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Vanilla and Chocolate Cheesecake Bars – Keto/Low Carb/Gluten Free

November 23, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 9 Comments

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These vanilla and chocolate cheesecake bars are as tasty as they are beautiful! They are surprisingly easy to make and take less than 45 minutes to prepare!

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There’re few Keto cream cheese recipes that are more popular than cheesecake. These vanilla and chocolate swirled cheesecake bars are so decadent, yet so easy to make.

slice of vanilla and chocolate swirl cheesecake on white plate

The only hard part is allowing them to chill in the fridge before eating them! But trust me, the wait is so well worth it!

vanilla and chocolate swirl cheesecake with slice taken out

They’re not only delicious, the swirled flavors make a beautiful presentation. This low carb cheesecake bar recipe is great to serve at your next get together or bring to a party and no one will even know they are Keto/low carb!

Ingredients to Make Keto Cheesecake Bars

  • Super fine almond flour
  • Grass-fed unsalted butter
  • Egg
  • Swerve confectioners
  • Vanilla extract
  • Cream cheese
  • Lily’s dark chocolate chips
  • Sour cream

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Low Carb Vanilla and Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

To Make the Gluten Free Cheesecake Crust

Preheat oven to 350F.

Add the almond flour, butter, egg, swerve confectioners and vanilla extract to the bowl of a food processor and mix until a dough is formed.

Place the dough in a 8 x 8 glass or ceramic baking dish lined with parchment paper and press out in an even layer.


How to Make Low Carb Cream Cheese Filling

Add the cream cheese to a mixing bowl and mix.

Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the Swerve slowly.

Then add in the vanilla and sour cream and mix again.

Remove ½ cup of the batter and put it in a separate bowl.

And the melted chocolate and mix until combined.

Pour most of the plain batter over the crust.

Dollop half of the chocolate batter over the top.

Take a butter knife and gently swirl the batter together, without touching the crust.

Dollop the remaining vanilla and chocolate batter alternately, and swirl together again.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center has just set.  There will still be a slight jiggle to it.

Vanilla and Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars - Keto, Low Carb, Sugar & Gluten Free

Chill in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours or until set before cutting and serving.

Tips for Making Low Carb Cheesecake Bars

  • Always use full fat cream cheese. It’s all about quality ingredients when you’re making a Keto cheesecake recipe. Low fat cream cheese has fillers that can cause a cheesecake to very easily flop. The more fat, the creamier the cheesecake will be.
  • To prevent lumpy cheesecake bars, set the cream cheese out on the counter and allow it to come completely to room temperature before mixing.
  • Don’t skip the sour cream. Not only does the tanginess of sour cream balance out the flavor of cream cheese, it helps add a smoother texture.  
  • Refrain from over mixing the batter. When you overmix the batter, air pockets will form, which will not only make your Keto cheesecake bars look unattractive when bubbles rise to the top during baking, the added air can cause them the crack.
  • Another way to prevent cracking is don’t over bake them. These low carb cheesecake bars will still have a slight jiggle to them when they are done, but the edges will be set.
  • In order to get clean slices, the most important thing is to allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely. Cut them with a sharp knife and clean the knife in between cuts.

Are There Carbs in Cheesecake?

By using Swerve as the sweetener and swapping out the all-purpose flour for almond flour, you can have delicious sugar free cheesecake bars with minimal carbs. This recipe has 5 net carbs per serving. You can’t beat that for a such a decadent dessert!

vanilla and chocolate swirl cheesecake slices stacked up

Can You Eat Cheesecake on Keto?

Cheesecake bars are one dessert that is easily adaptable into a Keto friendly version. With swapping out a few ingredients, they make a great choice for a Keto dessert.

