Instant Pot Keto Cheesecake Recipe (gluten-free and sugar-free) (2024)

Keto cheesecake that is low carb, creamy, and delicious. This Instant Pot Cheesecake recipe is a must-make!

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Keto cheesecake is one of my go-to desserts when I get a sweet craving. My Instant Pot Keto Cheesecake recipe is easy, tasty, and satisfying to your sweet tooth. A gluten-free and sugar-free cheesecake that tastes like the real deal!

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This low carb cheesecake is great for birthday parties, family gatherings, weeknight dessert, and a treat for a special occasion. While you have to allow the cheesecake to set up overnight, it is worth the wait. I have a sweet potato Instant Pot cheesecake recipe to try if you want as well.

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This low carb cheesecake recipe is incredible. If you are on a low carb or on the ketogenic diet, you will really enjoy this incredible Instant pot dessert.

How To Make Sugar Free Cheesecake Taste Like The Real Thing

When making a sugar free cheesecake, you might find it taste different than a classic cheesecake. The two key components are a buttery and light crust, and of course the cheesecake filling.

For the crust, I used blanched almond flour. I find this resembles a graham cracker crust texture, without all the extra carbs that we don’t want.

Then for the cream cheese filling, you use cream cheese of course, and I opted for the powdered erythritol sweetener. It really helps to sweeten up the cheesecake while giving it that real taste, if you know what I mean.

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What Type Of Pan Do You Use For Instant Pot Cheesecake

Reach for a springform pan. I used this Springform Pan that fits a 6 quart or 8 quart instant pot! Then I used a Grip Holder to ensure I wouldn’t drop my cheesecake. If you have followed the Instant Pot group you can see TONS of pictures of people dropping their cheesecake, and it gets ruined on the floor.

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Tools Needed For Instant Pot Low Carb Cheesecake

  • Instant Pot – For Cooking Your Cheesecake!
  • Sealing Rings – Great for swapping from savory dishes to sweet. That way your cheesecake doesn’t taste like last nights butter beans.
  • MixerInstant Pot Keto Cheesecake Recipe (gluten-free and sugar-free) (12) – Use a hand mixerInstant Pot Keto Cheesecake Recipe (gluten-free and sugar-free) (13) or stand mixer to blend up your cheesecake base!
  • Good Grips Sling – Great for holding on to your cheesecake. This will help prevent it from falling or slipping out of your hands when you place it in pot, and remove it.
  • Springform Pan – The side removes so you have that perfectly shaped cheesecake to slice and serve your family and friends.

Why Is My Cheesecake Lumpy

You need to start with softened cream cheese. If you do not allow the cream cheese to be softened, it will offer a cottage cheese texture, and be lumpy. When your cream cheese is softened, it will whip up really nice and offer that velvety smooth texture you want.

Trust me I have had a lumpy cheesecake before, I learned my lesson so now I know! Always, always, always use softened cream cheese.

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Ways To Serve Up This Sugar-Free Cheesecake

Dress up your cheesecake how you will, or eat it plain! I love it all ways, and the cocoa to me adds nice character to the cheesecake.

How To Store Keto Cheesecake

You will need to store any leftover cheesecake in the fridge. Cheesecake will go bad if left out on the counter at room temperature. This cheesecake will store in the fridge sealed up for 4-5 days. Use your best judgment in terms of if the cheesecake has gone bad.

Created by: Kelsey

Instant Pot Keto Cheesecake Recipe

Servings 1 Cheesecake

Keto cheesecake that is low carb, creamy, and delicious. This Instant Pot Cheesecake recipe is a must-make!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 day d 55 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 3/4 cup blanched almond flour
  • 3 tbsp salted butter melted
  • 1 heaping tbsp powdered erythritol sweetener
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • For the filling:
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup powdered erythritol sweetener
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream room temperature
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

For the crust:

  • Combine melted butter and erythritol in a mixing bowl, and stir together. Add almond flour and cocoa, stirring until the butter is absorbed and forms a dough.

