This amazing Chocolate Cheesecake will wow you and your guests with its fluffy texture and rich deep flavor. It’s unlike any cheesecake you’ll find at the store and you’ll enjoy every last creamy bite with all the sugar and carbs!

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My Chocolate Japanese Cheesecake is a moist and fluffy cheesecake that is sure to satisfy a chocolate craving without all the sugar and carbs from the traditional version.
It is so creamy and rich that just a little slice will be all you need. It is mouth-watering good!
You don’t want to wait long to make this one!
One of my most popular desserts on the blog is my original low-carb Japanese Cheesecake. This vanilla cheesecake is so delicious and it was a recipe I created for my amazing husband on his birthday.
If you are unfamiliar with Japanese-style cheesecakes, you will need to know that they are unlike traditional cheesecakes because the texture is super airy and light.

I like to think of it as if an Angel Food Cake and a cheesecake came together for a wonderful party! The texture of these types of cheesecakes is simply amazing.
It isn’t too heavy or dense at all like most American-style cheesecakes. I love that part of this Japanese-style cheesecake and I believe you will as well.
Because my original vanilla version of a “cotton” cheesecake was made for my husband’s, it was only fair that I make a Chocolate Japanese Cheesecake recipe for myself, right?
Everyone deserves their own cheesecake flavor in my opinion.
Besides, it is chocolate and we could always use more chocolate recipes in our lives, wouldn’t you agree?
Life without chocolate would be so sad in my opinion, but thankfully we don’t have to worry about that with low-carb and sugar-free treats like this.

There are a few key factors in getting the stability and texture of this Chocolate Japanese Cheesecake.
Each step takes a little patience and maybe just a little more work than the other cheesecakes I have shared here.
But trust me, if you take the time to follow these steps and have a little extra patience, both the chocolate versions and my vanilla version are worth the wait!
Key Factors for Recipe Success are:
- Use room temperature ingredients. This is a very important step, so make plans and have the ingredients out on the counter at least a few hours before. It really helps with incorporating everything during mixing.
- Separate the yolks and egg whites. The amazing texture of these cheesecakes is largely in part to the fact that you whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold in the cream cheese mixture. This makes it very light and fluffy and sets it apart from typical styles of cheesecake. No worries, the egg yolks get used also.
- Use a flour alternative for texture. Don’t leave out the oat fiber! In traditional Japanese-style cheesecake recipes, it calls for a small amount of flour added to the batter. This flour helps make that angel food cake-like texture. Since we are a gluten-free family, Β I needed to find a low-carb alternative, so I chose one of my favorites, oat fiber. Β It works great!
- Use a water bath when baking. This is a step that many may not be accustomed to, but it is important in baking this cheesecake and getting it to cook evenly. It is important to avoid getting any water into your cheesecake batter, so make sure you use several sheets of foil to wrap your springform pan tightly to prevent the water from getting it.

Let me know if you give this a try.Β Β I think this is a keeper of a recipe and it would be perfect for those special occasions, potlucks, or a yummy dessert when hosting friends or family over for dinner.
Who am I kidding, there is never a bad time for this Chocolate Japanese Cheesecake you guys!
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Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake
A light and creamy chocolate cheesecake inspired by the Japanese style fluffy cheesecakes.
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 12 ounces of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons Erythritol Sweetener Blend
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream or half and half
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
- 2 tablespoons of oat fiber
Optional Whipped Topping
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-2 tablespoons Erythritol Sweetener
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320 degrees and prepare your springform pan.
- Line the bottom of a 10” springform pan with some parchment paper, then spray very well with some nonstick spray.
- Wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil and set it aside. This will prevent water from getting in the pan later during baking. See the tips in the post for details on this step.
- Separate your egg yolks and whites into separate bowls.
- In a blender, bowl add in your egg yolk, cream cheese, sour cream, 1/3 cup of sweetener, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
- Next, add the egg whites and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sweetener to a mixing bowl and beat on medium to high with a whisk attachment until you have stiff peaks.
- Once the whites are at the stiff peak stage, add 1/3 of the chocolate mixture into the egg whites and fold it in gently. Continue this step until all of the chocolate mixtures are incorporated.
- Once all is mixed and there are no whites left showing, sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of the oat fiber and gently fold it in. Repeat this process with the second tablespoon of oat fiber.
- After your mixture is ready add the batter to your baking pan and place the pan into a larger baking pan for the water bath.
- Carefully pour hot water around the sides of the pan until it reaches halfway up. Be careful not to get water in the mixture or to burn yourself.
- Bake the cake for 1 hour and test for doneness with a toothpick. When it comes out clean it is ready. If the toothpick comes out not bake for ten additional 5 minutes then test again. The cheesecake will have a slight wobble in the center.
- When the cheesecake is baked turn off the oven carefully remove the cake from the water bath and place it on a cooling rack to cool completely. The cheesecake will deflate about an inch or so as it cools.
- Once the cheesecake is cooled place it in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours. Chilling it completely improves the texture and flavor of this cheesecake.
- If you choose to make the additional whipped chocolate topping like shown in my pictures just add the whipping cream, sweetener, and cocoa to a mixing bowl and whip until stiff. Serve a tablespoon or so on each slice or decorate the top as I did if serving family style.
- For the chocolate drizzle simply melt 1/4 cup of sugar-free chocolate chips and 1 Tbsp of heavy cream in a microwave then drizzle over the top of the cheesecake.
Notes
Note: This cheesecake is perfect plain or topped with whipping cream and drizzle. If you want to keep the cheesecake lighter on carbs and avoid adding too much decadence just leave off the extra toppings. It is delicious both ways.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1 sliceAmount Per ServingCalories 236Total Fat 21gTrans Fat 0gSodium 128mgCarbohydrates 6gNet Carbohydrates 4gFiber 2gSugar 4gSugar Alcohols 2gProtein 6g
I am not a nutritionist. If you have strict dietary needs I always recommend using an online nutrition calculator to calculate your totals using your exact brands you're using in this recipe as values may vary per brand.

