Keto Caramel Mocha Cheesecake Bars
These decadent three layer Keto Caramel Mocha Cheesecake Bars are the perfect sweet treat! Each bar contains just 2.5 net carbs!
There is nothing I love more than a good cheesecake! It has always been one of my favorite desserts, I find sweet, creamy cheesecake so satisfying! Today I am sharing an indulgent dessert that takes traditional cheesecake to a whole new level with the addition of keto caramel sauce, rich chocolate and coffee!
This three layer delight is perfect for those on a keto, or diabetic friendly diet. It also stores and freezes well so you might want to make a double batch! For more fun fall recipes, check out this list of 20+ Easy Fall Desserts!
Ingredients for Keto Cheesecake Bars
As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need for this recipe. Simply keep scrolling for the full recipe and instructions.
- Almond flour
- Butter
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Confectioners Monkfruit Sweetener
- Vanilla Extract
- Cocoa Powder
- Coffee Grounds
- Eggs
- Keto Caramel Sauce
How do you make Low Carb Cheesecake Bars
This recipe has three layers. It takes a bit of time, but it is so worth it!
- Combine the melted butter, sweetener, and almond flour. Press into a lined 8×8 pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 7 minutes or until lightly set and just beginning to brown. Do not overcook!
- The next layer is the mocha cheesecake. To make this layer beat the cream cheese, confectioners sweetener, sour cream, cocoa powder, vanilla and coffee grounds with an electric mixer. Spread it over the crust after the crust has cooled completely.
- Lastly, beat the cream cheese, confectioners sweetener, vanilla and keto caramel sauce with an electric mixer. Spread it over the mocha layer and bake until cooked through.
What kind of Keto Caramel Sauce should I use?
For this recipe I use my homemade, three ingredient caramel sauce. This sauce is sugar free and super easy to make. You can easily double the recipe and store the extra caramel in the fridge. Add it to coffee or cinnamon rolls for a real treat!
If you want to make this recipe, but are not necessarily following a keto diet you can use a store bought caramel sauce if you prefer.
Can I Freeze Cheesecake Bars?
Cheesecake Bars keep in the freezer for up to 3 months if stored in an air tight freezer container. Before you freeze your cheesecake, be sure that it has cooled to room temperature.
Then simply slice, if you want to be able to remove one piece at a time, or you can freeze unsliced if you prefer. Simply remove the cheesecake one day before serving and allow it to thaw in the fridge.
Tips for the Best Low Carb Cheesecake Dessert
- Line the pan! This will make clean up and removal of the bars so much easier. You can use parchment paper or foil if you prefer.
- The crust is very buttery, you may question the amount of butter, but trust me! This ensures a soft, buttery shortbread crust. Less butter will result in a dry, crumbly crust.
- Bake the crust and allow it to cool completely before adding the cheesecake layers.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest texture.
- Beat each cheesecake layer with an electric mixer until completely combined.
How many net carbs are in each bar?
You will find the complete nutritional information listed just below the recipe and instructions. If cut into 12 equal portions, each serving contains 2.5 net carbs. If cut into larger servings of 9 equal portions, it contains 3.4 net carbs and 393 calories each.
More Easy Keto Desserts:
- Keto Lemon Cheesecake Bars
- Low Carb Cheesecake Brownies
- Keto No Bake Cookies
- Easy Keto Cheesecake Bars
Get the Recipe: Keto Salted Caramel Mocha Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons confectioners Monkfruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mocha Cheesecake Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup confectioners Monkfruit Sweetener
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh coffee grounds
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup confectioners Monkfruit Sweetener
- 1/4 cup keto caramel sauce, recipe linked below
- 1 large egg
Equipment
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Combine the melted butter, almond flour, sweetener, and vanilla in a small bowl and press into the foil lined pan.
- Pre-bake crust for 7 minutes, it should not be firm just slightly beginning to brown around the edges.
Remove crust and allow it to cool. DO NOT add the cheesecake layer while it is hot.
For the Mocha Cheesecake Layer:
- Combine the cream cheese, sweetener, cocoa powder, sour cream, egg and coffee grounds in a mixing bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
- Spread the mocha cheesecake layer over the completely cooled crust.
For the Salted Caramel Cheesecake Layer
- Combine the cream cheese, sweetener, keto caramel sauce, vanilla extract and egg in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy with an electric mixer.
- Spread evenly over the mocha cheesecake layer.
