Description
Delicious and guilt-free Red Velvet Keto Cheesecake Squares, perfect for dessert lovers looking for a low-carb option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup erythritol or your preferred sweetener
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (almond, coconut, or regular)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, melted butter, 1 egg, vanilla extract, and baking powder. Mix until well combined.
- Press the batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered erythritol, 1 egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Substitute almond milk for regular milk for a lower calorie option.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg