Keto Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Keto Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars are a delicious low-carb dessert. We make this bar with Keto Crescent dough base, and it has a layer of creamy cheesecake filling, which we sweeten with Erythritol, then covered with another dough sheet. These cheesecake bars are very indulgent, crispy, and delicious, which makes this dessert a great choice for making for some special occasions, holidays, or along with a quick weeknight dinner. These cheesecake bars store perfectly, so we can easily make a big batch of these bars to satiate our sweet cravings when we want. These Keto Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars contain dairy in the form of cream cheese and butter, so we can make use of dairy-free products to prepare non-dairy bars, and they don’t contain any gluten as well.

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STATS:

• Caloric content: 240 kcal
• Preparation duration: 15 minutes
• Portion size: 1 bar
• Cooking duration: 30 minutes
• Cuisine: Mexican-inspired / American fusion
• Overall duration: 45 minutes
• Course: Dessert
• Diet: Keto
• Portion: 12 bars

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowls
• Electric hand mixer
• Baking dish
• Spatula
• Parchment paper

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 packages of cream cheese
• 1 cup Erythritol granules
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tubes of keto crescent roll dough
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ cup Erythritol + 1 tsp. cinnamon

INGREDIENT NOTE:

CREAM CHEESE:

• We use cream cheese to make the creamy base of these cheesecake bars, so the cream cheese should be soft and full to make the creamy layer.

KETO SWEETENER:

• Erythritol or monk fruit is use to sweeten these cheesecake bars without the additional carbs or sugar.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• We include vanilla extract to increase the flavors without the carbs.

EGGS:

• We use eggs to make the cheesecake filling as it helps to set the layer and it also provide the soft texture.

KETO CRESCENT ROLL DOUGH:

• We use store-bought keto crescent roll dough, in which almond flour is use instead of high-carb flour.

BUTTER:

• It includes the richness in this dessert, and it also helps to crisp up the upper layer of this dessert.

CINANMON MIX:

• We create this cinnamon mix with a combination of keto sweetener and cinnamon powder, and it helps to create a similar taste to traditional Sopapilla topping.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We set the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F and line the dish with baking paper.
2. Roll one sheet of crescent dough and place it in the bottom, and press evenly.
3. Beat the cream cheese, vanilla essence, Erythritol, & eggs to form the smooth and fluffy mixture.
4. Then add the cream cheese mixture properly on the dough layer and place the other rolled crescent sheet over the cheesecake layer.
5. We can brush the melted butter over the dough.
6. Stir the Erythritol & cinnamon and sprinkle it on the dough properly, and bake for thirty minutes.
7. When it gets baked, chill it for two hours, and then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Serve this Sopapilla cheesecake bars along with whip cream.
• We can pair these bars along with keto-friendly berries.
• You can have these bars along with keto coffee or tea in the morning.
• Drizzle some keto caramel syrup on these cheesecake bars.
• Slice small squares and place them on the dessert platter.

TIPS:

• We use soft cream cheese to make the smooth & lump-free filling.
• Chill the bars, then slice them for clean squares.
• Almond flour is best for preparing the homemade crescent dough.
• Taste and modify the sweetener as preferred

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put these bars in the covered vessel to stock the dessert for five days.

FREEZER:

• Cover these bars in Saran Wrap and put the bars in a zip bag to store them for two months.

FAQ:

Can I make this dessert with any other sweetener?

• We can make this sweetener along with monk fruit, Allulose, or stevia; just adjust the sweetener according to sweetness.

Is it necessary to use the eggs to make the cheesecake filling?

• Eggs are necessary to make the cheesecake filling as they help to set the filling and also make it soft.

How to prepare non-dairy cheesecake bars?

• We can make use of non-dairy cream cheese and butter to make the non-dairy bars, but it may change the texture and taste.

How to prevent the top from getting soggy?

• We have to properly bake the top till it gets golden, then cool down completely in the ambient temperature, then chill the dessert.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

No of calories: 240 kcal
Total carbs: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Net carbs: 6g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 21g
Calcium: 80mg
Vitamin A: 900 IU
Portion size: 1 bar
Sodium: 150mg
Potassium: 120mg
Iron: 0.7mg
Portion: 12 slices