Keto Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Absolutely! Here’s a keto-friendly chocolate chip cheesecake recipe for you:
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol (or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered erythritol (or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter.
- Make the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered erythritol and continue to beat until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until the batter is smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Cool and Chill:
- Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door ajar for about an hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
- Serve:
- Run a knife around the edge of the pan before removing the sides.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Enjoy your keto chocolate chip cheesecake! Adjust the sweetness to your liking and feel free to add more chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey treat.