Here’s a delicious Keto Cannoli Cheesecake Bars recipe:
Ingredients
1. Crust:
2. 1 1/2 cups almond flour
3. 1/4 cup granulated sweetener (Swerve, Erythritol)
4. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
6. Cheesecake Filling:
7. 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
8. 1/2 cup granulated sweetener (Swerve, Erythritol)
9. 2 large eggs
10. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11. 1 cup sour cream
12. Cannoli Filling:
13. 1 cup sweetened ricotta cheese
14. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
15. 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
16. Chocolate Topping (optional):
17. 1 cup melted chocolate (sugar-free)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: 350°F (180°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Crust: Mix almond flour, sweetener, melted butter and salt. Press into baking dish.
3. Bake Crust: 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
4. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sweetener, eggs and vanilla. Stir in sour cream.
5. Pour Cheesecake Filling: Over baked crust.
6. Bake Cheesecake: 25-30 minutes or until set.
7. Prepare Cannoli Filling: Mix ricotta, vanilla and pistachios (if using).
8. Assemble: Spread cannoli filling over cooled cheesecake.
9. Top with Chocolate (optional): Drizzle melted chocolate.
10. Refrigerate: 4-6 hours or overnight.
Nutrition (approximate per serving)
1. Calories: 420
2. Protein: 12g
3. Fat: 38g
4. Carbohydrates: 5g
5. Net Carbs: 3g
Keto Tips
1. Choose sugar-free chocolate.
2. Limit portion size.
3. Use high-quality almond flour.
4. Pair with keto-friendly beverages (coffee, tea).
Variations
1. Lemon Cannoli: Add lemon zest and juice to ricotta filling.
2. Chocolate Chip: Mix chocolate chips into cheesecake filling.
3. Nut-Free Crust: Substitute coconut flour for almond flour.
4. Cannoli Cream: Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