- Bake the cheesecake at 350 degrees F for 22-25 minutes until the center has set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
- Slice and serve with whipped cream and additional keto caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
I’m ready for November, but I’m not ready for the holidays yet! And yes, I’m totally in denial that its fall, where did summer go?! 🙂 These cheesecake squares look delicious, Annie! I’m a huge fan of anything with caramel, but the addition of mocha sounds like it takes these cuties to another level. Yum!
You know I almost only did caramel but I thought, hey, why not?! 😉
I think the name of this recipe alone is enough to make some weak in the knees. These look amazing! Everything I love packed into a cheesecake!
I know, right?! I love it! Two of my favorite coffee drinks mixed with my favorite dessert! 🙂
I am drooling over just the name of this. I am kind of obsessed with salted caramel at the moment as well. Can’t get enough of it!
Oh Dannii me too! I just love it!
Eeks, I know – this year just flew by! These cheesecake squares look perfect for serving at the holidays! Love anything with salted caramel and with mocha too? Yum!
It is hard to beat that flavor combo, isn’t it Kelly?!
Um wow. I LOVE cheesecake anything. The whole countdown to Christmas kind of freaks me out though, because I have to start AND finish Christmas shopping and have a baby before then! lol
Oh Ashley I would be a whole lot freaked out by that countdown! ha! 🙂
this looks heavenly! and all that salted caramel is making me drool!! Pinning!
DROOOOOOL!!! WOW. These look impressive and amazing. Pinned!!!
Thanks Kathy!! 🙂
I hate how fast the time goes once October hits! I need to get into the holiday baking swing for sure, and I can tell you these cheesecake squares would be a huge hit on the holiday table! This is one delicious combination. 🙂
Thank you Marcie! And I agree! October is my favorite month but it has flown by and I know the rest of the year will only go by faster!
Coffee and dessert in one – WIN! I’ll bet these are amazing!
I think I am on a mission to cram as much coffee as I can into things these days! ha!
I had cheesecake on my mind last night, and now I am ogling yours! It looks wonderful, and I love the presentation in the gift bucket.
Thank you so much Andrea!! I think baked goodies are the best gift! You get to enjoy them but none of the work! 🙂
Just the NAME of this cheesecake is enough to make me drool. Your photos? Mindblowing gorgeous. These squares are PERFECT, Annie! Salted caramel, mocha, AND cheesecake? I need some of your awesome creativity. 🙂
Sarah you are so sweet! Thank you for your kind words!! 🙂
You have achieved your goal! Mind. Officially. Blown. Where did that summer go?? This dessert looks amazing(!) and will be at the top of my holiday to-do list! Pinned!
Thanks Annie! I seriously just stared at the calender and thought “No way, I must have missed a month!” 🙂
These look amazing! The two best coffee drinks packed into cheesecake bars, doesn’t get much better than that! Love these!
I agree Stacey!! 🙂 Thank you!
These squares are a cheesecake lover’s dream. I’m swooning over the salted caramel combined with coffee. Love!
Thanks so much Jen! It is winning combo! 🙂
Oh my GEEEE!! These cheesecake squares just WOW!! Cream cheese, chocolate, salted caramel ohh I am literally salivating as I am writing this.. So delicious.. Love it 😀
Thank you so much Arpita!! Go big or go home, right?! 😉
Simply yummy!
Thanks Thao!! 🙂
Stoooop it, you’re making me alll anxious about the upcoming holidays! So little time left to prepare! Those cheesecake squares on the other hand… DELICIOUS! I love salted caramel and cheesecake anything so I’m pretty much all over them!
I know! It is crazy! Where in the world did the time go?!
Oh my heavens. I am loving these bars! ANd the pictures are just stunning!! 🙂
Thank you Renee!!
Salted caramel is my weakness. These are amazing!
Mine too!! 🙂
I need to find some of those caramel bits! I could eat them by the handful! These cheesecake squares look amazing, Annie! I’m hoping that can of bars has my address on it 🙂
Nine weeks left? Oh my goodness! This looks amazing and so easy to make! I love baked goods as gifts – so thoughtful, affordable and usually I make something I most likely wouldn’t have made for myself. #client
These look SO amazing!! Salted caramel anything has got to be good. I love the Kraft caramel bits– best invention ever. Little bits of chewy heaven. 😉
Cheesecake bars are one of my favorites. So creamy and delicious! These sound crazy good with the two kinds of swirls. What a great gift for the holidays (that are coming up way too fast)!
These bars are definitely my happy place, Annie! I seriously love all these flavors and together, what a winner!
Coffee grounds? Do you mean instant coffee or the grounds from brewed coffee?
No not instant coffee. Fresh coffee grounds from unbrewed coffee.