This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Cheesecake recipes are by far the most popular keto dessert on Wholesome Yum! From classic low carb cheesecake to no bake cheesecake and cheesecake fat bombs, there are plenty of low carb ways to enjoy it without sacrificing macros. It’s time to tackle another classic flavor for this dessert and make it low carb: A sugar-free keto strawberry cheesecake recipe!
Ingredients You’ll Need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for strawberry keto cheesecake, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. (Use code WHOLESOMEYUM for 10% off, just for Wholesome Yum readers!)
For the crust:
Wholesome Yum Almond Flour – The fine grind gives it the texture of wheat flour, and creates a perfect buttery flavor akin to a shortbread crust.Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Adds just-like-sugar sweetness to the crust with 0 net carbs. Other granulated keto sweeteners may work, but the taste and texture is better with Besti.Butter – I use grass-fed butter, but you can use any unsalted variety. Coconut oil (measured solid, then melted) should also work.Vanilla Extract – Adds aroma and deeper flavor to the crust.
For the filling:
Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Unlike most powdered keto sweeteners, this one blends and dissolves seamlessly into cheesecake batter — and measures just like powdered sugar! It also will not re-crystallize, so your keto cheesecake will stay silky smooth even if you make it ahead.Cream Cheese – For the most keto-friendly cheesecake, use a full-fat cream cheese. However, lower fat varieties will work too. Make sure it is softened to room temperature.Eggs – Help the cheesecake bind and set. Use whole, large ones.Lemon Juice – Adds brightness to the dense flavor of cream cheese (and it’s not enough to make it a lemon cheesecake). Fresh juice tastes the best, but bottled lemon juice also works.Vanilla Extract – A classic addition to this easy keto strawberry cheesecake filling.
For the strawberry topping:
Fresh Strawberries – A must for a low carb strawberry topping for cheesecake! Some will be chopped, while others will be halved for the sauce. Frozen strawberries are okay to use, but the texture is better with fresh. Other berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries, may also work, but I have not tested what amounts you’d need. (I do have a keto blueberry cheesecake if you prefer that.)ChocZero Strawberry Jam Preserves – Maximizes the strawberry flavor in this dessert, without adding tons of extra carbs! Plus, it’s only sweetened with monk fruit.Lemon Juice – Keeps the flavor bright and balances the sweetness.
How To Make Keto Strawberry Cheesecake
This section shows how to make sugar-free strawberry cheesecake with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below. Make the coconut crust from my keto cheesecake cupcakes instead and use it for the crust in this sugar-free strawberry cheesecake recipe. (Coconut flour is considered nut-free, as coconuts are not actually nuts.) My recipe does not have any, but you can add 1/4 cup sour cream to the filling if you like.
Make crust. Stir almond flour, butter, Besti, and vanilla in a bowl until well combined. Press the dough into the bottom of a springform pan lined with parchment paper. Bake until barely golden. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
Make filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and Besti at low to medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then beat in lemon juice and vanilla.
Bake. Add the filling mixture to the pan and smooth the top. Bake until center is nearly set, but still jiggly.
Make sauce. While the cheesecake cools, combine chopped strawberries, ChocZero Strawberry Jam, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer while gently mashing the berries until they start to break down and thicken the sauce.Add halved strawberries. Add halved berries to the sauce and heat for a few minutes, until berries are slightly soft. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Top and serve. Carefully run a knife along the edges of the cheesecake and remove the sides of the pan. Spoon the majority of the sauce over the top of the sugar-free strawberry cheesecake and arrange the halved strawberries on top. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving. (You can also serve with some sugar-free whipped cream if you like.)
How Many Carbs In Keto Strawberry Cheesecake?
My classic keto cheesecake recipe has 5 grams net carbs, but this one has 10.2 grams per slice, due to the strawberry topping. The extra carbs come from fresh berries and just a tiny bit (less than 1 gram per serving) comes from the jam. It’s still a huge improvement from a regular strawberry cheesecake, which typically has more than 50 net carbs per serving. High speed will introduce too many air bubbles. Do not wait for the filling to fully set in the oven, or it will be dry and may crack. Instead, take it out while it’s jiggly, like jello, and it will set later during cooling and chilling. However, a slice is also very rich and filling, so you may choose to cut the cheesecake into 16 slices instead of 12, to reduce the net carbs to 7.6 grams per serving.
Storage Instructions
Store sugar-free strawberry cheesecake covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. It tastes best after the first day or two, though.
Can Strawberry Cheesecake Be Frozen?
Yes, you can freeze strawberry cheesecake! If possible, freeze the cake base separately from the fruit topping. Allow cheesecake to cool completely, wrap tightly (and transfer topping to an airtight container), and store both in the freezer for 1-2 months. Thaw both components in the refrigerator before serving.
More Keto Cheesecake Recipes
Cheesecakes are some of my most popular keto recipes, so if you enjoy them, try these other versions: Share your recipe picture by tagging @wholesomeyum and hashtag it #wholesomeyum on Instagram, or in our Facebook support group, too – I’d love to see it!
