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I first made low carb keto cheesecake a couple years ago, but it’s still the most popular low carb dessert recipe on Wholesome Yum today. Many of you have been asking me for a keto low carb chocolate cheesecake, and I’ve also gotten a few requests for a no-bake version. So, I did both. Here it is – the low carb no bake chocolate cheesecake recipe you’ve been waiting for!
How To Make No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake With Cocoa Powder
The process for how to make no bake chocolate cheesecake is super simple, and it’s actually the same whether you’re making a regular or low carb chocolate cheesecake. It’s just 2 basic layers:
- Chocolate Cheesecake Crust – Many regular recipes use oreos, but for a keto chocolate cheesecake crust, we use a combination of almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, butter and vanilla. Mix it all together, press into the pan, and chill to set.
- Chocolate Cheesecake Filling – This is a simple mix of cream cheese, unsweetened chocolate, powdered sweetener, and vanilla. It requires some melting and beating to get it the right consistency (details on the recipe card below!), then just pour it into the crust and chill again to set.
Here are a few tips as you make it:
- If you forget to leave your cream cheese out at room temperature, you can heat it gently to soften it.
- Do not overheat the chocolate when melting it. Otherwise, it might seize.
- When mixing the chocolate with the cream cheese, make sure the chocolate is no longer hot but warm is okay. Work fairly quickly so that it doesn’t start to solidify.
- If the filling sits too long, it will get thick. If this happens, you can microwave it for 30 seconds, and stir to soften it up. Do not overheat, or it might split.
Just to give you an idea, here are what the different steps look like…
No bake chocolate cheesecake crust:
Filling when it’s all mixed together:
Filling after transfering to the pan and smoothing over:
Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Substitutions
There are a few common questions I get about substitutions when you make low carb chocolate cheesecake. Here are those answers for you:
Can You Use Coconut Flour?
You can’t use coconut flour to replace almond flour 1-to-1. The result would be very dry.
If you want to make a coconut flour crust, try using the crust from these cupcakes and make the filling the way this recipe says. You’d need to bake the crust in that case.
Otherwise, if you are nut-free, you can try replacing the almond flour with sunflower seed meal.
Can You Use Other Sweeteners?
Yes, you can. Check the sweetener conversion calculator for the amount to use.
Can You Make No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Dairy-Free and Paleo?
Probably. Replace the butter in the crust with coconut oil, and replace the cream cheese with dairy-free cream cheese substitute. I haven’t tried this to verify that it works, but don’t see any reason that it would not.
Can You Make The No Bake Cheesecake Filling with Cocoa Powder?
In general, I don’t recommend it. Although you could try, it is more prone to being dry and less smooth. Unsweetened chocolate works much better. Save the cocoa powder for the crust!
What Toppings To Use?
I drizzled my chocolate cheesecake with melted chocolate and topped it with raspberries. Feel free to add a little sugar-free whipped cream if you’d like, too.
How To Store Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake
This no bake chocolate cheesecake recipe stores very well. It will keep about as long as cream cheese would in the fridge, at least a week.
However, occasionally the erythritol will crystallize sooner, which affects the smooth texture. To be on the safe side, if you want to make the cheesecake ahead for an occasion, up to 3 days ahead is best.
Can You Freeze No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake?
Yes, you can! Wrap the keto chocolate cheesecake in plastic wrap, followed by 2 layers of foil. Then, place in the freezer. Be gentle with it so that it does not break or crack.
To serve, thaw the cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight. You can let it sit at room temperature afterward if you prefer it softer and less cold.
More Low Carb Cheesecake Recipes
If you love cheesecake, check out these other keto cheesecake recipes:
- Keto low carb cheesecake – the classic that’s still the most popular dessert at Wholesome Yum!
- Keto pumpkin cheesecake
- Raspberry cheesecake cookies
- Pina colada cheesecake cupcakes
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Keto Low Carb No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
An easy no bake chocolate cheesecake recipe with 20 minute prep! Keto low carb chocolate cheesecake has just 5 ingredients in the crust & 4 in the filling.
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Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake Crust:
In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, cocoa powder, and erythritol.
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and vanilla. Add to the almond flour mixture. Stir well, pressing with the back of a spoon or spatula, until uniform. It should be crumbly, but sticky enough to press together.
Line the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with parchment paper. Press the no-bake crust into the bottom of the pan. Chill while preparing the filling.
Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:
Melt the unsweetened chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler on the stove, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to overheat. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, use a hand mixer at medium-low speed to beat together the cream cheese, powdered sweetener and vanilla extract, until fluffy and uniform. Beat in the vanilla.
When the chocolate has cooled to warm but no longer hot, beat into the cream at medium-low speed.
Transfer the filling to the crust and use a spatula to smooth it over. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until set.
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Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/12 of entire cheesecake
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Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Net carb count excludes fiber, erythritol, and allulose, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.
