Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Jars
Martina Slajerova- Ready in 15m
- 5.3 g net carbs
- 485 kcal
- Serves 6
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Easy chocolate cheesecake jars topped with silky smooth dark chocolate ganache — that's every chocoholic's dream!
I made these single-serve cheesecake jars a few times for parties and summer BBQs and they were a hit even amongst my non keto friends. Best of all, they are really easy to put together with just a few ingredients.
These healthy cheesecake jars are crustless and no-bake just like my low-carb Strawberry Cheesecake Jars. If you want to add a simple low-carb crust, check out our Lemon Cheesecake Jars or Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Jars.
If you are short on time you can skip the refrigeration but it's better if you can chill them for a couple of hours before topping with the ganache and serving. Once chilled, the cheesecake will firm up and become rich yet airy. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
Dessert For Breakfast? Why Not!
f you want to increase the protein, you can add collagen powder to the cheesecake. Aim for about 1 tablespoon per serving, which means around 6 tablespoons for the full recipe. It blends in easily and doesn’t change the flavor much, but it does make the cheesecake more filling and better suited for breakfast when you want something sweet that still keeps you satisfied.
Cooking Just for Two? No Problem!
This cheesecake is written as a 6-serving recipe, but sometimes you just don’t want a full batch. If you’re making it for yourself or for two people, scaling it down makes more sense.
The smaller version uses the same ingredients and ratios, just divided by three. You still get the same texture and flavor, without extra portions sitting in the fridge longer than needed. Here's how you need to scale the recipe down to make 2 servings:
Chocolate cheesecake:
- 1/3 cup mascarpone or cream cheese (about 80 g/ 2.8 oz)
- 2 tbsp + 2 tsp crème fraîche or sour cream (about 40 g)
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream (80 ml/ 2.7 fl oz)
- 1 to 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or Swerve (to taste)
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp cacao powder or Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/3 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract
- A few drops of sugar-free coffee extract or instant coffee powder
- A pinch of cinnamon
Ganache:
- 2 tbsp hot heavy whipping cream (30 ml)
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 20 g (0.7 oz) dark chocolate chips (85–90%)
Step-by-step
To make the cheesecake layer, place the mascarpone, crème fraîche and cream into a bowl. Add the powdered sweetener, cacao powder, vanilla extract, coffee extract and cinnamon.
Use an electric mixer or hand whisk to process until smooth and creamy.
Divide the whipped cheesecake layer between 6 small (4-oz/ 120 ml) jars. Refrigerate for for 1-2 hours. If you are short on time, you can skip the refrigeration.
To prepare the ganache, heat up the cream until hot. Add the butter. Add the chocolate chips and leave to soften for about 5 minutes before stirring until smooth and glossy.
Top with the chocolate ganache.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Recipe
Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Jars
★★★★★4.9Creamy chocolate cheesecake jars topped with sugar-free dark chocolate ganache. A delicious low-carb treat in ...
- Hands on
- 15m
- Overall
- 15m
- Servings
- 6
- 5.3 g
- Net carbs
- 5.6 g
- Protein
- 49.1 g
- Fat
- 485
- kcal
Ingredients 6 servings
- Chocolate cheesecake:
- Ganache:
Instructions
To make the cheesecake layer, place the mascarpone, crème fraîche and cream into a bowl. Add the powdered sweetener, cacao powder, vanilla extract, coffee extract and cinnamon.
Use an electric mixer or hand whisk to process until smooth and creamy.
Divide the whipped cheesecake layer between 6 small (4-oz/ 120 ml) jars. Refrigerate for for 1-2 hours. If you are short on time, you can skip the refrigeration.
To prepare the ganache, heat up the cream until hot. Add the butter. Add the chocolate chips and leave to soften for about 5 minutes before stirring until smooth and glossy.
Top with the chocolate ganache.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition per serving
Carbs 4%Protein 5%Fat 91% of calories
- Net carbs
- 5.3 g
- Total carbs
- 15.8 g
- Fiber
- 2.1 g
- Sugars
- 3.7 g
- Protein
- 5.6 g
- Fat
- 49.1 g
- Saturated fat
- 32 g
- Calories
- 485 kcal
- Sodium
- 33 mg · 1.43% RDA
- Magnesium
- 45 mg · 11.2% RDA
- Potassium
- 168 mg · 8.39% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
| Per serving | Net carbs | Protein | Fat | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mascarpone cheese | 0.7 g | 2.3 g | 14.1 g | 140 |
| Crème fraîche | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 6.6 g | 63 |
| Cream, heavy whipping, pouring, full-fat (30-40% fat) | 1 g | 0.8 g | 15.2 g | 146 |
| Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener) | 0.4 g | 0 g | 0 g | 2 |
| Cocoa powder, raw (cacao) | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | 0.5 g | 8 |
| Vanilla extract, sugar-free, alcohol-based | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 2 |
| Natural extract, sugar-free (maple, peppermint, almond, orange, lemon, coconut, cherry, etc.) | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 |
| Cinnamon, spices | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 |
| Cream, heavy whipping, pouring, full-fat (30-40% fat) | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 5.1 g | 49 |
| Butter, unsalted, grass-fed | 0 g | 0 g | 1.9 g | 17 |
| Extra dark chocolate, 90% cocoa (cacao) | 1.3 g | 1 g | 5.7 g | 57 |
| Total | 5.3 g | 5.6 g | 49.1 g | 485 |
- Gluten free
- Egg free
- Nut free
- Nightshade free
- Pork free
- Avocado free
- Coconut free
- Fish free
- Shellfish free
- Beef free
- Pescatarian
- Vegetarian
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Comments & ratings (46)
Can I substitute a granulated sweetener instead of powdered?
