Keto Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
User Reviews
5
Keto Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
Description
Keto Blackberry Cheesecake Bars start with a crust made by blending finely ground almond flour with melted butter, an egg, a powdered erythritol sweetener, and vanilla extract. This mixture is pressed evenly into a baking dish and baked until set. The filling consists of cream cheese whipped smooth with eggs, sweetener, sour cream, lemon zest, vanilla, and fresh blackberries folded in to distribute fruit flavor throughout. After pouring over the crust, the bars bake until the center is just set, preventing cracking.
The result is a dense, creamy cheesecake with a moderately sweet and tangy flavor profile enhanced by berries and citrus. The almond crust's nuttiness complements the filling without overpowering it. Chilling the bars for 1-2 hours before serving firms them up for clean slicing. Optionally, serve with whipped cream and extra fresh blackberries for presentation and added texture.
This dessert is suitable for ketogenic diets as it avoids traditional sugar and wheat flour. The use of Swerve or erythritol simulates sweetness without increasing carbs. Ensure the blackberries are fresh for best texture; frozen berries may add excess moisture.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups almond flour Super Fine
- ⅓ cup butter melted, grass-fed, unsalted
- 1 egg whole
- ⅓ cup Swerve Confectioners Sugar or powdered erythritol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup blackberry fresh
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ½ cup Swerve Confectioners Sugar
- 2 egg whole
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
To Make the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Add the almond flour, butter, egg, swerve confectioners and vanilla extract to the bowl of a food processor and mix until a dough is formed.
- Place the dough in a 8 x 8 glass or ceramic baking dish lined with parchment paper and press out in an even layer.
To Make the Filling
- Add the cream cheese to the bowl of a food processor (or stand mixer) and mix. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the Swerve slowly.
- Add in the vanilla, sour cream and lemon zest. Add in the blackberries and continue mixing until well combined.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center has just set. Chill in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours or until set before cutting and serving.
- Optional: Serve with whip cream and fresh blackberries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