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156 Comments
rachel best
This is absolutely delicious. In fact it’s so sweet and rich (for me), I have made the 12 portions into 16. A minor improvement would be a crunchier base, but I’m splitting hairs. It’s divine.
Danielle Estep
I’ve never melted chocolate before. How long should I set it aside for it to cool? Thanks.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Danielle, Let the chocolate sit until it is no longer hot, but slightly warm to the touch. The addition of cream cheese will help to bring the temperature down. If you are careful to not overheat the chocolate (which could cause it to burn), it should only take a few minutes to cool.
Kristin
Hi-
I know you give a disclaimer on nutrition facts, but the nutrition facts you have listed for this recipe are way off. I noticed the discrepancy when I was comparing it with the (regular) cheesecake recipe.
Here is what I got on carb manager: calories 390, fat 37g, net carbs 8, protein 10g.
I know nutrition facts depend on specific ingredients but this is due to an error as the difference is quite significant.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Kristen, Yes, depending on the ingredients you use, the nutrition can vary a lot. Common variants include the unsweetened chocolate and cocoa powder. Even unsweetened they can vary a lot in calories and carb counts. You may also want to check and see if your tracker subtracted the sweetener from the carbs in the recipe, some of them don’t do that.
Brenda Yates
Absolutely delicious! Even my husband loves it, and requests it! Thank you!!!
Paul Wood
Hi there
I have already commented on how much I loved the cheesecake it was pukka. One question, I put the right kind of Erithytol blends in the right batches, crust and cheesecake, but the cheesecake was grainy. Any reason you can think of why it turned out grainy? It was the powdered form. Looking forward to your thoughts.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Paul, When a cheesecake turns out grainy, it’s usually because the oven was either too hot, or it baked for too long and the eggs overcooked. You may want to get an oven thermometer to verify that the temperature is accurate in your oven.
Paul Wood
It was the chocolate no bake cheesecake, no cooking.
Kind Regards
Paul
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Paul, My apologies! The most likely possibility is the temperature difference between the melted chocolate and the cream cheese. If the chocolate was too hot or the cream cheese too cold (not room temp) it will change the texture of the final product.
Paul Wood
So I tied this recipe and it was super easy to make and taste great. I might cut back on the powder Erythritol as it was really sweet for me. Nevertheless it was fab. and well liked.
Pat B
I have Anthony’s confectioners Erythritol sweetener. I checked your sweetener conversion chart but didn’t find a conversion. Could you recommend the amt. of Anthony’s sweetener for this recipe?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Pat, There’s nothing special about that brand of powdered erythritol so you’d just use the generic “Powdered erythritol” in the conversion calculator.
Michelle Johnston
What can I say – wow, wow, wow!! Amazing. It’s so rich and decadent it tastes like a dessert from a high end restaurant. Certainly recommend this recipe.
Pat B
Maya, Thank you for the prompt reply. I’m looking forward to making this for Memorial Day.
Kristi
I love this recipe! I made it yesterday and it turned out well, but it was pretty rich and it had a kind of weird texture. I will most likely make this again. Thanks for all the great recipes!!
Lesa Sutherland
Amazing!!! We made it yesterday and the whole family gave it a 10!!! Our family loves chocolate and cheesecake. So this recipe was a must try for my Keto family.
Rita Morrow
I appreciate very much all your hard work. Maybe it is unfair to give the recipe a 4 star.. .. although I love most cheesecake, I think that I just don’t like chocolate cheesecake. The only change I made was to toast the almond flour.
It seemed to me that the chocolate and cream cheese were competing. Anyway my granddaughter and I had a good time cooking together.
Deepa Advani
I don’t think this is net carbs of 5 grams. I don’t see any fiber in this recipe. Can you please clarify?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Deepa, The almond flour and cocoa powder both contain fiber.
Lynn
I’m a big fan of cheesecake and this no bake version is as delicious as any baked version. I changed up the recipe just a little to suit my taste. I made the crust with added cinnamon and for the cheesecake filling I cut the recipe into a third and added espresso powder. Then I made individual cheesecakes in a muffin tin. Topped mine with a little grated chocolate.
Sherry odom
What can I use instead of the Besti Monk fruit erythritol.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sherry, You can use any keto-friendly sweetener blend. Just be sure to use the powdered and granular forms where they are called for.
Jo-Anne
Can I use only Monk fruit sugar or does it have to be a blend?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Jo-Anne, Pure monk fruit sweetener is highly concentrated, like stevia leaf powder. Most bags of monk fruit you can find in grocery stores are a blend of monk fruit and erythritol. If that is what you have, then it will work perfectly for this recipe. Make sure to use granular and powdered forms where they are called for.
Rose Stonehouse
SO DELICIOUS! You can not tell this is sugar free. It is so rich and has a wonderful texture. I will be making this again and again!
