Introduction to Keto Cheesecake Fat Bombs
Our keto cheesecake fat bombs are a smooth and rich dessert option that will upgrade your low-carb diet instantly. These tasty treats are easy to make and take just ten minutes of hands-on time to prepare. If you’ve been thinking about how to get in more fat on your keto diet, try fat bombs. Cream cheese fat bomb recipes are perfect because they are high in fat but also neutral in flavor, so you can add in whatever cheesecake mix-ins you like.
Do I Need Fat Bombs on Keto?
Keto fat bombs have become super popular, and they are an additional fun food on the diet, not something you need. Anything that is mainly fat, like butter and oils, is technically a “fat bomb”. However, not many people can say they’d love to pop a tablespoon of butter straight into their mouth at the end of the night. That’s why we made these keto cheesecake fat bombs and why we continue to make keto fat bombs. They make getting in fat easy on a keto diet, something you might not be used to prioritizing on a standard American diet. Fat bombs add a little something sweet for your sweet tooth to enjoy at the end of the night, making your diet more sustainable.
Is Cream Cheese Keto?
Almost every single cream cheese is keto. Brands will vary on carb count, but all and all cream cheeses should only have 1-2 net carbs per serving. If you are unsure of which cream cheese to buy, check the nutrition label. First, check the sugars. If there are a few grams of sugar, you’ll probably want to put that pack back as sugar factors into the carb count. Next, check the total carbs; we usually look for under two grams of carbs per serving.
Powdered vs. Granular Sweetener
In this recipe, we chose to use a low-carb sweetener that was powdered, also known as confectioners style. This is because a powdered sweetener is much more likely to evenly mix and distribute into the cheesecake fat bombs batter. If you don’t have, or don’t want to buy powdered erythritol, there is another option: make cheesecake fat bombs with granular erythritol that you have pulsed in a coffee grinder to make a powder.
The Best Keto Sweeteners
Not sure which keto sweetener to use for your cheesecake fat bombs? We’ve got you covered with a list of our favorite sweetener options to make the best cheesecake fat bombs ever! For the sweetener itself, we chose powdered erythritol. We find erythritol to do a good job sweetening this recipe alone without anything else added. If you don’t like it or have liquid stevia, you can use that instead. Monk fruit is also another great option.
How to Flavor Keto Cheesecake Fat Bombs
Not sure how to spice up these tasty keto fat bombs? Try a few of these yummy combinations to make your perfect treat.
Fruit
We used two tablespoons of strawberries that we blended and then mixed into the batter with lemon zest. Some other great fruit options are:
- Key Limes – 2 tbsp of lime juice and 1/4 tsp lime zest make great additions for a key lime pie style cheesecake.
- Blueberry Lemon Cheesecakes – Blueberry lemon keto cheesecake fat bombs are made the same way as our strawberry variety. Except, rather than using 2 tbsp of blended strawberries, you’ll need 2 tbsp of blended blueberries.
- Raspberry – Raspberry, similar to strawberry, is a cheesecake classic.
Nuts and Nut Butters
If these low-carb cheesecake fat bombs weren’t already fancy, they’re about to get fancier. Crushed nuts or swirled in nut butters make the perfect edition to this easy keto fat bombs recipe. Try nut products like:
- Peanut butter
- Almond Butter (extra good with chocolate too)
- Crushed Walnuts
- Crushed Peanuts
- Chopped Pecans and Keto Chocolate Chips
Chocolate
Any kind of chocolate is always going to be a great edition to a rich cheesecake base. Some ideas include:
- Chocolate Ribbons – Melt low-carb chocolate and a bit of coconut oil together in a glass measuring cup. Pour about a teaspoon on the top of each keto cheesecake fat bomb inside its mold. Use a toothpick to swirl the chocolate and make ribbons.
- Chocolate Chunks – Low-carb chocolate chips or chunks make a great surprise throughout your keto cheesecake fat bomb. To get extra fancy, try salted caramel style keto chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Cocoa Powder – Make your Cheesecake keto fat bombs 100% chocolate by adding 2-3 tbsp of unsweetened low-carb cocoa powder into the mix.
How to Make Gluten-Free Keto Cheesecake Fat Bombs
To make these gluten-free keto cheesecake fat bombs, follow these steps:
- In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and butter. Using a hand blender, whisk until combined and no lumps remain.
- Add the heavy cream and whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the erythritol and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined.
- You can use this mixture for the fat bombs, or you can carry on to add more flavoring. For this recipe, we decided to add 2 tbsp of blended strawberries and lemon zest. Fold in a manner to achieve ribbons.
- Freeze the mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
- Once firm, use a cookie scooper to shape the fat bombs into balls. Place in a cupcake silicone mold, or a lined cupcake tin.
- Freeze for 1-2 hours to allow them to firm up properly.
- Enjoy them as is or dip them in chocolate or shredded coconut.
- Store in a ziploc bag in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Take them out 10 minutes before eating to allow them to soften a little bit.
Notes
- Net Carbs: 1
- You can use a whisk if you don’t own a hand blender, but make sure all ingredients are equally at room temperature to avoid lumps. And you would have to whisk extra hard for the heavy cream to whip properly.
- You can flavor these cheesecake bombs as you wish. Some ideas would be shredded coconut, frozen blueberries, chocolate chips, etc.
- You can use your preferred sweetener such as Swerve or liquid stevia. Just make sure not to use a granulated form of sweetener.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Cheesecake Fat Bombs
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 126
- Calories from Fat 117
- % Daily Value*
- Fat 13g 20%
- Saturated Fat 8g 40%
- Trans Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 41mg 14%
- Sodium 49mg 2%
- Potassium 28mg 1%
- Carbohydrates 1g 0%
- Sugar 1g 1%
- Protein 1g 2%
- Vitamin A 477IU 10%
- Vitamin C 1mg 1%
- Calcium 20mg 2%
- Iron 1mg 6%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
