Keto Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Bars

Yummy Keto Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Bars for the Holidays 🎄

🎄✨ Keto Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Bars ✨🎄

Bright, festive, and perfectly creamy — a holiday dessert without the guilt!

🎄✨ Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving flaps to lift bars out easily later.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine:

• 1½ cups almond flour

• 3 tbsp melted butter

• 2 tbsp allulose

• ½ tsp cinnamon

4. Stir until the texture resembles wet sand.

5. Press crust mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.

6. Bake for 8 minutes.

7. Remove and let cool slightly while you prepare the filling.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

1. In a medium bowl (or stand mixer), beat 12 oz softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

2. Add ½ cup allulose and continue mixing until fully incorporated.

3. Add 2 eggs, mixing one at a time until blended (don’t over-beat — it keeps the texture creamy).

4. Add:

• 1 tsp vanilla

• Zest of 1 orange

• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice

5. Mix until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl.

3. Make the Cranberry Swirl

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine:

• 1 cup fresh cranberries

• ¼ cup allulose

• 2 tbsp water

2. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and soften.

3. Lightly mash to create a thick, jam-like mixture.

4. Allow to cool 2–3 minutes.

4. Assemble the Bars

1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth the top.

2. Add spoonfuls of cranberry mixture over the filling.

3. Use a toothpick or skewer to create gentle swirls (avoid over-mixing).

5. Bake

1. Bake at 325°F for 25–28 minutes, or until the center is mostly set with a slight jiggle.

2. Remove from oven and cool at room temperature for 1 hour.

3. Transfer to the fridge and chill 2–3 hours (overnight is even better!).

6. Slice & Serve

1. Lift bars from the pan using parchment flaps.

2. Slice into 12 squares. Wipe the knife after each slice for clean lines.

3. Optional: garnish with short orange peel spirals

🎄✨ Nutrition Facts (Per Bar — 12 servings)

Calories 185

Total Fat 16g

Saturated Fat 7g

Carbohydrates 5g

Fiber 2g

Net Carbs 3g

Protein 4g

Sugar 1g (from cranberries only)

Sodium 90mg

Nutrient info (approx.)

Notes:

• Allulose is not included in net carbs (keto-friendly sweetener).

• Cranberries add natural tartness with minimal sugar.

• Almond flour provides fiber and healthy fats.

• Cream cheese adds rich flavor and keeps carbs low.