Gloria Inman
In the filling instructions, you say to mix the cream cheese, powdered sweetener and vanilla extract. Then you say to beat in the vanilla. ???????
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Gloria, Thank you for catching this. Combine all ingredients in that step at once and beat together. There’s no reason to hold the vanilla back until the end.
Sally
Thank you so much for not using anything coconut. Can’t wait to make this, as I love cheesecake.
Bgrits
I want to make this recipe tomorrow and am confused after reading most all of the comments. Your conversion table says to replace the 1-1/4 cup of Besti Monk Fruit Erythritol Blend with 2-3/4 cups + 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp of powdered Swerve. Can this possibly be correct? Thank you for your help.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Bgrits, Thank you for double-checking this! Please use the same amount of Swerve as listed in the recipe. I’m not sure why it gave you that result, but it was an error. I just checked the calculator now and it is giving the correct amount.
Bgrits
Thank you for your reply. I look forward to making your recipe.
Courtney
I only have Stevia. How much should I use to replace the monk fruit sweetener?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Courtney, It will depend on the brand of stevia you are using. Check out the brand’s website for a sweetener conversion chart.
Kathy
Very disappointed in this recipe! All it is is sweetened chocolate cream cheese, which doesn’t make it a cheesecake in my book. It’s nothing more than a glorified fat bomb, which is what I will turn it into so as not to waste 3 packages of cream cheese. Generally, I LOVE these recipes, but this one needs a lot more tweaking. Maybe add some eggs, sour cream, etc. and bake it?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Kathy, A no-bake cheesecake is a different variation of the traditional cheesecake made without eggs and refrigerated until set. Feel free to turn them into fat bombs if you prefer. They will be delicious.
Teresa
I used swerve and the aftertaste is overwhelming. I used the same amount as the recipe said.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Teresa, This recipe was made with my new Besti sweeteners which won’t leave an aftertaste. Hope you’ll give them a try – here is the powdered sweetener for the filling. If you prefer to avoid any erythritol altogether (which both Swerve and Besti have, though Besti is a different blend), you might want to try Besti powdered monk fruit allulose blend instead.
Karen Franco
loved it – freezes well for a short-ish period of time. I accidentally used 4 oz chocolate and it was still yummy
Jen B
This chocolate cheesecake is so delicious! My children who hate cheesecake are licking the beaters right now, and loving it! My littlest one just asked if this “frosting” actually the filling, can be his frosting on his birthday cake next month! Yum! And thank you! We will be eating this for my birthday tomorrow. It will rest in the fridge until then.
Rob
Hi,
If I use pure erythritol, what would the amounts be for this recipe?
I can’t wait to try this! 😀
Thanks.
Cheers!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Rob, Pure erythritol is about 70% as sweet as the blends are. Increase pure erythritol amount by 1/3 cup and you will get the same result as written in the recipe.
Judy
Hi Maya, my husband and I are loving your recipes! He has your granola every day!!
I need to make this recipe in someone else’s kitchen. I will have to use foil pans. I want to make 2 no bake pies. In my experience, a regular cheesecake makes too much filling and crust. Do you think I should make 1 1/2 times the recipe to make two pies n foil pans?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Judy, I think this would work, as foil pans hold less volume than the traditional springform pan that this recipe uses.
Kat
This is another amazing recipe!
I didn’t have the unsweetened baking chocolate to melt for the filling, so I just used ordinary cocoa powder and it worked perfectly too.
Leandra
This recipe is perfect! I only made a third of it because I couldn’t decide between the pumpkin cheesecake and the chocolate cheesecake so I made both. The recipe split into 1/3 pretty well. I used Lily ectra dark and rich chocolate bar and because it wasn’t very sweet I had to pretty much double 1/3 of the sugar content on the crust and in the cheesecake mixture. I use swerve in the mix but the Splenda Naturals in the crust blend and it was spectacular completely incredible. Of course I tasted the batter before I compiled it so I knew whether or not it needed more sugar which is why it ended up doubling the swerve. Absolutely love this recipe
Jody
This was *amazing*!! Both my husband and I devoured it. I was worried that I made the mixture wrong, as it seemed thick like icing, but seeing your photos, and how it was so yummy, I knew we had a winning dessert!
Joanne herrick
Can you freeze it?
Wholesome Yum A
Absolutely, Joanne!
Tara
This was fantastic! Crust held together perfectly. I admit that I added ~⅔ cup of natural peanut butter right before I poured the cheese cake onto the crust and it was pretty yummy! (My son is a chocolate-peanut butter fan!)
Luci Sosnowski
I made this for a brunch party and everyone loved it whether they were on keto or not. I only had granulated erythritol and no coffee grinder so I melted the erythritol into the chocolate as it melted. It was still slightly granular but no one complained. I used more vanilla than listed and put a layer of sliced almonds between the crust & filling. I also sprinkled the top with a bit of sea salt & more almonds, and served with unsweetened whipped cream on the side.
