Description
This Keto Turtle Cheesecake is a decadent, low-carb dessert perfect for those following a ketogenic diet. Featuring a buttery almond flour crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and topped with sugar-free caramel, chopped pecans, and melted dark chocolate, this dessert combines classic turtle flavors with keto-friendly ingredients. It’s rich, satisfying, and ideal for those craving a sweet treat without the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup sugar-free caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, erythritol, and cinnamon until the mixture is crumbly. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust. Bake it for 8 to 10 minutes until set, then allow it to cool completely.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered erythritol until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream until the batter is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly but not liquid. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Chill the cheesecake: Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to let it set fully and develop the best texture.
- Add the toppings and serve: Before serving, drizzle the top with sugar-free caramel sauce, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and drizzle melted sugar-free dark chocolate over the top for the classic turtle cheesecake finish.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, lightly toast the pecans before chopping and adding them as a topping.
- Using a water bath while baking can help prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- This cheesecake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
