Here's a truly spectacular and easy low carb dessert. If you can melt chocolate, you can make this! You won’t need any special order ingredients, a springform pan, or a water bath to enjoy this treat with your loved ones.
February 4 2019 recipe & photo by Kristie Sullivan, PhD, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Dessert
Here's a truly spectacular and easy low carb dessert. If you can melt chocolate, you can make this! You won’t need any special order ingredients, a springform pan, or a water bath to enjoy this treat with your loved ones.
USMetric
24 servingservings
Ingredients
Brownie batter
- 4 oz. (4⁄5 cup) 110 g (200 ml) sugar-free baking chocolate, chopped
- 6 oz. 170 g butter
- 1 cup (7 oz.) 240 ml (210 g) erythritol
- 4 4 large egglarge eggs
- 1 cup (4 oz.) 240 ml (110 g) almond flour
- 2 tsp 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ¼ tsp salt
Cream cheese filling
- 10 oz. (1¼ cups) 280 g (290 ml) cream cheese, softened
- 1⁄3 cup (1½ oz.) 80 ml (45 g) powdered erythritol
- 1 1 large egglarge eggs
- 2 tsp 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp 1 tsp raspberry extract (optional)
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 6 oz. (11⁄3 cups) 170 g (325 ml) fresh raspberries
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Instructions
Instructions are for 24 servings. Please modify as needed.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 9" x 13" (20 x 30 cm) baking dish with parchment paper so that the sides come up over the dish and can be used to easily lift the baked brownies from the pan.
Use a microwave or a small saucepan to melt the chocolate and butter on low heat. When melted, add the sweetener and stir until the sweetener is dissolved.
In a large bowl, mix eggs, almond flour, vanilla extract and salt. When thoroughly mixed, add the melted chocolate mixture and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to blend the cream cheese and powdered sweetener. When creamy and smooth, add the egg and mix well.
Stir in the vanilla extract, raspberry extract, and lemon juice.
Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
Drop large spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Use a knife to swirl the cheesecake batter into the brownie batter by dragging the tip through the batter in horizontal and vertical lines.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until set. Do not overbake. Let cool completely before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers if for some curious reason you have any!
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40 comments
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Pat Freeman
February 4 2019
Would like to try the free trial
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Ana
February 5 2019
Hello I'm done with 2 weeks challenge, what do you recommended following ?
thank you !
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
February 5 2019
https://www.dietdoctor.com/new-member
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
February 5 2019
Hello I'm done with 2 weeks challenge, what do you recommended following ?
You can continue on, eating any of our keto recipes!
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/recipes5
Cindy
February 6 2019
I only cook for myself and I'd like to cook in batch and enjoy a treat once in a while so can we freeze leftovers for another time? Can they be reheated in the micro-wave afterwards?
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Reply to comment #5 by Cindy
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
February 7 2019
I only cook for myself and I'd like to cook in batch and enjoy a treat once in a while so can we freeze leftovers for another time? Can they be reheated in the micro-wave afterwards?
Yes, these can be frozen. For thawing, you would have best results letting them thaw on a counter.
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Fanny
February 10 2019
I can’t get unsweetened chocolate where I live. Can I substitute cocoa powder?
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Tracey
February 10 2019
I loved these, my two favorites chocolate and raspberries.
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Selean
February 11 2019
Can I make them with out sweetners of any kind?
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Leigh Ann
February 11 2019
Gross. Erythritol? No way. Only stevia drops for me.
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Reply to comment #7 by Fanny
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
February 11 2019
Unfortunately cocoa powder would yield very different results.
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Reply to comment #9 by Selean
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
February 11 2019
Can I make them with out sweetners of any kind?
If you leave out sweetener entirely, these would likely be far too bitter.
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Sheila
February 16 2019
i see 2 gm carbs but do we have the other macros for this? Thanks!
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
February 18 2019
i see 2 gm carbs but do we have the other macros for this? Thanks!
Click the Nutrition + tab under the list of ingredients.
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Cheryl
February 24 2019
Made these for my son's Birthday Party today. Everyone had ice cream cake. My husband and I enjoyed the brownies. Delicious. My husband thought he would not get to enjoy desserts again on the low carb diet. So happy we found Diet Doctor. Everyone else had a slice and the women asked for the recipe
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Caitlin
May 1 2019
Are these Keto? I see low carb but does that mean they are also Keto? Sorry if its a stupid question, I'm new at this haha.
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
May 2 2019
Are these Keto? I see low carb but does that mean they are also Keto? Sorry if its a stupid question, I'm new at this haha.
People eating keto can eat these as they are very low carb and the fat is higher than the protein.
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Kate
June 5 2019
Can I swap out almond flour for coconut flour?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
June 6 2019
Can I swap out almond flour for coconut flour?
They are not a 1:1 sub as coconut flour requires more moisture than almond flour does. It's also more carb heavy.
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glen
June 13 2019
I’ve made these a few times, they are great. In Australia I use 90% Lindt chocolate
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Rebecca Divjak
October 4 2020
Any suggestions for preventing the chocolate seizing when you add the erythritol? Thanks!
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
October 4 2020
Any suggestions for preventing the chocolate seizing when you add the erythritol? Thanks!
You'll want to be sure the chocolate and butter are hot enough and melted thoroughly before adding the sweetener. Then be sure to mix so it blends well.
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Gary Burge
October 11 2020
Can I substitute the erythritol for xylitol? I hate the cooling sensation and aftertaste of erythritol
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
October 11 2020
Can I substitute the erythritol for xylitol? I hate the cooling sensation and aftertaste of erythritol
Sure! Just keep in mind the sweetness ratios may be different.
