Keto Cheesecake Bites | The Best Pecan Bars!
If there was a dessert that was created by the hands of mother earth for all to enjoy, this would be it! These Keto Cheesecake Bites have three layers, from a dense crust to a creamy cheesecake center to the crunchy pecan top. It’s a dream come true, and I insist on your making these ASAP!
We All Scream For Keto Sweets!
Most of our top viewed recipes and recipes videos are desserts, and for good reason. We don’t back down when it comes to attempting to create the best of the low car desserts world. While these keto cheesecake bites take the cake, we have some low carb world renowned chewy chocolate chip cookies, fudgy brownies and cakes and pies!My top three cakes/pies have to be our butter cake, coconut cream pie and olive oil cake. A tip I learned recently was to swap the olive oil for butter and it comes out even better!
Keto Friendly Fruit Desserts.
Going keto doesn’t mean cutting out fruit. You can indulge in berries, and with the change in your taste buds they will taste like candy! I love blackberries the best, while Matt loves to enjoy frozen blueberries, raspberries and strawberries after dinner.We even some desserts that utilize the natural sweetness of berries, such as our blueberry mug cake and incredible blueberry muffins! For our raspberry lovers we have amazing keto crepes with a simple to make at home raspberry jam, that you can make in bulk and store in the fridge for a couple weeks. There is no need to feel deprived on a keto diet!
Heavenly Keto Cheesecake Bites
If you make these bars and don’t love them, I’ll honestly be surprised. However, if you make these bars and love them, you have to promise to share the glory the bringing them into work or giving some to friends and family. These Keto Cheesecake Bites are everything I could have dreamed up in a dessert and then some!
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Keto Cheesecake Bites
A three-layer cheesecake made out of cream cheese, pecans, and ground cinnamon.
Servings 16 bites
Calories per serving 319kcal
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Instructions:
Crust:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8×8 baking pan or line with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine almond flour, erythritol, stevia, cinnamon, and baking soda. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly. Pour the crust mixture into the prepared pan and press it into a flat layer.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
Cheesecake:
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In a clean bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, erythritol, and stevia until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla, and eggs one at a time, making sure to blend completely.
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Pour the cheesecake mixture in an even layer over the cooled crust; set aside.
Pecan Topping:
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In a saucepan set over medium heat, combine heavy cream, butter, stevia, and and salt. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly, and allow to boil for 1 minute.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chopped pecans. Allow to cool slightly then spoon over the cheesecake layer.
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Bake cheesecake bars for 40 minutes, until the pecans are golden brown. Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
**These cheesecake bites are very calorically dense so we cut them into 16 even though the pictures show 9. Feel free to cut them to your preferred sizing, but that will alter the macros!
Net Carbs: 3g
Serving Size: 1 Bite
Nutrition Facts
Keto Cheesecake Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Are you looking for an easy, yet delicious keto-friendly dessert that you can make? Look no further than keto cheesecake bites! Not only are these bites easy to make, but they are delectably sweet and the perfect addition to any party.
These keto cheesecake bites consist of a blend of pecans, coconut, and almond flour as the crust. The crust is made with a mix of light butter, swerve sweetener with Erythritol, and a pinch of salt. This combination of ingredients helps to create a crunchy, buttery crust that perfectly complements the sweet creamy cheesecake topping.
The cheesecake topping consists of cream cheese, swerve sweetener, vanilla extract, heavy cream, almond milk, and sugar-free dark chocolate chips. This exquisite combination of ingredients makes an irresistibly creamy and fluffy cheesecake topping that is sure to please even the pickiest of palates.
To finish off these keto cheesecake bites, a crunchy pecan topping is added. Pecans are a great source of healthy fats and they provide a delightful crunch when topped on these delicious desserts. To make the pecan topping, simply combine pecans, melted butter, and swerve sweetener with Erythritol, and then sprinkle it on top of the pre-baked cheesecake bites.
These delicious keto cheesecake bites are sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Plus, they are so easy to make that you can have them finished in no time. Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a simple and delicious keto-friendly treat, these pecan bars are sure to be a hit.