Keto Cheesecake Bites - Healthy Recipes Blog (2024)

Creamy and delicious, these no-bake keto cheesecake bites are a fun alternative to going through the trouble of baking a cheesecake.

Made with just five ingredients, they are easy and fun to make, and they last for several days in the fridge.

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make these keto treats. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Soft cream cheese: I always use full-fat cream cheese when making these. I haven't tried making them with reduced-fat cream cheese, but I suspect it would be too soft to work in this recipe.
• Sweetener: I use stevia glycerite. The glycerite formulation nearly eliminated any after-taste. If you don't like stevia, you can use your favorite powdered sweetener instead (a regular granulated sweetener might feel grainy). I haven't tried making these with a liquid sweetener other than stevia.
• Vanilla extract: Try to use the real thing - pure vanilla extract - and not the artificially flavored stuff. I find that the difference in flavor is quite pronounced in no-cook recipes.
• Toppings: I like to use shredded coconut and unsweetened cocoa powder.

Instructions

Making these keto cheesecake bites is easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

• You simply combine softened cream cheese, a sweetener, and vanilla extract. I put them all in a bowl and mix them by hand. You can use an electric handheld mixer if you wish.
• Your next step is to freeze the mixture for about 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle.
• Once the mixture is set, shape it into balls and roll them in the toppings. You can serve them right away, or refrigerate them for 30 more minutes to help them set and firm up. That's it!

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Variations

I love this recipe as is and almost always make it as written. But in case you'd like to vary the basic recipe, here are a few ideas for you:

• In addition to cocoa powder and shredded coconut, other tasty toppings include almond flour and peanut flour (or PB2).
• You can add a handful of dark chocolate chips to the cream cheese mixture after you're done mixing it. Use a rubber spatula to mix them in. Chopped nuts are another good option.
• Sometimes I use coconut extract instead of vanilla. Its flavor is more overpowering, so I only use ¼ teaspoon.

Serving suggestions

I usually serve these tasty little treats with coffee after a meal. But sometimes, when I have leftovers, I grab one and have it as a quick pick-me-up. But for the most part, I view these as a dessert, to be enjoyed once in a while.

Storing leftovers

Leftovers keep well in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 4-5 days. Just make sure you remove them from the fridge 15 minutes before serving. Much like chocolate, cheesecakes are best enjoyed at room temperature.

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