Keto Cherry Pie Bars Recipe
These Keto Cherry Pie Bars are a delicious low-carb dessert featuring a buttery almond flour crust, a sweet cherry filling, and a crumbly topping. Perfect for a keto-friendly treat, they’re easy to make and ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings without the carbs!
Equipment
- 9x9 Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Whisk or Hand Mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup powdered erythritol
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1 ½ cups cherries
- ¼ cup erythritol
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
For the Topping:
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup erythritol
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Combine almond flour, melted butter, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the lined pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden, then let cool.
- In a saucepan, cook cherries, powdered erythritol, and lemon juice over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries release their juices.
- Stir in xanthan gum and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, powdered erythritol, and chilled cubed butter. Mix with fingers or a fork until it forms coarse crumbs.
- Spread the cooled cherry filling evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cherry layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the topping is golden and crisp.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving. Enjoy!