Melissa S
I made this but didn’t have high hopes after reading some of the comments. I am not great with recipes. But since I have found your site, I have made 5 plus of your recipes and they have all turned out! Thank you for good and simple recipes!! The cheesecake came out great! Thanks again!
Melissa S
I made this for first time. After reading some of the comments, I didn’t have high hopes. I usually haven’t had great success with recipes, even though I follow them exact. Then I found your website!! I have tried 5 plus of your recipes and every one of them have turned out!! Thank you for good and simple recipes!!! The cheesecake came out great and taste good! I did add a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon of vanilla for the filling bec I saw a comment that did and I like vanilla! Thanks again!!
Debbie Roberts
My daughter recently took on this challenge and my husband and I are going to her house to celebrate her birthday and she asked me to make this chocolate cheesecake to bring.
I was so frustrated with having to go to 2 stores to get all of the special ingredients but finished it this morning.
Although I have licked my fingers and it seems ok we will see how it turns out.
I would change 1 thing, I would put a WHOLE TABLESPOON of vanilla in it unsweetened chocolate needs it!
Debbie Roberts
Sugar Land, TX
Sonia
Thanks again for another delicious recipe! When I used Scharffenberger unsweetened chocolate, I had to triple the powdered monk fruit/Erythritol sweetener. Also, the recipe created a dense cheesecake that felt heavy in my stomach with every yummy bite. I could only eat one third of my slice. My husband ate his whole slice. Next time I may lighten the recipe with whipped cream.
Guy
I really like this recipe, but I have calculated the calories and amount of fat multiple times, and the listed calories and fat are not accurate. The actual fat per serving is almost twice as much as are the calories. When you consider that each serving has 2oz of cream cheese (200 calories, 18g of fat) and about 16g of almond flour (80-90 calories give of take), that tells you that the minimum number of calories per serving is about 280-290. And that doesn’t factor in the calories in the butter, cocoa, and unsweetened chocolate. In the end, I halve the amount of chocolate and cream cheese per serving and it came out at about 315 calories per serving. This information really should be updated to be accurate, because some people do watch their fat when doing keto/low-carb do lose weight.
Wholesome Yum L
Hi Guy, we use the USDA Food Database which is the most reliable source to use. Many online calculators will round up values when the database we use is more precise.
Guy
I understand that nutrition info isn’t always going to be completely accurate and that different brands have some variation. However, this isn’t a slight different. It is impossible to make the recipe as it is with 238 calories and 23g of fat per serving, regardless of the brand of almond flour, chocolate or cream cheese. I would advise people to calculate it, because it’s about twice as high per serving. I still like the recipe but I’ve made adjustments to the amount of cream cheese and chocolate to lower the calories and fat.
Jenny
Hi! With powdered Lakanto being 2:1 ratio to regular powdered sugar, would it take 2 1/2 cups Swerve powdered, since most sweeteners are 1:1 with sugar? Thanks.
Wholesome Yum
Hi Jenny, check my sweetener conversion calculator to tally those substitutions.
Guyo
Fantastic recipe! I followed it exactly and it doesn’t even taste like a “healthy” sugar-free dessert. Amazing. I added a teaspoon of grated coconut to the filling and sprinkled some powdered cinnamon into the base. Sprinkled grated coconut on top and raspberries for decoration.
Jenny
Since I don’t have a springform pan, I made this in a muffin pan with paper muffin cup liners and it worked out really well. Half the recipe made 9 muffin cups. They came out of the paper liners with no sticking after they were chilled. These were very tasty and I will definitely make them again.
Theresa
OH.MY.GOSH. Wow this is fantastic. I made it today for my hubby on Father’s Day and this is seriously delish 😉
Jill
I just made this cheesecake. I started with a half recipe. It’s very easy.
I began with half the sweetener and added more as I felt it needed.
I am not yet sure what I think yet as I’m not used to these recipes and tastes yet, but it seemed a bit bitter.
Not chocolate bitter, sweetener bitter.
I’ll know more after it’s set for a while and the flavors meld.
It’s nice to have something when you just need a spoonful of a treat.
Thank you for this recipe.
James
I have swerve confectioners instead of the lakanto confectioners and your calculator is suggesting to use almost double the amount from 1.25 to 2.25 cups, should I make any other adjustments to accommodate the extra volume of the sweetener?
Wholesome Yum
Hi James, in this case, I’d recommend a 1:1 swap on those sweeteners instead. You shouldn’t notice too much of a taste difference.
Asha
This was surprisingly close to the real thing. One of the few keto desserts I’ve really enjoyed. I used swerve instead and added in 1 strawberry chopped into little pieces. It added a natural sweetness that was awesome!
