Description
Sinful chocolate swirls dance through this keto cheesecake brownies recipe, creating a luxurious dessert that balances rich cocoa with creamy cheesecake. Indulgent layers promise maximum flavor without compromising ketogenic dietary goals, ensuring pure satisfaction for health-conscious chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 oz (115g) sugar-free dark chocolate
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- ¾ cup (90g) blanched almond flour
- ⅔ cup (100g) powdered allulose
- ¾ cup (100g) powdered allulose
- 2 tbsps Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp sea salt (only if using unsalted butter)
- ¼ cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Heat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete bottom and side coverage.
- Brownie Base Creation: Melt butter and chocolate in double boiler until glossy. Remove from heat, whisk in vanilla, allulose, cocoa powder, almond flour, and sea salt. Incorporate eggs until uniform. Reserve 1/4 of batter and spread remaining mixture into prepared pan.
- Cheesecake Layer Formation: Blend cream cheese and allulose using electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add eggs, beating after each addition. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold reserved brownie batter into cheesecake mixture, creating marbled effect.
- Assembly and Topping: Pour marbled mixture over brownie base, creating artistic swirl pattern. Sprinkle sugar-free chocolate chips across surface for enhanced texture and flavor.
- Baking and Cooling Process: Bake for 35-40 minutes until cheesecake layer is nearly set with slight center jiggle. Cool completely at room temperature to facilitate clean cutting. Optional refrigeration will provide firmer consistency.
Notes
- Precise Ingredient Temperature: Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixing and better incorporation.
- Swirl Technique Mastery: Use a toothpick or knife to create elegant marbled patterns without overmixing, which can destroy the delicate texture.
- Baking Doneness Indicator: Look for slightly jiggly center and set edges as the perfect baking signal, preventing dry or overcooked brownies.
- Storage Strategy: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to develop and texture to stabilize for maximum enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg