This keto strawberry cheesecake is a simple and delicious spring dessert that will make your tastebuds sing! Low carb and gluten free, this is a cheesecake that you don’t have to feel guilty about eating!
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Cheesecake! The quintessential low carb dessert, amiright?
When I first did the Atkins Diet in the 90’s – I ate so much keto cheesecake that I thought I’d been ruined on it forever. Of course the low carb cheesecakes of the 90’s were a far cry from all the delicious keto cheesecake recipes out there today.
In the “old days,” low carb cheesecakes were usually crustless – and basically a mixture of cream cheese, eggs, saccharin sweetener (ugh) and maybe some cinnamon.
It was better than nothing, but definitely not great.
With all of the improvements in sweeteners and the availability of low carb nut flours now, the keto cheesecake game has definitely made some amazing strides!
And so I bring you this truly delectable keto strawberry cheesecake recipe – classic cream cheese cheesecake with a strawberry swirl! It’s so good that if you didn’t already know it was low carb and gluten free, you’d never guess!
Now I’m going to drop some truth on you.
You ready??
You’ve gone and gotten lazy. There – I said it.
Don’t get me wrong – I love a quick keto dessert recipe that gets me from craving to eating in less than five minutes as much as the next person (i.e. I’m not a complete moron.) Case and point – this low carb Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake recipe.
That being said, this no bake cheesecake trend is getting a little out of hand.
In fact I’d go so far as to say that “no bake” cheesecake isn’t really cheesecake at all – at best it’s a really heavy mousse. And I’m not saying that it’s not tasty – but it does not, it simply can not, compare to REAL cheesecake.
So I’m going to ask you to work with me here and turn your oven on for this one. That’s right, you can do this.
And I promise you that this keto strawberry cheesecake will be worth it.
The crust for this keto strawberry cheesecake is the same as the one for my wildly popular low carb raspberry cheesecake bars – it’s made with dried coconut and has a crunchy, chewy, texture and sweet, toasty, flavor that rivals any traditional graham cracker crust in my opinion.
The cheesecake itself contains less eggs than some versions, which results in a sturdy, but still very creamy texture that is simply amazing. Seriously.
I made these keto strawberry cheesecakes in three small cheesecake pans because I’d already packed up my large springform pan and put it into storage for our move, but you could easily make this in a 9 inch springform pan. You may have to cook it a little longer to get the center to set, but a quick jiggle of the pan will let you know when it’s ready (it will still move, but will no longer be liquidy.)
You will definitely need to let this low carb strawberry cheesecake chill for at least a couple of hours before the center sets all the way, so plan ahead for that if you’re making it for an event.
Super rich, this cheesecake won’t be as tall as some others (does that make it a “short”cake? Sorry… ?) but the crust to cheesecake ratio is perfection as is in my opinion.
If you prefer a really thick keto strawberry cheesecake, you’ll have to double the filling recipe and then bake it for at least 30 minutes (maybe more) longer to get it to set up. Then will likely take a full 10-12 hours in the fridge to thoroughly chill. I have no doubt the end result will be epic and totally worth the extra time though!
So are you guys with me??
It’s time for a “real” (actually baked) cheesecake revival! Let’s do this!
NOTE: The company that made this keto strawberry cheesecake recipe video used a larger pan and the cheesecake is extremely thin as a result – more of a bar and that’s fine, but if you want it a bit thicker than use the called for size, and if you want it really tall then double the filling recipe as stated in the instructions.
Keto Strawberry Cheesecake
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
This keto strawberry cheesecake has a lush, creamy texture and a beautiful flavor with notes of lemon and sweet berries. The coconut crust is perfection. Low carb and gluten free
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 6 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute
- 1/2 cup desiccated unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute (I used Swerve)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg
For the strawberry swirl:
- 1/2 cup pureed strawberries (about 3/4 cup chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar substitute (I used Swerve)
Instructions
To make the crust:
- Cream together the butter and sugar substitute.
- Add the coconut, coconut flour and baking powder, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- Press into a lightly greased nonstick springform pan (8 inches or several mini’s) and set aside.
To make the cheesecake filling:
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar substitute together until smooth.
- Add the egg and lemon juice and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Combine the strawberry puree and 1 Tablespoon sweetener (I used Swerve.)
- Drop by spoonfuls over the filling and then swirl gently with a knife or fork. Don’t over mix.
- Bake the cheesecake at 350 degrees: 30 minutes for a 9 inch springform pan, 22 minutes for 3 mini cheesecakes, 50 minutes if you double the filling recipe for a taller cheesecake.
- After baking the cheesecake will have a slight wiggle in the center while warm.
- Chill for several hours (longer for the bigger cake) until firm before serving chilled.
Notes
To see a list of my favorite low carb products and brands that I recommend for sweeteners, flours, etc. you can check out the IBIH Pantry Ingredients Page!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Keto desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th
- Calories: 239
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 3g net
- Protein: 4g
SUMMER IS COMING! Not ready to get into that bathing suit yet?!? I know the feeling!!! Get back on track with my free keto menu plans and you’ll be hitting the beach with confidence in no time!
Asigden says
Just made this for a dinner party using mini muffin tin. Baked 14-15 minutes. Ended up with 24 pcs, which comes out to only 1 carb each. Very DELISH! Notes: taste your berry purée before adding sweetener as it might be sweet enough as is. Also, I had some purée left over which made an awesome sweet/tart drizzle sauce just before serving. I used half regular cream cheese and half “low fat” since the latter has fewer carbs. Worked perfectly. Thanks for this recipe!
Jill says
If i want to leave out all the coconut components… what would i substitute for ½ cup desiccated unsweetened coconut?
Crushed pecans?
Bistra says
Hi, just about to make this cheese cake. I have a question: do you bake the crust beforehand? Or do you bake everything at he same time? thanks
Mellissa Sevigny says
Bake it all at once Bistra – hope you like it!
Kristy says
I just made this cheesecake without changing anything. All I did was double the recipe, and it was amazing! My boyfriend and I are currently on the Keto diet, so this recipe was perfect to satisfy sugar cravings while still following the diet. Thank you so much for the recipe! I definitely prefer this coconut crust to graham cracker crust any day!
Kristy says
Forgot to leave my rating!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Kristy, glad you guys liked it!
Jo says
I am new to low carbing and relish my desserts. Tried this today…..super easy and tasted so yummy. Thank you very much for this awesome recipe. The base and the consistency of the cheese when baked was just right. Will definitely recommend to anyone.
Kathleen Ruth says
Perfect timing! My son’s birthday is tomorrow and we even have strawberries in the refrigerator!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yay! Hope it’s a hit!
Kathleen Kelly says
One of my favorite desserts is cheesecake, in any shape or form. I have saved this recipe and will be trying it soon! Thank you for sharing!
Sue says
This is the BEST dessert ever!!!
Wendy Grove says
I use xylitol as my sweetener. It has no after taste and is one to one with sugar. When required, I powder it with my small blender. Your cheesecake was FAB!
AC says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I absolutely loved the crust but my filling was kinda runny..I baked it for 28 min and then left it in the fridge overnight to chill..where did I go wrong ?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Not sure AC – if everything was exactly according to the recipe then it could be the sweetener you used, or your oven might run cooler than mine – it’s hard to know not having been there!