Keto Peanut Butter Cheesecake Truffles are good for the keto diet as it is filled with lots of protein and fats. The cheesecake truffles are made by combining peanut butter and smooth cream cheese and then coating them in the shiny chocolate glaze. These are sweetened with a keto sweetener to keep the carbs low. We can serve these truffles in the party platter or as a go-to snack, and they perfectly satiate the sweet cravings. These don’t require baking as well, and they contain dairy in the form of cream cheese, so use non-dairy cream cheese to prepare the non-dairy truffles. These keto Peanut Butter Cheesecake Truffles contain 3g net carbs, so we don’t have to consume lots of carbs to satisfy the sweet cravings.
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STATS
- Number of calories: 140 kcal
- Time for preparation: 15 mints.
- Portion size: One truffle
- Time for cooking: Nil
- Cuisine: American
- Overall duration: One hour
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Keto
- Portion: 18
EQUIPMENT
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Vessel
INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup Erythritol powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 8 oz. keto dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
INGREDIENT NOTES
CREAM CHEESE:
- Soft cream cheese is used to make the smooth & creamy cheesecake filling.
PEANUT BUTTER:
- We have to use natural peanut butter, which doesn’t contain any sugar or sweetener, to maintain the carb content.
ERYTHRITOL POWDER:
- It is a keto sweetener, and it sweetens the truffles without carbs.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Use of vanilla essence increase the aroma and also provide vanilla flavor in these truffles.
KETO CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- We use keto chocolate chips, which are sweetened with Erythritol to create the chocolate coating for these truffles.
COCONUT OIL:
- This oil of coconut work to prepare the chocolate glaze as it helps the chocolate to melt and make it shiny.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS
- Beat the cream cheese in a vessel to make it smooth.
- Then, include Erythritol powder, peanut butter, and vanilla extract, and combine to form a creamy consistency.
- Form the balls of small portions with your hand and put them on the sheet, and freeze for thirty minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips along with coconut oil in thirty-second intervals and stir in between.
- Immerse these truffles in the chocolate glaze and return them to the sheet and freeze for another twenty minutes, then serve the truffles.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- We serve the chilled truffles for their nice texture.
- Roll the chocolate-coated truffles in the peanuts for the crunchy taste.
- Scatter cocoa powder on these truffles for the extra chocolate taste.
- Keto coffee or tea is served along with these truffles.
TIPS
- Use soft cream cheese to form the smooth and lump-free filling.
- Chill these truffles properly before coating the chocolate to prevent melting.
- A fork is used to dip these truffles to avoid a mess.
- Freeze the mixture for some extra time if the mixture is soft.
STORAGE INFORMATION
FRIDGE:
- Add these cheesecake truffles in the closed jars to reserve these truffles for 1 week.
FREEZER:
- Store these truffles for around two months.
FAQs
Can I prepare these truffles along with almond butter?
- Almond butter is a good alternative to prepare these truffles in place of peanut butter, but it has a different taste.
Will I prepare dairy-free truffles?
- We can prepare non-dairy cream cheese and vegan keto chocolate to prepare dairy-free truffles.
Why does the melted chocolate get lumps?
- The chocolate might get overheated, so melt gently and mix in between.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Caloric count: 140 kcal
Whole carbs: 5g
Portion size: 1 truffle
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Net carbs: 3g
Portion: 18
Sodium: 85mg
Potassium: 120mg