Freda Da costa
Can I use Nutella instead of chocolate?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Freda, you could do that but it will raise the net carbs significantly. If you do, you’ll want to use much less powdered sweetener.
Jean
My daughter made this chocolate cheesecake for me. The only problem she encountered was having to use a different sweetener but it still turned out great! I LOVE this cheesecake and it is hard to believe that is only 5 net grams of carbs! It is a dessert like this that helps me to stay on my keto eating plan!! I highly recommend this recipe! Thank you, Maya!!
Molly
Another great recipe! I cut the recipe in thirds and made individual choc cheesecake cups. Just put them in the fridge, but the filling is so creamy and full of chocolate flavor. I did use unsweetened cocoa powder for the filling. I microwaved the cream cheese until I could stir it (but not to the point of it being bubbly). I then added in 1 tbsp of cocoa (I actually sifted it in so that there were no lumps)… added the sweetener, AND I also added 1 tbsp of sour cream.. stirred and YUM! I used unsweetened cocoa because I have tons of it (amateur cake baker). The filling alone is a great dessert and will definitely keep on hand for when I just need a scoop or two to satisfy my choc cravings!
Cynthia
Made this tonight. So yummy. Can’t believe it’s legal. I only had lily chips so I melted them with some mct oil and it came out perfect!
Ginnie
I’m excited to make this, but I am the only one who will be eating it. Do you think I could make it in jars? I have made other cheesecakes in jars.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ginnie, Sure, you can put it into jars if you’d like.
Emma Humphrey
This is a great recipe! I was looking for a no-bake option to impress on Mother’s Day. On top, I added strawberries dipped in Lily’s chocolate and a little bit of chocolate dripped over the sides of the cheesecake as well to decorate. This was a hit and I’m making it again for a family dinner tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Kaitlin
I just made this last night and I am in love! I made a few small adjustments, like I used 1/4 c of heavy whipping cream per every 8 oz of cream cheese, I used less chocolate in the filling and I also used pyure sweetener in the filling and crust. It wasn’t grainy whatsoever. My 7 year old daughter LOVED it too. I’m definitely making this again!
Dana
I made this exactly as written, using Ghirardeli 100% cocoa baking chocolate, Philadelphia cream cheese, the Lakanto monk fruit sweeteners, and cacao powder and almond flour which I have used in other recipes previously. The cheesecake was creamy and tasted very good, the crust was also very tasty. However, both my husband and I found that as we ate a spicy taste/sensation developed. It tasted like one of those chocolate recipes that have a pinch of cayenne added in. This is my first time using monk fruit sweeteners, but I couldn’t find any info about them imparting a spicy quality. Can anyone advise me on why this happened?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Dana, sometimes sweeteners like erythritol or xylitol can create a different taste sensation that other sweeteners. Some describe it as cooling, others describe it as burning. Feel free to experiment with different sweeteners (and check my sweetener conversion calculator to find one that works the best for you!
Ashley
Instead of powdered monk fruit could I use Swerve icing sugar since it’s also powdered?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Ashley, I don’t think that would work since it requires over 1 cup more sweetener to achieve the same sweetness. Your cheesecake might be too dense with that substitution.
Kat
Is it ok to use just erythritol instead of the monk fruit and erythritol blend? If so, will it have the same measurements?
Wholesome Yum
You can do that here, Kat. Use my sweetener conversion calculator to get an exact measurement.
Laurie
My honey has just started the keto diet. Normally asks for junk food during TV time every night. This is the alternative. Only 5 net carbs! Yay
Nancy
I can’t use sweeteners with the “ol”s in it. Can you use Splenda or stevia as a replacement and if so, in what form?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Nancy, stevia alone will not work and I haven’t tested it with Splenda. You might have better luck with allulose, which is actually a form of sugar that we cannot digest, but I’m not sure of the exact amount. No matter which sweetener you use, it will also need to be powdered for the filling.
Kara
This is delicious! I was itching for a cheat day and this scratched that itch. This was extremely rich. I served it with some warmed (previously frozen) raspberries.
Two changes to report: I ran out of bittersweet chocolate so the last 2 oz were special dark chocolate (97%). I accidentally used the same granular monkfruit eryth blend in the filling so it’s got a bit of graininess, but the flavours are spot on. I’m hoping it may soften more in the fridge overnight, but let’s be honest, I’m eating all of it anyways! Too good not to!
Giselle Cox
Tastes great. But, I added the calories and carbs of my ingredients as i made it. The carbs per serving came out the same, but the calories in mine are twice as high. I can’t figure out why that would be the case. I even used lower fat cream cheese.
theresa
easy to make and loved this treat
Brooke
Lower fat cream cheese has higher carbs due to added sugars &/or thickeners (usually guar gum). I went through this whole ordeal with cream cheese, when started making Maya’s original cheesecake back in the fall. I hunted high & low! I went from Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, local health food (Mother’s) , traditional grocery stores, Walmart, Costco (they didn’t even offer option!) online, etc. (Walmart carried almost an excessive amount of options, including organic.)