  • Transfer the dough to the cheesecake pan.

  • Firmly press down to form a flat and smooth crust covering the entire bottom of the pan.

  • Put the pan to the freezer to chill the crust for 15 to 20 minutes

Make the filling:

  • Add cream cheese and erythritol to a large bowl.

  • Use a hand mixer to beat on low speed until well-mixed, about 1 minute.

  • Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

  • Beat on low speed until smooth, about 30 seconds.

  • Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds each. Don’t overmix the eggs.

  • Remove the pan with chilled crust from the freezer.

  • Pour the batter over the crust.

  • Level the surface by shaking and tapping the pan a bit on the counter.

  • Cover with foil

Cook and cool:

  • Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pot.

  • Place the trivet over the water, with its handles resting on the sides of the pot.

  • Place the cheesecake pan into the sling and then on top of the trivet.

  • Secure and seal the lid.

  • Cook for 30 minutes at high pressure, and then 15-minute natural release.

  • Manual release any remaining pressure.

  • Carefully lift the lid.

  • Remove the pan using the sling handles

  • The top of the cheesecake should jiggle a little but not be liquidy.

  • Allow the cheesecake to cool uncovered.

  • After about an hour, lift it from the pot using the trivet’s handles to continue to cool on the countertop.

  • Refrigerate for at least 24 hours covered.

  • Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 163mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

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Can I Substitute The Erythritol Sweetener

You can try swapping it with the powdered monk fruit sweetenerInstant Pot Keto Cheesecake Recipe (gluten-free and sugar-free) (20), I have heard this is a great alternative. I personally have not used other sweeteners. Just make sure if you do a swap, you convert the measurements correctly.

Can You Freeze Keto Cheesecake

Yes, simply wrap up in aluminum foil and then place in the freezer. I tend to do individual slices so I can then place in a freezer bag as well, to add an extra layer of protection from the freezer. Then pull out and thaw on the counter or in the fridge for when you are ready to serve.

Don’t dust with cocoa if you plan to freeze, save that back and top with cocoa or however you choose after the cheesecake has thawed.

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  1. Anna says

    I am still marveling over 1) how delicious it was -and yet keto, 2) how easy it was and 3) that it was made in a pressure cooker! (I did not make the crust) Thanks!

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    • Kelsey says

      YAY!!! I am so glad you enjoyed it so much! Thank you for taking the time to let me know!

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Instant Pot Keto Cheesecake Recipe (gluten-free and sugar-free) (2024)

FAQs

What can I substitute for sugar in cheesecake? ›

Other sugar substitutes will work if that's what you have.

Unlike the filling (below), the almond flour cheesecake crust is not finicky and will also work using erythritol, xylitol, or an erythritol blend (most brands of monk fruit or stevia are actually blended with erythritol).

How many carbs are in keto cheesecake? ›

How many carbs are in keto cheesecake? This keto cheesecake recipe has only 2.9g total carbs per serving. This does not include the easy berry sauce or any other toppings or additions.

Are keto and gluten-free the same? ›

Given that the keto diet involves drastically cutting carb intake, you may be wondering, "Is keto gluten-free?" Surprisingly, the answer is no—keto is not always gluten-free. For example, soy sauce is considered to be a keto-friendly food, but it also contains gluten.

What is gluten-free cheesecake made of? ›

In most traditional cheesecake recipes, cheesecake filling doesn't contain gluten. Many recipes contain cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest. None of these ingredients have gluten in them, making a classic cheesecake recipe gluten-free.

What is a diabetic alternative to sugar for baking? ›

Sweeteners from the stevia plant

A relatively new group of non-nutritive sweeteners include naturally sourced, calorie-free sweeteners made from the stevia plant, eg Truvia and Stevia. They are 200–300 times sweeter than sucrose (sugar) and are heat stable, so can be used in cooking and baking.

What is the perfect substitute for sugar? ›

Stevia, monk fruit, certain sugar alcohols, and allulose are much lower in calories than table sugar and do not significantly affect blood sugar levels, making them a smart alternative to refined sugar.

