Is no bake key lime cheesecake keto-friendly?

Yes—if made with low-carb ingredients like almond flour, monk fruit, and full-fat dairy, this dessert fits well within a ketogenic lifestyle. Our keto no bake key lime cheesecake has just 4g net carbs per slice.

What ingredients are used in a keto no bake cheesecake crust?

The crust typically includes almond flour, melted butter, a low-carb sweetener, and sometimes crushed pecans. These provide a crunchy base without the carbs found in graham crackers.

Can I use regular cream cheese for a keto dessert?

You can, as long as it’s full-fat and doesn’t contain added sugars or stabilizers. Avoid whipped or spreadable cream cheese in tubs—they may contain hidden carbs.

What’s the best low-carb sweetener for keto cheesecakes?

Monk fruit, erythritol, and allulose are great choices. Each has a unique texture and sweetness level, but all keep your keto no bake key lime cheesecake low in carbs and high in flavor.

Keto No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake – The Best 5-Ingredient Low-Carb Dessert

Description

A creamy, zesty, and low-carb keto no bake key lime cheesecake—easy to make, no oven required, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups almond flour

3 tbsp melted butter

2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (granular)

16 oz full-fat cream cheese

⅓ cup powdered erythritol

¼ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)

1 tsp lime zest

½ cup heavy whipping cream

Optional: 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin

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Instructions

1. Mix almond flour, butter, and sweetener. Press into pan.

2. Chill crust while preparing filling.

3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add erythritol, lime juice, and zest.

4. Whip in heavy cream until fluffy.

5. Pour filling into crust. Smooth top.

6. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

7. Top with whipped cream, lime slices, or coconut flakes.

Notes

Use brick-style cream cheese for best consistency.

Add lime extract for more flavor.

Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg