Name: Keto Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Keto
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup almond flour; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/4 cup Swerve Sweetener; Pinch salt; 1/4 cup butter (melted); 7 or 8 smallish strawberries (thinly sliced); 2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries; 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp water (divided); 1 tbsp grassfed gelatin; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 16 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped); 2 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener; 1 tbsp allulose (or BochaSweet); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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why make this recipe

This Keto Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake gives you a rich, creamy dessert with low carbs. It mixes chocolate and fresh strawberries for a sweet, fresh taste. It keeps you on keto but still feels like a treat.

introduction

This cake is no-bake and easy to make. You press a cocoa almond crust, make a strawberry cheesecake layer, and top with chocolate ganache and sliced strawberries. If you want a similar strawberry cheesecake idea for small cups, try this strawberry white chocolate cheesecake cups for a different serving style.

how to make Keto Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Follow the steps below. Work in a few simple stages: make the crust, make the strawberry filling, set the cheesecake, then add ganache and slices.

Make the crust and press it into a springform pan.
Bloom the gelatin and blend with chopped strawberries to make a set jam layer.
Whip the cream and mix with cream cheese and sweetener for the cheesecake layer.
Pour strawberry layer over crust, then top with cheesecake filling.
Chill until set, then warm ganache and pour on top. Decorate with thin strawberry slices.

If you like chocolate-strawberry desserts, you can also try a different bake like these chocolate covered strawberry brownies for another idea.

Ingredients :

1 1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup Swerve Sweetener
Pinch salt
1/4 cup butter (melted)
7 or 8 smallish strawberries (thinly sliced)
2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp water (divided)
1 tbsp grassfed gelatin
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
2 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener
1 tbsp allulose (or BochaSweet)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions : Crust

Preheat oven to 325°F (optional) or chill if you prefer no-bake. Mix almond flour, cocoa powder, 1/4 cup Swerve, and a pinch of salt.
Stir in melted butter until the mix holds when pressed.
Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in fridge until firm (or bake 8–10 minutes and then cool).

Directions : Strawberry Cheesecake Filling

Place 2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook on medium until soft, about 6–8 minutes.
Sprinkle 1 tbsp gelatin over 2 tbsp water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
Remove strawberries from heat, mash lightly, then stir in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
Whip 3/4 cup heavy cream to soft peaks. Set aside.
Beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered Swerve and 1/3 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture for a light texture.
Spread a layer of the cooled strawberry mixture over the crust. Chill 10–15 minutes until slightly set.
Spread the cream cheese filling over the strawberry layer. Chill at least 3–4 hours or overnight until firm. Place thin sliced strawberries on top before adding ganache if you like.

Directions : Chocolate Ganache

Warm 1 1/2 oz chopped unsweetened chocolate with 2 tbsp powdered Swerve and 1 tbsp allulose and 1/3 cup heavy cream (or the listed amount) over low heat. Stir until smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla. Let cool a bit so it thickens but still pours.
Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake. Smooth the top and chill 15–30 minutes to set ganache. Decorate with the thin strawberry slices.

how to serve Keto Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Slice the cheesecake with a hot, dry knife for clean cuts. Serve cold. Each slice looks great with an extra strawberry on top.

how to store Keto Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Cover the cheesecake and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze slices in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

tips to make Keto Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Soften cream cheese to room temperature for a smooth filling.
Bloom the gelatin exactly as written so the strawberry layer sets.
Warm the knife under hot water and dry between cuts for neat slices.
Taste the filling and adjust sweetener to your preference.
Chill enough time; no-bake cheesecakes need several hours to firm.

variation (if any)

Make a fully chocolate cheesecake by folding melted unsweetened chocolate into the cream cheese layer.
Use raspberry instead of strawberry for a tart change.
Swap Swerve for monk fruit if you prefer a different keto sweetener.

FAQs

Q: Can I make this without gelatin?
A: Gelatin helps the strawberry layer set. You can skip it, but the strawberry layer will be softer and may not hold well.

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A: Yes. Thaw and drain excess liquid before cooking to avoid a runny layer.

Q: Is this recipe dairy-free?
A: No. It uses cream cheese and heavy cream. For dairy-free, use suitable non-dairy cream cheese and cream, but texture may change.

Q: Can I make this nut-free?
A: The crust uses almond flour. You can try ground sunflower seeds as a nut-free alternative.

Q: How many servings does it make?
A: A 9-inch cheesecake makes about 8 slices.

Conclusion

For another low-carb take on chocolate-covered strawberry cheesecake, see this detailed recipe on All Day I Dream About Food: Keto Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake – All Day I Dream About Food. If you want a bite-sized strawberry cheesecake treat, try the dessert idea from Inspector Gorgeous here: Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles! – Inspector Gorgeous.