I prefer to use w/grass fed dairy (just stop- a cream cheese option labeled such w/o carbs doesn’t exist). So, organic. Oddly, every brand I could locate online/in person had a higher carb count @1 to 2 carbs per 30g/2tbsp serving. (Why does cream cheese have any darn carbs anyhow right?)
Nevertheless, try as I might, the lowest in carbs @ 0 (less than 1 carb) per srvg, was good ol’ Philadelphia cream cheese, offered nearly everywhere. (Is it even RSBT free? Idk) Nufchetel cheese, whatever the brand, nearly identical to cream cheese, has less calories & surprise!: less carbs than all other cream cheeses @ approx. 1carb /srvg. I used that several times since I could locate it in organic option & cake was just as delightful.
So, if you must have organic (they were mostly 2-3 carbs per serving, Organic Valley was 2 carbs) just be mindful of carbs (& cost!), otherwise, pickup Philadelphia @ Walmart. They sell the big quantity @ lowest price… so you’re not spending $4/per 8 oz. pckg. (Which I did. Several times. )
Meghan
Could this be made in a mini cupcake pan without liners? What would be best way to prep the pan?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Meghan, I haven’t tried that so am not sure. They might be difficult to remove without springform sides or liners, but you could try greasing well and see how it goes.
Kelly
Is the sweetener in the crust also powdered or no?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kelly, No, it’s granulated in the crust.
R
I love the cheese cake. I just wish I had read the note about not using granulated sweetener. I have powdered in my cupboard. It’s very crunchy, the rest of the family won’t eat it but that just means there’s more for me. I cook every day and get my recipes off the internet so I skip to the recipe box. It would be nice if the recipe box said powdered sugar. In any case, I will make it again! Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I’m glad you still liked the taste despite the sweetener mixup. The recipe card does say specifically powdered sweetener for the filling.
Katie
I made this afternoon. At first it was going well. I was impressed at how easy the crust formed. I’ve had trouble with almond flour before when making crust. When it came to the filling, it was so hard it just clung to the mixing beater. To smooth it out a bit I added some heavy whooping cream. That seemed to do the trick. Now I’m just waiting for it to chill and I will serve it to my family tonight.
Belinda
Love this recipe! Used the Sola brand granular sugar and used a coffee bean grinder to turn the granular into powder form. Got loads of compliments!
Kat
Can I use Lily’s stevia sweetened Chocolate instead of Unsweetened? And cut back on the erythritol? Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kat, Yes, you probably could, but I haven’t tested it to suggest amounts. It would be way less chocolate-y, though, because Lily’s is much less intense than unsweetened baking chocolate.
Joanne
Monk fruit powered sugar is awesome, very sweet! It’s definitely good, but remembers what erythritol does to you! I’ll be freezing some slices for future desserts! Wayyyy yummmyyyy
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Joanne, I’m glad you like the cheesecake. Powdered monk fruit blend contains erythritol. Erythritol works differently than most other alternative sweeteners and very rarely causes stomach upset. That being said, I absolutely agree that sweets – even sugar-free sweets – are best in moderation.
Annabelle Rempel
Can I use erythritol that is not a powdered version? Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Annabelle, No, it will be grainy. If you only have granulated, you can try powdering it in a food processor, but often it won’t get as fine as a commercial powdered one.
Jan
There is a cocoa powder conversion online. You have to add butter too when substituting.
Donna L
I use a coffee grinder to make powdered sugar. It works great!
Hayley
I’m not sure what I’ve done wrong. My filling is hard and crumbly! So hard to pack down into the pan. Not sure how this one is gonna set and turn out :/
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Hayley, I haven’t had that happen before. Did you use all the same ingredients and amounts? Was your cream cheese softened at room temperature? Did the chocolate overheat and seize? These are the possibly issues I can think of.
Jenifer Trzepacz
Omg! I made this cheesecake. It was soooo good. It was very rich which is good because I can’t eat too much at once. Since I’ve started this low carb diet I have only made your recipes and have yet to make one that isn’t delicious! Thank you for making this diet so easy with your wonderful recipes!
Rebecca M
My filling didn’t come out very creamy, a bit crumbly but still tastes great. I uses stevia/erythritol blend over the monfruit. Did I not blend enough or was it the sweetener? Any ideas for next time to correct this?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Rebecca, Sorry to hear that – I’m glad it still tastes great though. Most stevia/erythritol blends are not powdered, so that was probably the issue. You’d need to powder the sweetener.
Bruce
We loved the flavor of this, but even using the powdered sweetener it was VERY grainy. Kinda crunchy overall. So if we can figure that out, we’d make this all the time as it was incredibly good, just had a bad mouth feel.
Kristen Wood
This is so ridiculously delicious. I can’t wait to make it again!!
Paul
This looks amazing! Definitely going to try making it soon. I was just wonder what the conversion would be if I used swerve instead of the monk fruit sweetener?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Paul, In this case it would be the same amount.
Diane
This looks great!! I’m dying to make something chocolatey but only have cocoa powder that I’m thinking about trying to use. Do you have any substitution advice? Thanks for all your amazing recipes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Diane, You could try it, but there is more risk that the filling won’t be smooth in texture.
Estelle
Haven’t made this yet. Can’t figure out the substitute for Monk fruit Erythritol blend. And I guess to be sure can I use Swerve powdered sweetener in place of monk fruit for filling?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Estelle, Yes, you can use that instead. Check the low carb sweetener conversion calculator here.
Donna
Let me say that I love so many of your recipes! But I know not all recipes are for everyone. I was so excited about trying this….I’m a baker/dessert maker, have been for almost 40 years, but this recipe wasn’t good at all. I SO wanted to love it, because I just LOVE chocolate anything. 2 full size unsweetened bars seemed like a bit much, but I did it anyway. Each bar is 4 oz, so that meant melting 2 full size bars to do 8 oz. I couldn’t handle it. No one in our family could eat but 1 or 2 bites. It sat in the fridge for days, then my husband had to throw the entire thing out. I hated wasting all of those ingredients. I’ll just stick to a basic baked cheesecake, which we love and drizzle Lily’s chocolate over it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Donna, Sorry to hear that it wasn’t for you. It’s not quite clear from your description if something went wrong or if it’s just not a recipe you like. Did you use the same type of sweetener and same amount? Was it overly chocolate-y for you? I didn’t find it to be too much chocolate but everyone is different. Hope you like the classic keto cheesecake better.
Donna Herring
Yeah, I followed the recipe exactly…I always do the first time around to anyone’s recipe, then change it if necessary. I’m a little baffled about where the issue is with us all. Perhaps we just liked the baked kind. It did seem overly chocolately to us, but that seems crazy for me to say because even my youngest kiddo, who loves chocolate everything, just couldn’t eat it either. I can’t pinpoint it since it’s been a bit since we made it now..so trying to remember what it was.
Donna Herring
Okay, I think I’ve found the issue with our family. It’s not you, it’s US! Recently I made a buttercream chocolate frosting from someone else’s site. It had some cream cheese in it too. None of our family liked it. It reminded me of this cheesecake. So apparently the problem is we don’t like the chocolate cream cheese combination. Isn’t that weird? Every one of us taste sour chocolate. That is the issue. So I gave the frosting away to a friend and she loves it. I’m sure she’d love this cheesecake too. Now I know. So anyone reading these comments, if you’ve had the cream cheese/chocolate mixture combo before and love it, you’ll love her cheesecake too!
Shirley Malar
Taste is a genetic thing. Makes sense that the whole family thinks the taste is weird.
Donna G Herring
Yeah I’m sure it is. I have a friend of mine, who I was telling about this recipe I made. I didn’t know she had already made a chocolate cheesecake recipe too. She said the same thing I said. She couldn’t eat it either due to a sour chocolate taste.
I would like to try a cooked chocolate cheesecake and see if that’s different. I make New York cheesecake all the time, so I’m curious if that would be different for us.
Clyde
Hi Maya, thank you for all these great recipes! I will be making this one for my wife but have one question first. The recipe calls for a blend of Monk fruit and erythritol, what ratio would you suggest?
Rabia
Can I use hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder instead of organic one?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Rabia, Yes, you can. It doesn’t have to be organic.
Sarah
This cheesecake looks heavenly!! Perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Clyde Tarr
Hello Maya and thank you for all your great recipes! I am about to make this cheesecake for my wife and the only question I have is about the crust which calls for a Monk fruit erythritol blend. Could you explain what the ratios are? Thanks so much!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Clyde, The recipe uses a pre-made blend (single product) that is a 1:1 replacement for sugar. You can click the ingredient link to see the one I use.
Brittany
I’m really wanting to make this but the only sweeteners that I have are Liquid Stevia and Stevia in the Raw. Could you offer any insight on using either of those in this recipe?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Brittany, I haven’t tried either of these for this recipe, but you can check the sweetener conversion calculator for the equivalent amount.
Anne Lawton
This cheesecake looks so good and I love that it’s no bake
Lynda
I made the filling recipe to make cheesecake truffles and it turned out great! I used Swerve confectioners since I didn’t have powdered monkfruit. I was a bit confused as to whether to use the same quantity of swerve since the conversion calculator said 1 would need 1 3/4 cup swerve. From what I could figure out, powdered monkfruit is 2:1, but the regular monkfruit is 1:1. Is that correct? I started with one cup Swerve and it was sweet enough for my taste so I didn’t add any more and risk an aftertaste. Curious to know whether in this recipe you would recommend 1 3/4 cup swerve confectioners and if it would have changed the consistency/taste . I have only been doing low carb for about 6 months and haven’t tried monkfruit yet. So far I have only tried Swerve and stevia and do find both have a bit of an aftertaste. I will have to give monkfruit a try next.
