Romantic Layered Dream Dessert 💝
Indulge in this Romantic Layered Dream Dessert, a delightful and healthy treat perfect for any special occasion. Enjoy layers of chocolate crust, smooth chocolate pudding, velvety cheesecake, and airy whipped cream, all guilt-free!
Equipment
- 9x9-inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Crust
- 1.5 cups blanched almond flour
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup powdered low-carb sweetener (like Monk Fruit or Allulose)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
For the Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 0.33 cup powdered low-carb sweetener
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
- 0.33 cup powdered low-carb sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream at room temperature
For the Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered low-carb sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until a sandy texture forms. Press this healthy crust mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- While the crust cools, gently combine the gelatin powder with ¼ cup of heavy cream in a small bowl and let it sit for a few minutes to bloom. In a saucepan, whisk the remaining heavy cream, sweetener, cocoa powder, and salt over medium-low heat. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes until small bubbles appear around the edges – don't let it boil!
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the bloomed gelatin mixture until fully dissolved and smooth. Let the pudding cool at room temperature for a few minutes, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until it's perfectly set and cold.
- For the luscious cheesecake layer, beat the softened cream cheese with the sweetener in a large bowl until it's beautifully creamy. Gradually mix in the room-temperature heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Carefully spread this velvety layer evenly over your cooled crust. Pop it back into the fridge.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the cold heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form – this will be your light and airy topping!
- Time to assemble your masterpiece! Retrieve the chilled crust with its cream cheese layer from the fridge. Gently spread the now-set chocolate pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer. Finish by dolloping and spreading the whipped cream topping over the pudding. For an extra touch of elegance and flavor, sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired. Refrigerate for a minimum of one hour (or up to 2-3 hours for best results) to ensure all layers are perfectly set and chilled before slicing and serving this delightful, healthy dessert. Enjoy every guilt-free bite!
Notes
This Romantic Layered Dream Dessert is a delightful, healthy sweet treat perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. Enjoy every guilt-free bite!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Total Carbs: 10g
- Net Carbs: 7g
- Fats: 51g
- Protein: 9g