The ingredients that make the cheesecake bars so rich and creamy, like cream cheese and sour cream, are a really good source of fat for those following Keto.

vanilla and chocolate swirl cheesecake slices stacked up on white plate

Substitutions for Cheesecake Bars

  • If you prefer all vanilla flavor, skip the chocolate portion of the recipe. The cooking time and other preparation steps will stay the same.
  • For extra richness, add a dollop of whipped cream and shaved Lily’s chocolate right on top before serving.
  • For a little mocha flavor, add Coffee Extract or instant espresso powder to the chocolate mixture.
  • Serve with a few fresh raspberries or strawberries on the side for a nice little burst of flavor.
slice of vanilla and chocolate swirl cheesecake on white plate

Because these vanilla and chocolate cheesecake bars are made with cream cheese, in order to keep them fresh, they’ll need to be kept in the fridge.

For leftovers, wrap the Keto cheesecake bars well and store in the freezer. To thaw, place them in the fridge for a few hours.

More Keto Dessert Bars

  • Lemon Bars
  • Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
  • Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
  • Pumpkin Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake Bars
slice of vanilla and chocolate swirl cheesecake on white plate with bite taken out

More Keto and Low Carb Cheesecake Recipes

  • Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce
  • Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
  • Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles
  • Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
  • Cheesecake Fat Bombs
Vanilla and Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

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Vanilla and Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free
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Vanilla and Chocolate Cheesecake Bars – Keto/Low Carb/Gluten Free

These vanilla and chocolate cheesecake bars are as tasty as they are beautiful! 

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Author Keto Cooking Christian
Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 319kcal

INGREDIENTS

For the Crust

  • 2 cups super fine almond flour
  • ⅓ cup grass-fed unsalted butter melted
  • 1 whole egg
  • ⅓ cup swerve confectioners or powdered erythritol
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup Lily’s dark chocolate chips or other sugar-free chocolate, melted
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup  swerve confectioners
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 teaspoons  vanilla extract
US Customary – Metric

PREPARATION

To Make the Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Add the almond flour, butter, egg, swerve confectioners and vanilla extract to the bowl of a food processor and mix until a dough is formed.
  • Place the dough in a 8 x 8 glass or ceramic baking dish lined with parchment paper and press out in an even layer.

To Make the Filling

  • Add the cream cheese to a mixing bowl and mix  Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the swerve slowly.
  • Add in the vanilla and sour cream.  Remove ½ cup of the batter and mix with the melted chocolate.  Pour most of the plain batter over the crust.  Dollop half of the chocolate batter over the top.  Take a butter knife and gently swirl the batter together, without touching the crust.  Dollop the remaining vanilla and chocolate batter alternately, and swirl together again.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center has just set.  There will still be a slight jiggle to it.
  • Chill in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours or until set before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla and Chocolate Cheesecake Bars – Keto/Low Carb/Gluten Free
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Please feel free to verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.
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Holly LaPrade
2 days ago

Do you bake the crust before adding the filling? I want to bake this this weekend for my girls!

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Keto Cooking Christian
2 days ago
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I don’t, because it bakes for nearly 40 minutes which is plenty of time for the crust to cook.

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Barb Drost
9 months ago

Can you substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream?

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Keto Cooking Christian
9 months ago
Reply to  Barb Drost

Sure, that should work just fine!

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Debbie
1 year ago

Oooh! I have to make these, too! Only I am too cheap to buy SF chocolate, so I’ll use the cocoa+Swerve+butter substitution for them.

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Keto Cooking Christian
1 year ago
Reply to  Debbie

I can’t say for sure how they’ll turn out, but please let me know!

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DavetteB
1 year ago

The crust looks so rich I want to it by itself! 😃 On my list as soon as I get more almond flour!

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Lyssa
2 years ago

How did you figure out the macros? Im wondering what Im doing wrong. Im getting 5g net a serving not 4

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Keto Cooking Christian
2 years ago
Reply to  Lyssa

Hi Lyssa,
You are absolutely right, it should be 5 net carbs. The Lily’s chocolate was not factored in for some reason. I’ve just corrected them and thanks for letting me know!

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