Heavenly Keto Cheesecake Brownies with Just 3g Net Carbs Recipe
These Heavenly Keto Cheesecake Brownies combine a rich, fudgy chocolate base with a creamy, low-carb cheesecake swirl, perfect for a guilt-free dessert with just 3g net carbs per serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 cup almond flour (low-carb base that keeps the brownies tender and moist)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (adds deep chocolate flavor; dark cocoa enhances richness)
- 1/2 cup erythritol (sugar substitute keeping these brownies keto-friendly)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted, gives the batter a rich, fudgy texture)
- 2 large eggs (for brownie batter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for brownie batter)
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened, ensures creamy cheesecake layer)
- 1/4 cup erythritol (for cheesecake mixture)
- 1 large egg (for cheesecake mixture)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the batter.
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, and erythritol. Stir until well blended.
- Add Wet Ingredients to Batter: Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Spread Brownie Batter: Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: In another bowl, beat cream cheese, erythritol, egg, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Layer and Swirl: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter, and swirl with a knife for marbling.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing into portions.