These Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are going to be your new favorite keto dessert! They are a keto, low-carb, grain-free, gluten-free treat made to share with family and friends.
Healthy Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
These Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are so filling that you won't feel the need to scarf down a dozen - but they taste amazing, so you may want seconds!
Thanks to grass-fed butter, sour cream, and cream cheese, these cheesecake bars are full of healthy fats, which make them the perfect keto treat.
Dessert on Keto
Although the keto diet prohibits sugar, you can still enjoy upgraded versions of your favorite desserts.
With just a few simple swaps, you can turn a carb-loaded dessert into a fat and protein-filled treat that will keep you satisfied and won't send you on the "glu-coaster".
The desserts that you typically find in a grocery store are loaded with sugar, highly processed additives, and practically no nutritional value at all.
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Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Ingredient Swaps
With just a few simple swaps, you can turn any dessert into a delicious keto one!
For these bars, here are the swaps we made.
- Swap #1: Swap white flour for almond flour! It adds more nutrients and healthy fats, which and makes the dessert more filling with less carbs.
- Swap #2: Swap sugar for erythritol! It's a staple for keto desserts and recipes.
- Swap #3: Swap brown sugar for Sukrin Gold! If you are unfamiliar with Sukrin Gold, it is a brown sugar substitute made from erythritol and stevia. It really does have the warmth and texture of brown sugar that you just can't get from regular erythritol.
Can You Have Fruits on Keto?
Fruit on the ketogenic diet can be tricky. Some people think you must eliminate fruit completely, while others (like us) believe that certain low-carb fruits can be included in moderation as part of a healthy keto diet.
When looking at fruit, pay attention to the net carb count (total carbs minus fiber).
Here are our CKL-approved fruits:
- Lemons and Limes: 4 grams net carbs/fruit
- Blackberries: 6 grams net carbs/cup
- Raspberries: 7 grams net carbs/cup
- Strawberries: 8 grams net carbs/cup
- Blueberries: 9 grams net carbs/half cup
This recipe uses fresh raspberries, which are packed with antioxidants and essential nutrients.
Raspberries contain high levels of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and manganese, so this dessert has better nutrition profile than a store-bought raspberry pastry (that uses sugary raspberry preserves instead of the actual berry).
What Equipment You Need
Let's Get Cooking
First, you will be making 4 layers for these Keto Bars.
- Almond Layer: Made with melted butter, granular erythritol, eggs, almond extract, and almond flour.
- Cheesecake Layer: Made with softened cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and granular erythritol.
- Raspberry Layer: Made with just raspberries.
- Crumble Layer: Made with almond flour, a brown sugar substitute (such as Sukrin Gold), and butter.
All you need to do is to prepare each layer into four separate bowls like we did below.
Assemble the Keto Bars
Next, line a 7 x 11" inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Pour in the almond layer first and spread out evenly across the baking pan.
Dollop the cream cheese layer on top of the almond layer. Use a spatula to gently smooth the cream cheese mixture over the almond layer without getting the two mixed together.
Carefully, spoon the raspberry sauce on top of the cream cheese layer and sprinkle the crumbles over top.
Make sure to just gently sprinkle the crumble layer over top. You don't want the crumbles to mix into the other layers.
It should look like the picture below.
Bake at 325°F for 45-60 minutes or until the edges start to brown and center is cooked through.
Let the Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Bars cool for 45 minutes to an hour before cutting them into squares.
We know that is a long to time to wait for these delicious keto bars - but trust us, the wait is worth it!!
Also, we won't judge (or blame you) if you take a small bite off the corner while you wait!
Craving More Keto Dessert Recipes?
If you’d like more delicious desserts that are perfectly keto, then check out these favorites:
- Keto Zucchini Bread Whoopie Pies
- Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Keto Triple Chocolate Doughnuts
- Keto Apricot And Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
Recipe
Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
For the Almond Layer
- 1/2 cup melted grass-fed butter
- 1/2 cup granular erythritol
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 teaspoons almond extract optional
- 1 cup almond flour
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz. pack softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granular erythritol
For the Raspberry Layer
- 1 cup raspberries
For the Crumble Layer
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup Sukrin Gold
- 4 tablespoons cold grass-fed butter cut into pieces
- pinch of salt
Instructions
For the Almond Layer
- Beat the butter and erythritol in a medium bowl with a hand mixer for 1 minute.
- Add in the eggs and almond extract (if using) and beat again until a smooth mixture forms.
- Add in the almond flour and mix until incorporated.
- Set aside.
For the Cheesecake Layer
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream together with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and erythritol and beat for 1-2 minutes until well combined.
- Set aside.
For the Raspberry Layer
- Warm the raspberries in small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until the raspberries are broken down and a sauce forms.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- For the Crumble Layer
- Put all the ingredients into a small bowl and combine with a fork until you get pea-sized crumbles.
To Assemble
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- Line a 7" x 11" inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pour in the almond layer first and spread out evenly across the baking pan.
- Dollop the cream cheese layer on top of the almond layer. Use a spatula to gently smooth the cream cheese mixture over the almond layer without getting the two mixed together.
- Carefully, spoon the raspberry sauce on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the crumbles on top of the raspberry sauce.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the edges start to brown and center is cooked through.
- Let cool for 45 minutes to an hour before cutting into squares.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Line your tin with parchment so that they are easy to remove once cooled.
- Spread the layers as evenly as you can in the baking tin.
- Bake the bars in a pre-heated oven so that they cook through evenly.
Nutrition
We Can't Wait To See You Try It!
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Lisa M
Has anybody made this with an 8" x 8" pan? What is the time adjustment, if so? The next size up I own is 8" x 12"...(and of course a 9" x 13", which I am sure is too large). Is this recipe worth purchasing the 7" x 11" pan for and if so, how deep? Thanks.
Jane
Has anyone used a 9x13 or 8x8 pan instead of the 11x7. I don’t have that size and would love to try this recipe
Tammy
I don't think the recipe as it reads would be enough to fill a 9 x 13 pan but I used a 9 x 9" pan and it was fine.
Jane
Has anyone tried this is a 9x13 inch pan or 9x9? I don’t have a 7x11 and I reall don’t want to buy another pan.
Michelle
8 X 11 worked great!
Debi
Turned out great!
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Also - this is one of our favs! So glad you liked it!
Kerry
Can I use vanilla extract can't find almond extract anywhere
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Kerry! You sure can!
Maytte
Hi, is it ok to freeze them?
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Maytte! Yes - these should freeze well.
Kim
Made this in a glass pie pan. Turned out really good. Added few walnuts into crumble mixture. Thank you !
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Kim - we are glad it worked it worked with a glass pie pan! And great idea on adding some walnuts!
Kimberly Cooper
Absolutely awesome!
Katie
Can I use frozen berries?
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Yes- just make sure they are defrosted and drained well.
Rachel
We made these last night and all I can say is THANK YOU!! ? these were so delicious! We loved the almond extract in there, it was nice to have something different as opposed to the traditional almond crust
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Rachel!! We are so happy you like them!!! Thank you so much for the kind words!
Colby Winston
Looking forward to making this recipe. I would love to do a lemon flavored one, but how would you substitute lemon for the raspberries? Thanks.
Arielle
I added a sugar free lemon jello powder package to the cheese mixture, it was divine 🙂
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Amazing idea!! So glad you liked it!!!
Barb G
Hi,
I just prepared these moments ago. I used every item listed with no substitutions. I’m going to post a picture and share my thoughts on this well put together recipe. The finished product looks delicious.
Desiree
This recipe looks amazing and I'm gonna try it. However, the size of the pan called for is unbelievably infuriating to me. NO ONE OWNS A 7×11 IN BAKING PAN!!! NO ONE!!!
I hope it turns out in a 8×8 because I refuse to buy a pan for just this that I know I will NEVER use again. When developing a recipe I would think it would be wise and considerate to use common sizes for the pan so everyday people can make the recipe.
Rant over.
Daisy
I own one. A 7x11 IS a common size for a baking dish. Just because you don't own one, doesn't mean others don't. The problem here is your lack of appropriate baking equipment, not her recipe.
Nancy
11 × 7 is so common. They come in the pyrex set, 12 x 9, 11 x 7 and 8 x8. I have mine in the oven right now.
Sandra
Hello, on the nutrition facts is it 4.5 g of carbs per slide? And how big are the slices? Thanks!
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Sandra - the slices are about 1.5-2 inch squares.
Karen
I made this today, a little skeptical after doing keto for nearly 3 years and learning, from many failed recipes that just because it looks and sounds amazing doesn’t mean it tastes amazing. BUT.......this does!!! This is absolutely AMAZING!! Tastes just like cherry bake well tart to me and the almond taste coming through is a winner in my book! Well done, this really is bloomin delicious! I’d post a pic of mine if I could as it looks the part! Thanks so much for sharing!
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Karen! You are so welcome!! Thank you so much for your kind words!!
Julie Meadows
Can I use blueberries or strawberries instead?
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Julie! Yes - you sure can!
Rebecca
How long will these keep in the fridge? Also I just made them:) they are currently cooling. I can’t wait to cut them up. Thank you for this awesome recipe!
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Rebecca - these bars will keep up to a week in the fridge!! So excited for you to try them!!
Sherry Huggins
All your recipes look yummy and I can hardly wait to try them. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Thank you so much Sherry!!!!! We hope you enjoy them!!!
Sharon
These are delicious!! My husband and I just started keto a little over 4weeks ago and my husband said it was his favorite!! Thanks so much for sharing ??
Charlotte
Hi, could I subtitute erythirol for a xylitol?
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Charlotte! You sure can! Substitute it 1:1.
Alicia
In the text body it says coconut oil is in the recipe, but it's not an ingredient in the bars. Is it supposed to be in there? If so, where?
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Alicia! Great catch. No - coconut oil is not in the recipe!
Alicia
Thank you! I thought maybe I missed it. The bars were delicious!
Ashley
I don't really have a comment more a question. Could I substitute the almond flour for coconut flour? Almond flour makes my husband and I sick. Thank you.
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Hi Ashley! So substituting almond flour for coconut flour wouldn't work for the Almond Layer of this recipe. But we do have a coconut crust recipe that you could use.
Coconut Crust Recipe:
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup collagen peptides
6 tablespoons melted coconut oil or melted butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sweetener
2 teaspoons water
Mix all the ingredients in medium bowl and press into dish. Bake at 350°F for 14 minutes.
Bake this crust first then add the cream cheese and raspberry layers and bake for another 25 minutes or so.
You can sub 3 tablespoons of coconut flour for the almond flour in the crumble layer.
Hope this help!
Ashley
Thank you so much!
Deb
Can I use spreadable cream cheese? In the tub.