I am a southern girl through and through that loves to laugh, cook, read and spend time with family. My passions outside of home schooling my son are ministering to those in need and creating art in the kitchen! Every day is an adventure in our little house and I wouldn’t trade it or the chance to share here with you for anything!
I donβt have a springform pan. Any suggestions on an alternative for baking?
I think you should be able to bake it in a cake pan or glass baking dish. I would just be served out of that dish. It may not look like a round cheesecake but will still be delicious!
I donβt see a print option for this recipe. Please help. Canβt wait to try it out!
Can I use fat free sour cream? Low fat cream cheese? That’s what I happen to have so thought I’d ask.
I don’t see why not Esther, I haven’t tried it but it should still work okay!
Nutritional values?
I am very excited! I just put mine in the oven (thank you for providing the recipe.) Great instructions!
Enjoy Dede!Thanks for trying it out. π
Oh, my! This is so delicious. It is my new favorite dessert. I may have had it for breakfast this morning too….LOL Thank you so much for the recipe!
Lol, sounds like a yummy breakfast to me! So glad you came by to let me know you enjoy it, makes me a happy blogger!
Hi! So how many carbs does this have per slice?
Hi, what is THM supersweet? I’ve never heard of this in Canada. Is there an alternative? Looks fabulous!
Hi Gale, thank you for stopping by and the kind words. The THM Super Sweet and Pyure are both sweeteners that are a mix of stevia and erythritol. You can use any brand sweetener that using that combo and just find the conversion as many low carb sweeteners will vary in sweetness strength. You may have to taste as you go and adjust to your preferred sweetness. THM brand sweeteners are wonderful and can be purchased online at the Trim Healthy Mama website and I purchase the Pyure at WalMart on the baking aisle. Hope that helps. π
1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp THM Super Sweet or 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp of Pyure
I have not heard of either of these products. Obviously, they are sweeteners. Generically, what are they?
Hi, there. The THM Super Sweet and Pyure are both sweeteners that are a mix of stevia and erythritol. You can use any brand sweetener that using that combo and just find the conversion. You may have to taste as you go and adjust to your preferred sweetness. THM brand sweeteners are wonderful and can be purchased online at the Trim Healthy Mama website and I purchase the Pyure at WalMart.
so I’m keto= grain free. Can I use almond of coconut flour instead of oat ?
Hey Lisa, I know of many that use the oat fiber (it is not oat flour) on Keto, like Keto Kristi on Youtube since it is just the fiber that has been extracted from the oats. It is 0 net carbs per serving. However, if you want to avoid it, I understand. You can try the coconut flour. My only concern is that since the coconut flour absorbs so much moisture that it might change the texture. But if you try it let me know!
Says serparted for the eggs lol. π Gonna make this for dinner. π Well, ok, for, after dinner.
Lol, TJ, girl! Thanks for pointing that out. Thought I had caught all my crazy brain errors haha.