Here’s a delicious Keto Cannoli Cheesecake Bars recipe:
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener (Swerve, Erythritol)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener (Swerve, Erythritol)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- Cannoli Filling:
- 1 cup sweetened ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
- Chocolate Topping (optional):
- 1 cup melted chocolate (sugar-free)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 350°F (180°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Crust: Mix almond flour, sweetener, melted butter and salt. Press into baking dish.
- Bake Crust: 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sweetener, eggs and vanilla. Stir in sour cream.
- Pour Cheesecake Filling: Over baked crust.
- Bake Cheesecake: 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Prepare Cannoli Filling: Mix ricotta, vanilla and pistachios (if using).
- Assemble: Spread cannoli filling over cooled cheesecake.
- Top with Chocolate (optional): Drizzle melted chocolate.
- Refrigerate: 4-6 hours or overnight.
Nutrition (approximate per serving)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Net Carbs: 3g
Keto Tips
- Choose sugar-free chocolate.
- Limit portion size.
- Use high-quality almond flour.
- Pair with keto-friendly beverages (coffee, tea).
Variations
- Lemon Cannoli: Add lemon zest and juice to ricotta filling.
- Chocolate Chip: Mix chocolate chips into cheesecake filling.
- Nut-Free Crust: Substitute coconut flour for almond flour.
- Cannoli Cream: Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.