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    Home » Keto Cakes » New York Keto Cheesecake

    Published: Jul 5, 2021 · Modified: Aug 17, 2021 by Carolyn

    New York Keto Cheesecake

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    This is the best keto cheesecake! So rich and creamy, it will make you swoon at the first bite. Even those not on a keto diet declare it to be absolutely delicious.  

    Titled image of the best keto cheesecake on a white plate over a red napkin with a cup of coffee in the background.

    Let’s just get this straight right now. Keto cheesecake is possibly as close to heaven as you will get on this earth. Or at least as close to heaven as you will get on your ketogenic diet.

    I really do have a passion for making cheesecake and I am ever so grateful that it is easy to make keto friendly. When I first embarked on a low carb diet, cheesecake was among the first keto dessert recipes I ever tried to make and it was as good as any conventional version out there.

    So you might say that it’s one of the things that keeps me happily sticking to keto. As long as I know that there is keto cheesecake in the world, I can handle anything.

    And for all the haters who say this lifestyle isn’t sustainable, I respond with this dreamy, creamy New York Style keto cheesecake. You just can’t argue with that!

    Crustless keto cheesecake on white cake stand, with a single strawberry on top.

    New York style keto cheesecake

    You may well be wondering what New York cheesecake is and how it differs from standard cheesecake.

    I’ve got one word for you: texture. New York cheesecake is more dense and creamy than the regular kind. It’s so smooth and rich, it’s like velvet on your tongue. And it has a very simple flavor profile, with nothing fancy added.

    It often includes sour cream or heavy cream, and sometimes even a little butter, to give it that unique velvety texture.

    New York cheesecake is so rich and delicious, it doesn’t even need a crust! I skipped it for this keto version, making it simpler and even lower in carbs!

    A slice of crustless keto cheesecake on a white plate with raspberry sauce being spooned over it.

    How to make keto cheesecake

    There are so many delicious and wonderful cheesecake recipes out there in the world, and so many different flavors to choose from. But the New York-style is an absolute classic and a must-make keto cheesecake recipe.

    Here are my best tips for getting it right:

    1. This is a crustless keto cheesecake, which saves on carbs and cuts down on overall effort. I highly recommend lining your pan with parchment paper to make serving it a little easier. But if you’re dying to include a crust, try using this one from my Keto Lemon Cheesecake Bars.
    2. Baking in a water bath helps keep this dense cheesecake from cracking. Be sure to wrap the bottom of your springform pan in several layers of foil, to avoid any extra moisture seeping into the pan.
    3. The addition of sour cream helps give the filling a truly creamy texture. You won’t taste the sour cream at all, I promise
    4. Room temperature ingredients are a must! If you add cold liquids or eggs to the cream cheese, it will clump badly. And once it becomes lumpy, it’s hard to rescue and smooth it out again.
    5. Don’t over-beat the mixture. Overly vigorous mixing whips air into cheesecake batter, causing it to rise and puff up, and then fall and crack as it cools. Beat each egg in until just combined and stop right there.
    6. Jiggle it, just a little bit. You know your cheesecake is done when it’s mostly set but the center still jiggles slightly when you shake the pan.
    7. Chill it properly. It can be tempting to rush the chilling process but if you want the best keto cheesecake, leave it alone for at least 4 hours.
    A fork digging into a slice of keto cheesecake with sugar free praline sauce on top.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What if I want to add a crust?

    No problem! I have tons of great keto cheesecake recipes that have crusts. Use the search box in the top righthand corner and take your pick. For a plain crust, I recommend the one from my Lemon Cheesecake Bars. But a chocolate crust would be delicious too, so use the one from Death By Chocolate Cheesecake.

    Can I use a different sweetener?

    You can but I can’t guarantee the results. I made this for a friend recently using an allulose based sweetener, and it took almost 24 hours to set properly in the fridge. So be mindful that any changes to the original recipe may affect the outcome.

    Do I have to add the lemon zest?

    Not at all. The lemon zest adds flavor but it’s not required for texture. Feel free to leave it out, or add lime zest or orange zest instead.

    My cheesecake cracked, what did I do wrong?

    There are a number of possibilities. It could be that you over-beat the mixture, so be careful there. It may also be that you didn’t cool it properly before chilling. Once it’s room temperature, run a sharp knife just around the inside of the pan to loosen it before you release the pan sides. Otherwise the sides will pull the cheesecake apart and cause cracks.

    How do I store keto cheesecake

    Cheesecake needs to be refrigerated at all times. Wrap it up tightly with plastic wrap to keep it from drying out in the fridge.

    Can I freeze this cheesecake?

    Absolutely! This cake freezes like a dream. You can freeze the entire cake or cut it into individual slices and freeze those. As always, wrap it up tightly to avoid freezer burn.

    Close up shot of a slice of keto cheesecake with a forkful taken out of it.

    What to serve with New York keto cheesecake?

    This wonderful cheesecake is a blank slate. You can eat it simply as it is or you can add any number of wonderful toppings. I’ve included a simple sugar-free berry sauce in the recipe notes, but here are some other ideas:

    • Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup
    • Keto Pecan Praline Sauce
    • Homemade Sugar Free Nutella
    • Keto Caramel Sauce
    • Fresh berries

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    Close up shot of a slice of keto cheesecake with a forkful taken out of it.

    The Best Keto Cheesecake

    This is the best keto cheesecake! So rich and creamy, it will make you swoon at the first bite. even those not on a keto diet declare it to be delicious. 
    4.91 from 120 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto cheesecake, keto cheesecake recipe
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Chill Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 287kcal

    Ingredients

    • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 5 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
    • 1 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • 3 large eggs room temperature
    • ¾ cup sour cream room temperature
    • 2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
    • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 300F and generously grease a 9-inch springform pan. Cut a circle of parchment to fit the bottom the pan and grease the paper. Wrap 2 pieces of aluminum foil around the outside of the pan to cover the bottom and most of the way up the sides.
    • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then beat in the sweetener until well combined. Add the eggs, once at a time, beating after each addition. Clean the beaters and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
    • Add the sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla extract and beat until the batter is smooth and well combined. Pour into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top.
    • Set the pan inside a roasting pan large enough to prevent the sides from touching. Place the roasting pan in the oven and carefully pour boiling water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
    • Bake 70 to 90 minutes, until the cheesecake is mostly set but still jiggles just a little in the center when shaken. Remove the roasting pan from the one, then carefully remove the springform pan from the water bath. Let cool to room temperature.
    • Run a sharp knife around the edges of the cake to loosen, the release the sides of the pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. 

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    Notes

    This recipe was first published in The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen. 
    For a quick berry sauce, combined 1 cup berries of choice and ¼ cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, until berries are soft enough to mash. Stir in ¼ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener. Let cool to room temperature before pouring over the cake. 
     
     
    Nutrition Facts
    The Best Keto Cheesecake
    Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
    Calories 287 Calories from Fat 222
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 24.7g38%
    Carbohydrates 2.9g1%
    Protein 5.3g11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Samantha Burns says

      June 22, 2022 at 12:29 pm

      Wanting to try this but wondering if lemon juice can be substituted for the peel/rind? We aren’t usually a fan of rind but didn’t know if the juice would cause issues or how much. Has anyone tried?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 22, 2022 at 1:57 pm

        Just add a tablespoon or so, it should be fine.

        Reply
    2. Angie says

      May 22, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      It was amazing, I loved it! Thank you for this and all you do,

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 22, 2022 at 1:14 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Kristen waltz says

      May 20, 2022 at 12:27 pm

      Can I make this recipe in a slow cooker?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 20, 2022 at 1:02 pm

        I am sorry, I haven’t tried this recipe in a slow cooker so I can’t advise.

        Reply
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