Hereβs a rich, creamy, and indulgent Keto Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars recipe β a perfect low-carb dessert that tastes like a cross between cookies and cheesecake. πͺπ«π°
π« Keto Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Crust & Topping (cookie dough layer)
- 2 cups almond flour
- Β½ cup butter (softened)
- Β½ cup powdered erythritol (or keto sweetener)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Β½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Β½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling
- 12 oz cream cheese (softened)
- β cup powdered erythritol (or keto sweetener)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Heat to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make Cookie Dough
- Beat butter and sweetener until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Stir in almond flour, baking powder, and salt until dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Make Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese, sweetener, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Bars
- Press about β of the cookie dough into the bottom of the pan.
- Spread cheesecake filling evenly over crust.
- Crumble remaining dough on top (leave some cheesecake peeking through).
- Bake
- Bake 25β30 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
π‘ Tips
- Store in the fridge up to 5 days, or freeze for 2 months.
- For extra gooeyness, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Use mini sugar-free chocolate chips for a more even bite.
π Do you want me to also make a peanut butter swirl version of these cheesecake bars for a more decadent keto treat?