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Susan
October 12 2020
These are fabulous! This was the first keto dessert recipe I've tried and I was so skeptical because I make a pretty good regular cheesecake. These came out tasting like "regular" brownies and cheesecake - even hubby likes them and he's picky about anything tasting 'different'. I substituted the granular erythritol with Lakanto granulated monkfruit with erythritol because its all I had, and I didnt have raspberry extract. I did let them cool completely before serving. Oh, and I only had frozen raspberries so defrosted and drained. I have a feeling tonight the leftovers that have been refrigerated will be even better. Thanks for this recipe! Now I won't be so hesitant to try more.
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
October 13 2020
These are fabulous! This was the first keto dessert recipe I've tried and I was so skeptical because I make a pretty good regular cheesecake. These came out tasting like "regular" brownies and cheesecake - even hubby likes them and he's picky about anything tasting 'different'. I substituted the granular erythritol with Lakanto granulated monkfruit with erythritol because its all I had, and I didnt have raspberry extract. I did let them cool completely before serving. Oh, and I only had frozen raspberries so defrosted and drained. I have a feeling tonight the leftovers that have been refrigerated will be even better. Thanks for this recipe! Now I won't be so hesitant to try more.
I'm so glad that you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to let us know.
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Diana
October 16 2020
These brownies are scrumptious! I followed the recipe almost to a T, but used 8 ounces of mascarpone and 2 ounces of creme fraiche instead of cream cheese, because I forgot to buy cream cheese and surprisingly that's what I had in the fridge! The chocolate batter ended up a little thick, so the cheese filling was difficult to mix in. It looked more like a frosting, but it didn't subtract at all from the flavors. Absolutely delicious! Impossible to believe there's no sugar in these.
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Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
October 16 2020
These brownies are scrumptious! I followed the recipe almost to a T, but used 8 ounces of mascarpone and 2 ounces of creme fraiche instead of cream cheese, because I forgot to buy cream cheese and surprisingly that's what I had in the fridge! The chocolate batter ended up a little thick, so the cheese filling was difficult to mix in. It looked more like a frosting, but it didn't subtract at all from the flavors. Absolutely delicious! Impossible to believe there's no sugar in these.
I am glad you enjoyed it! Yes, the batter will be very thick.
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Una
November 15 2020
I wouldn't heat them up in a microwave! Just let them thaw in the fridge or in a room not too hot otherwise could go off.
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Una
November 15 2020
Xylitol is so much better than any other sweetnrr andcrecomnended by the famous world nutriyionis, Patrick Holford, in all his Keto and GI/GL recipe books. I've been using it for yearsong before any of this high fat low carb stuff, and so have my diabetic friends on my recommendation and back to eating selected puddings again.
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Una
November 15 2020
IMHO Xylitol is so much better than any other sweetner and recomnended by the famous world nutritionist, Patrick Holford, in all his Keto and GI/GL recipe books. I've been using it for years, long before any of this high fat low carb stuff, and so have my diabetic friends on my recommendation and they are back to eating selected puddings again, using it for any recipe that requires sugar.
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leanne14
November 22 2020
I thought this is a great recipe. Would be a great dish for a celebration / party. I found the chocolate brownie part very rich. I suppose after eating keto for months chocolate and richness seems so unusual. Glad I can freeze it - will take it to visit friends. Took me quite a while to make - having to make 2 batters and then put together for baking. I also spent a lot of time trying to get the erythritol to melt into the choc/butter solution. I spent ages reheating in the microwave and constantly stirring and still had granules. gave up in the end. Does granulated erythritol not dissolve easily?
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
November 22 2020
I thought this is a great recipe. Would be a great dish for a celebration / party. I found the chocolate brownie part very rich. I suppose after eating keto for months chocolate and richness seems so unusual. Glad I can freeze it - will take it to visit friends. Took me quite a while to make - having to make 2 batters and then put together for baking. I also spent a lot of time trying to get the erythritol to melt into the choc/butter solution. I spent ages reheating in the microwave and constantly stirring and still had granules. gave up in the end. Does granulated erythritol not dissolve easily?
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! The erythritol may depend on the brand and whether or not it has other sweeteners or fillers.
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Kate
December 25 2020
I followed the recipe exactly and I can attest that these are fabulous.
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
December 26 2020
I followed the recipe exactly and I can attest that these are fabulous.
Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed this recipe!
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abbey jarman
January 2 2021
In the UK where it seems impossible to get sugar free chocolate, I used 82% and 40g Stevia which worked well. (+ 20g Stevia in the cheesecake mix). I also swapped raspberries (I'm not a fan of pips) for a small handful of blueberries. Excellent recipe, DD: no one would ever know this was a low-carb treat! Note: Stevia instead of erythritol, not as well!
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Deanna
September 26 2021
These came out really pretty and taste great! So excited I found this website💞. Everything I have tried has been great! I’m down 20 pounds eating great!
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Stefanie
February 2 2022
Probably would have come out better if the butter measurement was in Tbs instead of ounces. I saw butter and 6 and assumed Tbs (because that’s what butter is always measured in), but later when I reread the recipe, I realize it says 6 OUNCES of butter. Annoying.
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atadero
February 10 2022
can I use unsweetened baking chocolate or should I use sugar free chocolate such as Lilly's 70% dark chocolate bars?
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
February 10 2022
can I use unsweetened baking chocolate or should I use sugar free chocolate such as Lilly's 70% dark chocolate bars?
Yes, the unsweetened baking chocolate will work best!