You may get a bit of a gritty texture so it's best if you use powdered - I just put granulated sweetener in a blender (Nutribullet or coffee grinder work best).
I just made this and it is so good! I added 1 heaping tablespoon monk fruit to the grenache. It just wasn't sweet enough without it. I wish I would have added a little more instant coffee powder to it, also. I think one time I will try whipping the HWC until fluffy to see what the texture is like. Next time maybe. This is definitely a keeper!
Thank you so much! I make these for almost every BBQ I'm invited to! 😊 Sweetener is always best to be used to taste, and also the dark chocolate topping can vary for brands. Some are more bitter than others.
When you said 1 heaping TB of monk fruit, did you really mean an erythritol sweetener with monk fruit, such as Swerve, or Lakanto?
Pure monk fruit is too strong to use like that. People who are new to low carb sweeteners may not know that.
I'd guess the erythritol based version, pure monk fruit would not work.
This looks amazing! Where did you get the cute little jars, and how many ounces are they? Do they have lids?
The do actually! The only issue is that these are not really meant for serving desserts but for canning preserves etc. so the lids have separate rubber seals and metal pieces to seal.
Hello. Do you think it'd work with Xylitol as well?
It will, as long as you can tolerate it. I know it's more common to cause tummy issues so go easy on Xylitol just to be safe.
Is there something else you can use instead of the coffee extract? We are not coffee drinkers and don't have this ingredient on hand. Please let me know. I would like to try this. Thank you. Chantal
Cinnamon or vanilla or even orange extract all go really well with chocolate so you could just skip the coffee extract or use 1/4 to 1/2 tsp orange extract 😊
This recipe is incredible. I did make one substitution as I didn't have creme fraiche or sour cream, so I used Greek yogurt with a couple of tsp of apple cider vinegar mixed in instead - it worked just fine. This pudding really hits the spot and I'll definitely be making it again. I've never made ganache before and was surprised at how easy and delicious it is. Thanks Martina
Thank you so much Giovanna! ❤️
Wow! This is one amazing cheesecake and tasted so good! Glad it's portioned or I would devour the whole batch. Thanks so much.
Thank you Joy! ❤️
I’m so glad to have found this recipe!! I used 1package of cream cheese and sour cream. Because I really like intense chocolate, I increased the cocoa to 1/3 cup and the instant coffee to 2 tablespoons. I also added instant coffee to the ganache! Oh my goodness, the results are so rich that I can only eat half a jar at a time. I also tried it with some slivered almonds. It’s now my favorite dessert to make because it’s so easy and quick to make! Thank you for so many great recipes!!
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed! ❤️
I made this like 5 times already and they turned out great each and every time. I love them!
Thank you Dana! I have to admit cheesecake jars (any flavour) are my first go-to for any quick desserts.
This was absolutely delicious!
Thank you Lacey, I'm glad you enjoyed!
This is by far my favorite keto dessert. I have this in the fridge at almost all times. The mousse part by itself is ok, and the ganache by itself is ok. Put them together, and WOWZERS! It is so delicious and so creamy. The dark chocolate ganache really compliments the lighter chocolate mousse. This is a fabulous keto dessert.
Thank you Kay! ❤️
Dear Martina
Thank you for sharing these amazing recipes with the macros.
Can’t wait to try them.
Thank you for your kind words!
I am just discovering KETO, a different way to eat! I have been losing weight without trying, but I just want better meals! THANK YOU so much for the different recipes, I am really going to try some of them!!!
Thank you for your kind words! ❤️
Oh my goodness!!! I saw these on your Instagram and had to make them tonight. What a great treat ... creamy and just the right amount of sweet. This is definitely staying in my collection for when we need a good sweet keto treat! And I could even share with non-keto friends without them noticing! I will be checking out more if your recipes for sure!
Thank you Linda, I'm glad you enjoyed! ❤️
Hi!
I’ve made these 3 times and they taste amazing!
But I need some help with the recipe! I saw the video on instagram and then found the recipe here. Your cheesecake turns out so smooth and creamy! However, every time I make it, mine thickens up so fast, I have trouble transferring to the small jars.
I’ve made sure I’m using the right amount of ingredients, tried both cream cheese and marscapone cheese, also tried adding the whipping cream slowly and last (thinking maybe I was over-beating the mixture).
Any ideas! I’d love advice!
Thanks!
Hi Liz, thank you for your kind words! It may be the cream - maybe you are using a higher fat cream? In the UK we have "whipping" that is about 38% fat (what I used) and double that is 45%+ fat. If it's too thick, it may be over-beaten (easier with the higher fat cream). I hope this helps!
I made this last night and they were delicious. I don’t normally make desserts as, having weaned myself off sugar some years ago, I don’t want to develop a taste for it again....but these were a lovely treat! Thank you.
Thank you Diane! ❤️
The minute I saw these I knew I had to make them. They are so delicious! Thank you for this awesome recipe
Thank you Jean! ❤️
On my word!! Anytime I see your name on a recipe, I know it will be out of this world. This cheesecake is no exception!! Thank you for giving me exactly what I need to continue my Keto journey. Love the rich chocolate flavor and creaminess. You’re phenomenal in the kitchen😊
Thank you so much Annie! ❤️
Ooooh, they look so0O0o YUMMY!
I'm making this today fer sure!
Thank you very much✌
Thank you Rebecca! ❤️
Oh boy! This is the perfect dessert for me! Thank you soooooo much!
Thank you Karen, I hope you enjoy!