These Keto Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake Bars make a delightful and festive dessert for your Christmas celebration while still keeping you on track with your healthy lifestyle! They are the perfect sweet treat for the holidays.

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol
• ¼ cup melted unsalted butter

For the filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered erythritol
• 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
• ½ cup sugar-free dark chocolate, chopped

For the topping:

• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
• Crushed sugar-free peppermint candies or crushed sugar-free chocolate, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, powdered erythritol, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
• In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered erythritol until smooth and creamy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the peppermint extract.
• Fold in the chopped sugar-free dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust and spread it out evenly.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set, but the center is slightly jiggly.
• Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered erythritol, and peppermint extract until stiff peaks form.
• Spread the whipped cream topping evenly over the chilled cheesecake layer.
• If desired, sprinkle crushed sugar-free peppermint candies or crushed sugar-free chocolate on top for garnish.
• Cut into squares and serve chilled.