritol powder
• One cup sour cream
• 3 large eggs
• 6 oz. keto dark chocolate
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• ½ tsp. sea salt

TOPPING:

• 3 oz. keto dark chocolate
• 3 tbsp. heavy cream
• Flaky sea salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALMOND FLOUR:

• It makes the crust of this cheesecake. Use fine almond flour to make a perfect crust.

COCOA POWDER:

• Use sugar-free cocoa powder to provide the deep chocolate flavor within the carb limit.

ERYTHRITOL:

• Use Erythritol to sweeten this dessert within the carb limit. Monk fruit or stevia is also a keto sweetener.

BUTTER:

• We make this crust with unsalted butter; add the salt as we prefer. Coconut oil is a great butter alternative in making dairy-free cheesecake.

SOUR CREAM AND CREAM CHEESE:

• We make the cheesecake base with cream cheese and sour cream.

KETO DARK CHOCOLATE:

• Keto dark chocolate doesn’t contain sugar. Add sweetness in chocolate with keto sweetener.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the oven to 325° F.
2. Put the baking paper in the spring form pan
3. Stir cocoa powder, Erythritol, almond flour, and melted butter to form crumbs in a bowl.
4. Add the crumbs to the bottom and press gently, and bake for ten minutes; cool the crust.
5. Beat cream cheese till smooth; include Erythritol, vanilla, salt, and our cream.
6. Then mix to form a creamy consistency.
7. Include eggs one by one, then gently fold the dark melted chocolate.
8. Pour the cheesecake filling on the cool crust and smooth the top part with a spatula.
9. Bake cheesecake for forty-five minutes till it is set and jiggles.
10. Cool the cheesecake with open oven doors for one hour, then refrigerate it for four hours.
11. Melt dark chocolate with cream and whisk to a smooth consistency.
12. Spread melted chocolate on chilled cheesecake.
13. Scatter sea salt and serve chilled.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

This cheesecake is versatile. Enjoy this dessert with a variety of dips, desserts, and drinks which are as following:

BREAKFAST:

• Greek Yogurt with Nuts
• Keto Bulletproof Coffee

SNACKS:

• Almond Butter Dip
• Mixed Keto Nuts

Dessert:

• Keto Vanilla Ice Cream
• Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

DRINKS:

• Sugar-free Almond Milk
• Keto Hot Chocolate

TIPS:

• Use room temperature ingredients to prepare the smooth filling.
• Stop beating the eggs after additional time. It prevents the cheesecake from getting cracks.
• Chill the cheesecake for the whole night for the best texture.
• Make slices with a hot knife to get clean cuts.
• Bake cheesecake with a water bath to avoid cracks in the cheesecake.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put these cheesecake slices in a close box for five days.

FREEZER:

• Wrap cheesecake slices separately in plastic wrap and freeze them for two months.

FAQs:

Can I use coconut flour to make this cheesecake?

• We prepare this cheesecake with coconut flour. Reduce the amount of flour to ½ cup and increase the amount of butter.

How to prevent the cracks in cheesecake?

• Bake the cheesecake along with a water bath; avoid baking it for a long time. It leads to cracks in the cheesecake.

Is it necessary to top this cheesecake?

• It is not necessary to top this cheesecake, though the topping will make it richer and tastier.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Caloric count: 320 kcal
Net carbs: 6g
Serving size: 1 slice
Total carbs: 9g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 28g
Potassium: 220mg
Vitamin A: 450 IU
Calcium: 80mg
Serving: 12
Iron: 2mg