Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

Published: Nov 24, 2019 · Modified: Jul 5, 2020 by Lisa MarcAurele 31 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure

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Net Carbs: 7 g | % Carbs: 9.7 % | % Protein: 9.7 % | % Fat: 80.7 % | SmartPoints: 12

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When you’re looking for a festive holiday treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, this easy cranberry swirl cheesecake is a decadent dessert that’s sure to please any crowd!

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How many carbs are in low carb cheesecake?
Why you should make this cheesecake
How to make cranberry swirl cheesecake
The perfect cranberry keto cheesecake
Other low carb dessert recipes
Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake

Cranberries go so well with the holiday season. After all, fresh cranberries are only available in the U.S. from September through January. No wonder they feature prominently in many seasonal recipes.

Plus, the color is so beautiful. They add the perfect splash of red to any holiday dish! Plus the carb counts are low so you’ll want to add them to your low carb Thanksgiving recipes and more.

If you’re looking for more ways to use this seasonal ingredient in low carb cranberry recipes, I recommend my cranberry almond biscottis to enjoy with your morning coffee. Or, for holiday gatherings, this cranberry blueberry sauce will go perfectly with your turkey. No matter what recipe you try, you’ll never regret having fresh cranberries around the holidays.

But this cranberry swirl cheesecake takes festive holiday cranberry dishes to a whole new level.

The rich and buttery cinnamon crust, ultra-creamy cheesecake filling, and stunning swirls of tangy cranberry sauce are guaranteed to impress friends and family alike! I just love how stunning this cake looks once it’s finished.

And no one will ever guess that it’s sugar-free, low carb, and super easy to make.

If you’ve been searching for low carb Thanksgiving desserts or holiday treats that everyone will love, you HAVE to try this cheesecake. Just one bite and you’ll wonder how you’ve never tried a cranberry topping for cheesecake before.

How many carbs are in low carb cheesecake?

I prefer to cut this cheesecake into 12 slices. At that size, each slice will have 8 grams of carbohydrates with 1 gram of fiber.

This puts each slice at 7 grams of net carbs with 3 grams of sugar.

Compare that to a slice of original cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory, which contains 63 grams of carbs with 1 gram of fiber and 51 grams of sugar. What a difference!

Why you should make this cheesecake

I love this cranberry keto cheesecake for a few reasons.

First, it’s so creamy and delicious!
Second, it’s the kind of eye-catching dish that makes people stop and stare.
And third, it’s so easy to prepare.

Don’t worry, we won’t tell your friends and family. We’ll just let them be super impressed.

How to make cranberry swirl cheesecake

The steps are really quite simple. You’ll bake the mock graham cracker crust, combine a few ingredients on the stove for the cranberry sauce, then beat together the ingredients for the filling. After that, you just assemble and bake!

keto mock graham cracker cheesecake crust

Making the crust

Pulse pecans in a food processor before adding the butter and sweetener.
Press the crust into the bottom of a springform pan then coat with cinnamon.
Bake at 300° for 8-12 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Preparing the sauce

Combine the sweeteners and water in a large saucepan.
Boil for one minute, then stir in cranberries, cover, and reduce heat.
Cook until most of the berries have popped before adding the lemon juice.
Press the cranberry mixture through a sieve and set aside.

Making the cheesecake filling

Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese with your chosen sweetener(s) until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs.
Add the lemon juice, then pour the filling into the cooled crust.
Spoon the cranberry sauce over the filling, then use a knife to cut through the filling to swirl. You can’t mess it up, don’t worry. So go ahead and play with your food!

Baking the cheesecake

Put a pan on the bottom rack of the oven and fill it with water. This will create a humid environment for the cheesecake to help it bake.
Place the cheesecake on the middle rack of the oven, then bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Once the time is up, turn the oven off and let the cheesecake stand in the oven.
After 1 hour, remove the cranberry keto cheesecake from oven and cool on a wire rack. Carefully run a knife around sides of pan to loosen and remove side of pan.
Allow to cool completely. Refrigerate overnight to allow it to fully set, and then enjoy!

The perfect cranberry keto cheesecake

Cheesecake is the kind of dessert that always impresses a crowd. This is especially true when that cheesecake has a swirl of rich cranberry sauce on top!

Truly, this dreamy dessert one of my favorite low carb cranberry recipes. It’s such a beautiful addition to any holiday table, plus it’s downright delicious. You can’t go wrong!

Other low carb dessert recipes

Looking for other sugar-free treats to make for the holidays or for the rest of the year? Be sure to check out these low carb gluten free favorites:

Easy Low Carb Keto Tiramisu is sugar free, gluten-free, and tastes just like the real thing! Made with almond flour lady fingers and a rich custard layer.
Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies With Coconut Flour are an indulgent yet perfectly guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth on keto.
Best Low Carb Chocolate Cake is a hidden gem that only requires a few ingredients, with one secret element that makes it moist and nutritious.
Easy Cream Cheese Dark Chocolate Keto Fudge combines cream cheese and rich chocolate for a soft, decadent treat almost exactly like traditional fudge.
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms with a chocolate center are always a big hit during the holidays!

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Last Updated: November 24, 2019

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