I put the filling in fridge to chill for a few hours, then rolled into balls, and rolled into unsweetened cocoa. Then I melted some Lilys chocolate chips with a little butter, and drizzled on top. Finally I topped each truffle with a raspberry (dipped in the melted chocolate so it would stay in place). They look very festive. I am taking some to a family Christmas dinnner tonight 🙂 Thanks so much for the recipe. Merry Christmas!
Wholesome Yum L
Hi Lynda! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. It is easiest to use a monk fruit blend that contains another sweetener, like erythritol. You can use this blend to replace sugar 1:1 in recipes. Have you seen my Keto Low Carb Sweeteners Conversion Chart, Calculator, & Guide page?
Kathryn
Love cheesecake and this looks absolutely delicious! And, that video! Yum!
Lindsey Dietz
OMG, so RICH and decadent! Looooove!
Victoria Wojciechowski
Love, love love this recipe! Super easy and tastes amazing. Wow! I topped it with melted 85% chocolate and butter drizzle to make it look pretty and and a touch of dark chocolate flavor. Everyone LOVED it! Thank you, V
Cheri
Can’t wait to make this chocolate no-bake cheesecake! I was wondering if I could substitute 8 oz. of sugar free chocolate chips for the baking chocolate? Would that effect the sweetness?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cheri, That would make it way too sweet, and probably not chocolate-y enough. Baking chocolate is much more rich than sugar-free chocolate chips. There might be a way to do it but would require playing with ratios of other ingredients.
Tiffany Swedeen
I did this actually- I used Lily’s dark chocolate chips melted and mixed with cream cheese instead of the baking chocolate and sweetener powder. It was a huge hit!
What I would change in the future is to find the monk fruit blend for the crust. I used 1:1 ratio baking stevia and it definitely has the chemical flavor. I topped it with fresh raspberries and homemade coconut whipped cream and the flavor combination was amazing. Although the fruit probably makes it less keto-friendly.
Thanks!
Gloria
My cheesecake filling does not look like yours. It’s only about a half inch thick and I am pretty sure my pan is only 9 inches. What did I do wrong!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Gloria, If it’s only half an inch thick, your pan is definitely bigger or some amount of the ingredients was smaller. Even a pan that’s an inch bigger in diameter will make a big difference. I’m guessing the pan is the most likely difference – did you measure to double check?
Victoria Wojciechowski
Amazing recipe! My first cheesecake and it was super easy, very rich and creamy. Took it to a dinner party and everyone raved! I’ll make this again. Drizzled a little melted 85% dark chocolate over the top to finish off the look. ❤️ Thanks for the fantastic resource! V
Marsha
This chocolate cheesecake looks absolutely divine! I love that it’s no-bake, too!
Joni Gomes
No bake cheesecake? I am here for that! So indulgent and yum!
Tayler Ross
I love a good no bake dessert, and this cheesecake looks amazing!
Megan Stevens
I’m pretty sure this is everyone’s love language lol, SOOO yummy! Pinning to make! 🙂
Raia Todd
Oh man, sometimes being lactose intolerant is pure torture! This sounds amazing!
Deanna Herrmann
How would you make this if you want to bake it? I’ve been anxiously waiting for your chocolate cheesecake recipe but unfortunately I prefer baking and not chilling. I’m still grateful for this recipe!! Just wondering what I could alter so I can bake it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Deanna, Sorry, I haven’t tested this one as a baked recipe. The recipe would require modifications because baked cheesecakes contain eggs.
Logan Broadbent
Hey Maya,
I’m trying to make the “KETO LOW CARB NO BAKE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE” for my sister and her family this evening. Unfortunately, I mixed the crust ingredients and it’s still way too dry and powdery! Can you check the ratios of flour (1-3/4 cup), cocoa(3tbsp), etc. and confirm these are correct? Let me know if I did something wrong 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Logan, Sorry you had issues with the crust. The amounts on the recipe card are correct. It’s hard to say what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you, but I’m happy to help. Did you watch the video – at what point did yours start to look different? Did you use finely ground, blanched almond flour? Did you press the melted butter into the dry ingredients to help them mix together? If you prefer, you can use a hand mixer to help the crust ingredients mix better. The end result should be crumbly, but not powdery.
Dini
This sounds really easy and looks so decadent. Thank you so much for all the tips!
Vivian
I made the meatloaf my family and i loved it.
Taylor W.
This looks DIVINE! Love that it’s low carb, too! YUM!