No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cheesecake Bars is a simple dessert recipe that is also friendly to sugar free, keto low carbohydrate, and gluten free diets.

This simple bar recipe features the rich flavors of chocolate in a crunchy crust with a lush cheesecake topping.

What makes Chocolate Cheesecake Bars so good?

 
This is a two layer dessert that can be made in a matter of minutes.

The simple almond chocolate crust in this cheesecake is topped with a flavorful cream cheese filling that has no added sugar in it.

Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free Chocolate Depression Cake

That simple chocolate cake was inspired by the popular cake baked during the depression era. Both this recipe for cheesecake bars and that recipe for cake are delicious chocolate desserts made with no added sugar.

To make this recipe you will need almond flour. You can find a selection of almond flour here.

Ingredients needed to make a sugar free chocolate Cheesecake Bars.

Crust.

• Almond flour. This is for the low carbohydrate gluten free sugar free crust.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Added for the chocolaty flavor and color.
• Sugar Free Powdered Sugar. Granulated or other sugar alternatives will not work here.
• Vanilla Extract. Added for a bit of flavor balance.
• Coconut Oil. This needs to be melted.

Chocolate cheesecake filling.

• Cream Cheese. Use full fat cream cheese that has been softened to room temperature.
• Sugar Free Powdered Sugar. Again, other sugar alternative will not work in this recipe.
• Vanilla Extract. Added for flavor.
• Sugar Free Chocolate Chips. Use sugar free semi sweet chips or keto chocolate chips. The chocolate chips should be melted according the the directions on the packaging and cooled to room temperature before adding it to this recipe.
• Heavy Whipping Cream. Make sure that you heavy whipping cream is cold for best results.

Expert Tip👉 Take your chocolate cheesecake up a notch by using another flavor extract. You can try chocolate extract, maple extract, or even a rum extract for example.
 

How to make No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cheesecake Bars.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16

1. Line a square baking pan with parchment paper that overhangs the sides of the pan.
2. To make the crust, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder and the sugar free powdered sugar. Pour the melted coconut oil over the mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking pan and press it evenly into the bottom. Refrigerate the crust until firm.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. Add the sugar free powdered sugar and the vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until combined. The blend in the melted sugar free chocolate chips and mix until incorporated.
4. To make the whipped cream, in a clean mixing bowl using clean beaters or whisk attachment, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form (about three to four minutes with a stand mixer). Once the soft peaks have formed you can fold the whipped topping into the first bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Then transfer the ingredients to your chilled crust, spreading everything evenly over the crust.
5. Cover the cheesecake with wrap and refrigerate until set (at least four hours, overnight preferred).
6. Cut the bars and top them as desired before serving.

 
Expert Tip👉 If you decide to freeze these cheesecake bars it is a good idea to first thaw them out in your refrigerator overnight before serving.

How to beat heavy whipping cream.

Heavy whipping cream is used to make the cheesecake topping in this recipe.
Proper beating of the heavy whipping cream means that you will incorporate the air needed for the structure of your cheesecake. You can find a the recipe for Sugar Free Whipped Cream here (for the topping not the ingredient used in this recipe).

Tips for making the best no bake chocolate cheesecake bars

The crust used in this recipe is a no bake crust that will need to set in the refrigerator before it can be filled. You can simply make the crust and refrigerate it while you prepare the filling. If the crust is not fully set you can place it into the freeze for a few minutes to finish setting.

More helpful tips for you.

1. For best results, use a cream cheese that is full in fat and that is softened to room temperature. This will ensure that the filling will be smooth and lush like a cheesecake is expected to be.
2. Heavy whipping cream is whipped up to soft peaks to make whipped cream. It is a good idea to refrigerate the mixing bowl and beaters for best results with your whipped cream efforts.
3. It is essential that you allow the cheesecake to fully set in your refrigerator before slicing and serving. It should take about four hours to set however, overnight is suggested.

How to store no bake cheesecake bars.

These cheesecake bars should be stored in an airtight container.
If properly stored, they should keep for up to four days refrigerated and about three months when frozen.

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