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Keto Dirt Cake

A delightful low-carb dessert that combines rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a crispy crust, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings on a keto diet.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup Swerve Confectioners (or another sweetener)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup Swerve Confectioners
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Chocolate Pudding Layer
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 tbsp Swerve Confectioners
  • 3 tbsp granular allulose
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 6 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp glucomannan
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.25 oz HighKey brownie bites (crushed)

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt. Stir in melted butter until combined.
  2. Press this mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
Peanut Butter Layer Assembly
  1. Whip half of the cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy, then mix in the peanut butter, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
  3. Fold in the remaining whipped cream and spread this mixture over the crust.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator.
Chocolate Pudding Layer Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and almond milk until it simmers.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, then temper them by slowly mixing in the hot cream.
  3. Return the mixture to the heat, add cocoa powder, and whisk until thickened.
  4. Mix in glucomannan, butter, and vanilla. Allow to cool.
  5. Spread over the peanut butter layer. Top with crushed brownie bites.
  6. Refrigerate for three hours before serving.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients, especially the cream cheese and heavy cream, are at room temperature for easier blending. Adjust sweetener to taste for a sweeter cake. You can add a layer of sugar-free chocolate ganache on top for a more decadent twist.