Keto Cheesecake Brownie Bars

 

These keto cheesecake brownies are the best keto dessert! The bottom brownie layer is made with cocoa powder and eggs and is topped with a sugar-free cheesecake.

INGREDIENTS:

Brownie Layer:

• 4 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup swerve sweetener or coconut sugar
• 6 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt

Cheesecake Layer:

• 8 ounces organic cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons swerve sweetener or coconut sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 organic eggs, at room temperature

INSTRUCTIONS

Brownie Layer

1. Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix dry ingredients together.
3. Add eggs one at a time until combined.
4. Add the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract.
5. Mix well and pour into a greased 8×8 inch pan.
6. Bake brownies for 15-20 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the middle of the brownies comes out clean.

Cheesecake Layer:

1. Beat all the ingredients together until smooth.
2. It is important that the cream cheese is room temp or it will chunk up. You can use a stick blender to smooth out the mixture if your cream cheese isn’t soft enough.
3. Pour cheesecake mix over baked and slightly cooled brownie layer.
4. Return to the oven and bake 25-30 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is lightly brown.
5. Allow to cool for several hours before serving.
6. Cut into squares and serve.