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Indulge in the delightful world of keto desserts with our Keto Cherry Cheesecake, a tantalizing treat that combines a luscious chocolate pie crust, a vibrant tart cherry layer, and a velvety keto cheesecake topping. This recipe brings together the richness of mascarpone or cream cheese, the sweetness of cherries, and the decadence of a low-carb chocolate crust. Follow the detailed guide below for a sophisticated, yet easy-to-make, keto-friendly dessert experience.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
Keto Chocolate Pie Crust:
1 cup (100g/3.5 oz) Blanched almond meal
1 TBS (5g/0.17 oz) Unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao
Pinch of salt
5 TBS Low-carb sweetener (erythritol)
60g (2.11 oz) Softened butter
Cherry Layer:
1 cup (155g/5.5 oz) Pitted tart cherries
1-2 tsp Cinnamon powder
Cheesecake Topping:
350g (12.35 oz) Mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
1 cup (200ml) Heavy whipping cream
¼ cup – ⅓ cup Powdered low-carb sweetener (erythritol or xylitol)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions:
Keto Chocolate Crust:
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
Combine all dry ingredients for the crust, add softened butter, and mix until a dough ball forms.
Press the dough into a deep 17 cm/7-inch cake tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 10–15 minutes. Optionally, you can press the dough without baking for a no-bake version.
Cherry Layer:
Place pitted cherries on top of the finished crust and sprinkle them with 1 or 2 teaspoons of powdered cinnamon.
Cheesecake Topping:
Mix heavy whipping cream with vanilla and sweetener using a mixer until firm peaks form.
Whisk mascarpone or cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth, then combine with the mixed heavy whipping cream.
Spread the topping over the cherries.
Refrigerate the cheesecake for a few hours or overnight.
Garnish with a few cherries before serving.
Serve it cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 381
Total Fat: 36g
Net Carbohydrates: 4.7g
Protein: 6.2g
Additional Tips:
Experiment with different berries or a mix of berries for a personalized twist.
For an extra touch, consider drizzling sugar-free chocolate syrup on top before serving.
Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of low-carb sweetener in the cheesecake topping.
Elevate your dessert game with this Keto Cherry Cheesecake, striking the perfect balance between indulgence and mindful eating. Treat yourself to a guilt-free, flavorful experience that captures the essence of a classic cheesecake with a keto-friendly twist.
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KETO CHERRY CHEESECAKE RECIPE
prep time: 15 MINUTES
cook time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 25 MINUTES
Keto cherry cheesecake recipe is delicious and refreshing cherry dessert with low carb chocolate pie crust, rich tart cherry layer and easy keto cheesecake topping.
INGREDIENTS
KETO CHOCOLATE PIE CRUST
Blanched almond meal 1 cup/100 g/3.5 oz
Unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao 1 TBS/5 g/0.17 oz
Pinch of salt
Low carb sweetener (erythritol) 5 TBS
Softened butter 60 g/2.11 oz
CHERRY LAYER
Tart cherries pitted 1 cup/155 g/5.5 oz
Cinnamon powder 1 – 2 tsp
CHEESECAKE TOPPING
Mascarpone cheese or cream cheese 350 g/12.35 oz
Heavy whipping cream 1 cup/200 ml
Powdered low carb sweetener (erythritol or xylitol) ¼ cup – ⅓ cup
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
INSTRUCTIONS
KETO CHOCOLATE CRUST
Preheat the oven yo 180 C/350 F.
Combine all dry ingredients, add softened butter and combine until you get the dough ball.
Press in the dough into a deep small 17 cm/7 inch cake tray layered with a parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated oven on 180 C/350 F for 10 – 15 minutes. If you want to avoid baking you can just press in the dough and skip baking. This keto chocolate crust can be a no bake.
CHERRY LAYER
Put pitted cherries on top of the finished crust and sprinkle them with 1 or 2 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon.
CHEESECAKE TOPPING
Mix heavy whipping cream with vanilla and sweetener with a mixer until firm peaks are formed.
Whisk mascarpone or cream cheese in a separate bowl and when smooth combine with mixed heavy whipping cream.
Put the topping on top of cherries.
Leave cheesecake in the fridge for few hours or overnight.
Garnish with few cherries.
Serve it cold and enjoy!
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
YIELD: 8 SERVING SIZE: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 381TOTAL FAT: 36gNET CARBOHYDRATES: 4.7gPROTEIN: 6.2g
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