New york cheesecakes are high in carbs and will raise your glycemic levels so they are usually a no go on the low carb keto diet. Since this low carb chocolate cheesecake is sugar free and made with keto-friendly ingredients, you can certainly enjoy a slice without it affecting your health goals. HOW MANY CARBS ARE IN CHEESECAKE?
Crustless low carb cheesecake: To make this without a crust, line the inside of the springform pan with parchment paper. You can also butter the sides and bottom really well. Then continue with the cheesecake as normal. Keto pumpkin cheesecake: Simply replace the sour cream with pumpkin puree and add in 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
To soften the texture and add moisture, you'll want to add either sour cream or heavy cream. Sour cream is traditionally used for a New York cheesecake. Note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this dessert recipe.
Your cheesecake won’t be quite as good without it. Egg yolks & eggs – A necessary ingredient if you are making New York cheesecake, the eggs help with structure and to thick the cheesecake. Egg yolks work as an emulsifier to create a silky, velvet texture.