These Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are a visually appealing, creamy dessert that satisfies your sweet cravings while keeping you up with your keto diet. This lovely dessert features a keto crust using almond flour, cheesecake filling, & raspberry puree. The recipe balances the sweet & sour flavour very well. The red & white swirls made of raspberry puree & cheesecake layer make the dessert as beautiful as it is yummy. The big part is that Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are freezer-friendly as they don’t need to be reheated. So, make a stock once, and enjoy for fifty/sixty days by just defrosting it whenever you crave it.
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STATS:
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Time for preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: Forty mins
- Time in total: Three hrs
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Ketogenic, low in carbs, & Free from gluten
- Serving size: 1 bar
- Servings: 12
EQUIPMENT:
- 8×8” baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Food processor or blender
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup granulated Erythritol
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Pinch of salt
The cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz. cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered Erythritol
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
For the raspberry swirl:
- ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1–2 tbsp. powdered Erythritol
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SOUR CREAM:
- It will give you a light and smooth finish. If you don’t have cream(sour), you can also work with yogurt(Greek).
BUTTER:
- It is required to set the crust. Be careful about butter. If you are using the unsalted version, then you have to add a pinch or two of salt separately; otherwise, never add salt if you have the salted version of the butter.
JUICE OF LEMON:
- Adding lemon juice to the swirl of raspberry will enhance its taste & flavor a lot.
KETO FLOUR:
- Here, we are using the flour of skinless almonds. This will give our crust a smooth finish. Avoid using the almonds with the skin.
ESSENCE:
- Balance the overall aroma & flavor of the raspberries. Always use the purest form of this essence.
KETO SWEETENER:
- You may use any of the following keto sweeteners: allulose, monk fruit, erythritol, etc. Their granular version will go best in the crust, while filling requires the powdered version for a smooth finish.
RASPBERRIES:
- We always suggest that you use the fresh version of raspberries. If fresh raspberries are not in season, then go for the frozen ones. You need to defrost them first & remove their excess water before making their swirl.
CREAM CHEESE:
- This will get you the rich, creamy texture if you go for the high-fat brick of cream cheese. Remember to soften it before using so that it will combine in proper way.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Switch the oven on & run it empty at 325 degrees F.
- Grab your 8 by 8-inch pan & cover its base & sides using the sheet of parchment.
- This covering will make the removal of bars easy for you.
- Include all the items of crust(salt, flour of almond, butter, & erythritol) in a bowl.
- Combine it well & transfer it into the parchment-lined pan.
- Press with gentle hands to level it.
- Shift it to the oven(preheated) & bake for ten mins.
- Allow it to cool once the baking time is over.
- Now, move towards the filling till the crust comes down to normal temperature.
- Include cream cheese in a bowl(mixing).
- Make it smooth by beating it well.
- Now, include eggs(one by one), sweetener(keto), sour cream, & essence(vanilla).
- Mix all of the items well to have a smooth filling.
- Now, it’s time to make the swirl(raspberry).
- Include juice of lemon, raspberries, & sweetener(keto) in the blender.
- Run the blender to make a paste(smooth).
- Now it’s time to assemble as the crust is at normal surrounding temperature.
- Transfer the filling of the cheesecake onto the crust & level it using the spatula.
- Then, pour the puree of raspberries using a spoon at random places.
- Use a toothpick/knife to make swirls.
- Shift the assembled cheesecake to the oven(already heated).
- Give it time till you see the cheesecake has been all set.
- It may take around thirty-five mins.
- Until it reaches room temperature, leave it on the tabletop.
- After that, transfer the baked & cooled cheesecake to the fridge for chilling.
- It will take a minimum of two hrs or the whole night if you have time.
- Once it chills out properly, take it out of the fridge.
- Hold the parchment & lift the cheesecake out from the pan.
- Now slice it into bars.
- Your Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are ready to serve/enjoy!
TIPS:
- Be patient while chilling the bars. Properly chilled cheesecake will give you nice & clean-cut bars.
- Use only the required quantity of raspberry puree that create a nice marble effect. Overuse will not give a good look.
- Baking always requires that all the ingredients be at a normal surrounding temperature. Be careful about that.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Pack the dish after cooling in the container(air-tight). You can enjoy it for 5 days by shifting it in the fridge
FREEZER:
- If you are planning to freeze, then pack each bar individually using the cling wrap. Keep them in the freezer for fifty/sixty days.
- Defrost them in the fridge the night before, whenever you want to eat.
FAQs:
What other options will work for the crust in place of almond flour?
- You may use the coconut flour or the combo of almond & coconut flour as well. Anyone with a nut allergy can go for sunflower seed flour.
May we use frozen raspberries if fresh ones are out of season?
- Fresh raspberries always work best. If the raspberries(fresh) are not in season, then you may go for the frozen raspberries. But there will be excess water when you defrost them to use. First, strain that water completely, then use.
What may be the reason for cracking the layer of cheesecake?
- Overbeating/baking, or sudden changes of temperature, are the reasons your cheesecake layer gets cracks.
Is there any solution to avoid cracks in my cheesecake filling?
- Do not overbeat the cream cheese filling. Bake it at a low temperature. After that, cool it down with the gradual change in temperature.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Calories: 220 kcal
Carbs in total: Five g
Net Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Fiber: Two grams
Protein: 6g
Fat: 20g
Sodium: 120mg
Potassium: 90mg
Calcium: 50mg
Iron: 0.6mg
Vitamin A: 600 IU
