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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. Learn more about how different sugar substitutes work here and use 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
Low Carb No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Tools To Make Keto Chocolate Cheesecake
Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.
- Glass bowls – They come in convenient sizes for a great price and are so easy to clean!
- Springform pan – Highly recommend one of these. It makes it so much easier to remove the no bake chocolate cheesecake from the pan.
- Double boiler – Use this to melt the chocolate if you don’t want to use the microwave.
- Hand mixer – A must for making low carb chocolate cheesecake filling! This one is powerful with lots of different settings.
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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Ingredients
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Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake Crust:
Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:
Instructions
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Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake Crust:
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In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, cocoa powder, and erythritol.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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When the chocolate has cooled to warm but no longer hot, beat into the cream at medium-low speed.
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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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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/12 of entire cheesecake
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238 Comments
rachel best
0This 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
0I’ve never melted chocolate before. How long should I set it aside for it to cool? Thanks.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi 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
0Hi-
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
0Hi 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
0Absolutely delicious! Even my husband loves it, and requests it! Thank you!!!
Paul Wood
0Hi 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
0Hi 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
0It was the chocolate no bake cheesecake, no cooking.
Kind Regards
Paul
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi 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
0So 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
0I 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
0Hi 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
0What 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
0Maya, Thank you for the prompt reply. I’m looking forward to making this for Memorial Day.
Kristi
0I 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
0Amazing!!! 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
0I 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
0I 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
0Hi Deepa, The almond flour and cocoa powder both contain fiber.
Lynn
0I’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
0What can I use instead of the Besti Monk fruit erythritol.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi 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
0Can I use only Monk fruit sugar or does it have to be a blend?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi 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
0SO 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!
Leslie
0Thank you for the great recipe. Mine came out really thick. Any suggestions on a way to thin it out some.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Leslie, Next time you make it, you may want to add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream, that will give it a softer texture and not chill as hard.
Gloria Inman
0In 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
0Hi 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
0Thank you so much for not using anything coconut. Can’t wait to make this, as I love cheesecake.
Bgrits
0I 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
0Hi 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
0Thank you for your reply. I look forward to making your recipe.
Courtney
0I only have Stevia. How much should I use to replace the monk fruit sweetener?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Courtney, It will depend on the brand of stevia you are using. Check out the brand’s website for a sweetener conversion chart.
Kathy
0Very 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
0Hi 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
0I used swerve and the aftertaste is overwhelming. I used the same amount as the recipe said.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Teresa, This recipe was made with my new Besti sweeteners which won’t leave an aftertaste. Hope you’ll give them a try instead.
Karen Franco
0loved it – freezes well for a short-ish period of time. I accidentally used 4 oz chocolate and it was still yummy
Dimos
0Hi. First of all, I have to say that this is an amazing cheesecake.
One question though, I see that with the US customary you use 1 1/4 cup sweetener but taping on Metric it becomes 2.5 grams which doesn’t seem right. Can you confirm the correct amount?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Dimos, The correct amount is 180g of sweetener. The recipe card has been updated.
Jen B
0This chocolate cheesecake is so delicious! My children 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
0Hi,
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
0Hi 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
0Hi 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
0Hi Judy, I think this would work, as foil pans hold less volume than the traditional springform pan that this recipe uses.
Arena
0Can this be made without the crust?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Arena, Absolutely! line the bottom of the pan with parchment so it’s easy to remove slices. Enjoy!
Kat
0This 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
0This 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
0This 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!
Lynn
0I don’t usually post negative comments because I realize everyone has different pallets, but one must really have to love the taste of bitter chocolate to like this recipe. Yikes! I made it according to the recipe and I’m sorry to say that I just couldn’t eat it. 8 oz of unsweetened baking chocolate to 24 oz of cream cheese made the cake, when chilled, so dense that it was difficult to cut. I don’t mean to be negative, it didn’t enjoy this recipe as others have.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Lynn, I’m sorry this recipe didn’t turn out as expected. Perhaps you would prefer the more traditional Low Carb Cheesecake. You do have to bake it, but it is worth the extra time!
Joanne herrick
0Can you freeze it?
Wholesome Yum A
0Absolutely, Joanne!
Tara
0This was fantastic! Crust held together perfectly. I admit that I added ~â…” 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
0I 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
0I 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
0I 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
0My 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
0Thanks 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
0I 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
0Hi 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
0I 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
0Hi! 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
0Hi Jenny, check my sweetener conversion calculator to tally those substitutions.
Guyo
0Fantastic 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
0Since 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
0OH.MY.GOSH. Wow this is fantastic. I made it today for my hubby on Father’s Day and this is seriously delish 😉
Jill
0I 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
0I 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
0Hi 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
0This 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
0Can I use Nutella instead of chocolate?
Wholesome Yum
0Hi 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
0My 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
0Another 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
0Made 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
0I’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
0Hi Ginnie, Sure, you can put it into jars if you’d like.