Can I eat unlimited cheese on keto? ›

(Just remember: Cheese isn't “unlimited” in a keto diet, as it still contains calories and carbs; it's also high in saturated fat, which is a less heart-healthy option than unsaturated fats, per the American Heart Association.)

Is Philadelphia cream cheese keto-friendly? ›

Philadelphia is one of the best brands of keto-friendly cream cheese. A 2-tablespoon serving of Philadelphia cream cheese contains 102 calories, 10 grams of fat, 1.8 grams of protein, and only 1.6 grams of carbohydrates. It's recommended to opt for plain or full-fat Philadelphia cream cheese for the keto diet.

Do keto desserts kick you out of ketosis? ›

There are tons of keto alternatives out there, including desserts sweetened with stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit, all keto-approved sweeteners that can help you kick your cravings without kicking you out of ketosis.

Is keto good for diabetics? ›

A keto diet could help some people with type 2 diabetes because it allows the body to maintain blood sugar levels at a low but healthy level. The diet's lower intake of carbohydrates may help minimize large fluctuations in blood sugar, which could better impact several clinical markers of blood sugar control.

Is keto anti-inflammatory? ›

The keto diet, in a sense, stresses the body initially, which sparks a protective response much like exercise does to muscles. As a result, it reduces inflammation , oxidative stress , and sensitivity within the nervous system— all of which can help with managing chronic pain.

Is almond flour keto? ›

Almond flour is a 100% keto-approved baking flour. It is also the most widely used keto flour on shelves. However, what it lacks in carbs, it makes up for in calories. Though almond flour is significantly higher in calories than many other flours, it also contains considerable amounts of protein and fiber.

What to use instead of flour in cheesecake? ›

For this one I added 2 Tbsp of cornstarch. This resulted in a cheesecake that was just as thick as the one with less eggs and didn't effect the taste like the flour one. It did result in a more cake like texture as well.

Is Philadelphia no bake cheesecake filling gluten-free? ›

No, Philadelphia no-bake cheesecake filling is not certified gluten-free. The label lists several ingredients that may contain gluten. Can people with Celiac's disease eat cheesecake? People with Celiac's disease can eat cheesecake that is made with a gluten-free graham cracker crust.

Is instant cheesecake mix gluten-free? ›

FYI, cheesecake, pudding is not gluten free, however, the cheesecake mix only from Jello's. No bake. Cheesecake box is gluten-free! If you add on the gluten-free ingredients, this is an easy substitute.

What can I use if I don't have sugar? ›

7 Natural Sugar Substitutes to Try in Your Cooking & Baking
  • Honey. Honey is not only sweet, but it's packed with an array of health benefits! ...
  • Maple Syrup. Maple syrup contains a fair bit of sugar, so consume it rather minimally. ...
  • Applesauce. ...
  • 4. Fruits. ...
  • Molasses. ...
  • Cane Sugar. ...
  • Coconut Palm Sugar.

What can I use in cheesecake instead of icing sugar? ›

Caster sugar will work as well. Pretty much any sugar can be used. I recommend not using icing sugar/powdered sugar though. A lot of no-bake cheesecakes use this, but I don't know, it's always caused issues for me so I don't recommend using icing sugar for this recipe.

What can I use to bake with instead of sugar? ›

Honey Or Syrup

General recommended substitution ratios are as follows: For every cup of sugar, you can replace it with a 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup of honey or 2/3 cup agave. If using maple syrup or molasses, 3/4 cup to 1 cup will do the trick.

How do you sweeten desserts without sugar? ›

7 Ingredients That Add Sweetness Without Sugar
  1. Citrus. The acid in citrus brings out the flavor in foods and brightens it. ...
  2. Cinnamon. This super-popular spice has a secret weapon: cinnamaldehyde, the compound that gives it its fragrance and sweet flavor. ...
  3. Vanilla. ...
  4. Coconut. ...
  5. Beets. ...
  6. Dates. ...
  7. Salt.
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