These Amazing Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a perfect Fall dessert that even your non sugar-free low carb friends will devour!
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
I can't think of a more Fall type dessert than something that has caramel and apples in it, can you?
It's the season of all things apple, but many of you are all ready into pumpkin. I am too, don't get me wrong, especially since everyone is going crazy for my latest video of the Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse! But I decided to get "seasonal" and make sure to include an apple recipe this September! This will be your favorite way to enjoy a little apple this season!
Keto Shortbread Crust
It may seem like a bit of work, but it's a pretty simple recipe with 3 easy layers of deliciousness!
The first layer is like a shortbread crust made without almond or other nuts for those who have tree nut allergies like my youngest son. The middle is all cheesecake filling and it's topped with a crumble of apples and coconut flour mixture to make it have some fabulous texture once baked!
Sugar-Free Caramel Sauce
Of course it's best if chilled, but you could certainly enjoy it straight from the oven. Just be sure to allow it some time to set or it will fall apart when you try cutting into it. Cheesecake and crusts without gluten are known for that, just part of the issue baking low carb. Wait a bit and this will slice easily. Enjoy it with some of my Sugar-Free Caramel Sauce on top!
My hubby and the kids thought this recipe was phenomenal! They are usually quite picky, especially the hubby, but everyone thought the flavor and texture was out of this world!
Keto Low Carb Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Keto Low Carb Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Caramel Liquid Stevia or ½ cup sweetener of choice
Cheesecake filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temp
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon apple extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Caramel Liquid Stevia
Topping
- ¾ cup apples skinless, diced
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon butter softened
- ½ teaspoon Caramel liquid stevia
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine crust ingredients together in a bowl and stir well until combined. Spread onto a parchment-lined, 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the topping ingredients together in a small bowl, then sprinkle mixture over the cheesecake. Bake for 30 minutes, then chill 3-4 hours to set or overnight. Top with sugar-free caramel sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Here's my Sugar-Free Caramel Sauce for the topping!
- Here's the link to the Apple Extract in the cheesecake filling I used.
- Here's the link to the Caramel Stevia in the recipe!
Tess L
I'm not a fan of coconut flour, can I use almond flour instead?