Keto Peanut Butter Dessert, aka Keto Peanut Butter Heaven, is a heavenly keto peanut butter dessert recipe! A creamy peanut butter-infused base is topped with a thin layer of rich chocolate topping, making it perfect for those moments when you need something sweet and satisfying. 1g net carbs each!
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One of the most popular Keto Desserts recipes on my blog is the aptly named Keto Chocolate Dessert (aka Keto Chocolate Heaven). It’s a decadent, creamy chocolate base covered with a layer of keto chocolate topping. I’ve received many requests to make a peanut butter version, so here it is! Of course, I had to name it Keto Peanut Butter Heaven. 🙂
Note: If you try Keto Chocolate Heaven after making this recipe, you’ll find that the process is a bit different. Both processes are easy and produce the same result, but I’ve come to prefer this process. I’ll update that post soon!
Keto Peanut Butter Dessert
…and why you’ll love it!
- It makes 30 pieces, and each piece is rich enough to satisfy your sweets cravings.
- It stores well in the fridge or freezer.
- It will remind you of the classic peanut butter bars dessert without all of the sugar and carbs.
- In fact, each rich piece contains only 1g net carbs!
- It doubles as a fat bomb recipe.
- A great compliment to many of our Keto Coffee recipes especially our Keto Frappuccino Starbucks recipe.
Ingredients Needed to Make Keto Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredient quantities for this keto peanut butter dessert are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Unsweetened creamy peanut butter – if you happen to live near a Kroger, I recommend Kroger Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
- Refined coconut oil – if you use unrefined, your chocolate topping will have a slight coconut flavor
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Swerve Confectioners
- Cocoa powder – for the best flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder
How to Make Keto Peanut Butter Dessert
This is just a quick overview of how to make the low carb peanut butter bars. For the recipe in detail, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Making this recipe takes three easy steps:
Step #1: Make the Peanut Butter Base
Combine all of the peanut butter base ingredients using the process outlined on the recipe card (at the end of the post).
Add to a wax or parchment paper-lined pan, smooth, and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
TIP: I used a 6×6 square pan like this one.
A few minutes before the freezer time is up, make your chocolate topping.
Step #2: Make the Chocolate Topping
Mix all ingredients.
TIP: Note that the coconut oil should be melted, and the topping should be made right before adding it to the base; otherwise, it will begin to firm up.
Step #3: Make the Final Dessert
Add the topping to the base, chill in the fridge, and then remove before cutting into 30 glorious pieces!
TIP: If you have a hard time cutting it, let it thaw slightly on the counter. You can also warm the tip of your knife in hot water.
How to Store Keto Peanut Butter Heaven
Store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container (freezer-safe if using the freezer). As long as none of the ingredients expire sooner, I’ve stored this in the fridge for up to three weeks and the freezer for up to three months.
More Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes
- Put this sugar free and gluten free peanut butter pie on the menu of your football game day foods, Halloween treats, and summer picnic foods!
- Learn how to make keto peanut butter cookies!
- For the whole family, make low carb gluten free peanut butter bars. They are fabulous!
- Make no bake peanut butter balls with 3 ingredients for a readily available snack.
- These easy keto chocolate peanut butter cookies are always a hit with family!
- These peanut butter fat bombs have a very unique ingredient in hit that is very healthy.
- Follow this recipe to make this keto peanut butter smoothie.
Nutrition Facts for Keto Peanut Butter Heaven
Each piece contains:
- 119 calories
- 12g fat
- 3g protein
- 1g net carbs
Keto Dessert Recipes
Want more keto dessert recipes?
- Cheesecake fluff is soooo good you will want to make it quite often!
- Learn how to make chocolate-covered pecans!
- You can eat fudge on the keto diet by following this recipe!
- Enjoy eating keto edible cookie dough by using this easy recipe.
- You can eat chocolate chip cookies on the keto diet! This classic keto cookies recipe is a mega-favorite.
- If you like this peanut butter dessert then you will enjoy learning how to make keto chocolate dessert as well!
- Make white chocolate macadamia nut cookies keto-friendly.
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Keto Peanut Butter Dessert
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 oz butter softened
- 1 cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Swerve Confectioners plus more if desired
Chocolate Topping Ingredients
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 5 tbsp cocoa powder preferably Dutch-process
- 5 tbsp Swerve Confectioners
Instructions
How to Make the Peanut Butter Base
- Combine cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter in a large bowl. Beat together until smooth. Add Swerve and beat again until smooth and well-combined. Taste and add more Swerve Confectioners if desired.
- Line a pan with wax or parchment paper and spread mixture evenly into the pan, making the top as smooth as possible.
- Freeze for 30 minutes. A few minutes before getting it out of the freezer, make the chocolate topping.
How to Make the Chocolate Topping
- Mix all ingredients. (Note that the coconut oil should be melted, and the topping should be made right before adding it to the base; otherwise, it will begin to firm up.)
How to Make the Final Dessert
- Remove the peanut butter base from the freezer. If there are any ridges on the top, smooth them a bit with the back of a spoon.
- Pour chocolate topping on top, as evenly as possible, tilting the pan if necessary.
- Chill in the fridge for ten minutes or until the topping has fully hardened.
- Remove pan from the fridge, remove dessert from pan, and cut into 30 pieces. (If you have a hard time cutting it, let it thaw slightly on the counter. You can also warm the tip of your knife in hot water.)
Notes
- For this keto peanut butter dessert, I used a 6×6 square pan like this one.
- If you have a Kroger grocery store in your area, I highly recommend using their Kroger Natural Peanut Butter.
- Store covered in the fridge or freezer.
- Use MELTED coconut oil as listed in the recipe for best results. If you use liquid coconut oil (coconut oil that does not solidify, even in cool temperatures), you will need to heat it in order to properly combine it with the dry ingredients.
- Use unsalted or salted butter depending on your personal preferences.
- Traditional cocoa powder can taste a bit bitter to some people; for a smoother, less bitter flavor, use Dutch Process Cocoa Powder.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
What size pan?:)
Hi Kari, My apologies! I included that info in the post but forgot to put it in the recipe card. I used a 6×6 square pan like this one.
So sweet and creamy! I divided the peanut butter fluff into small cupcake liners, pressed it down flat using parchment paper, then drizzled the chocolate on top. After chilling, you have individual pieces with no need to cut!
That is such a great idea! I’ll definitely have to try it that way. Thank you so much for sharing and for the review! 😊
Genius!!
Nobody mentioned that regular peanut butter and the nuts have aflatoxins in them. So I usually buy Nutzo organic and peanut free nut butter. It’s delicious and works well in this dessert.
Aflatoxins can also be present on any ground nuts, tree nuts, corn, rice, cocoa beans, etc so if that’s a concern for you more research might be needed.
This recipe is perfect as is.
Can I use Erythritol in this?
Hi Lisa! Yes, you can use erythritol. It’s a little less sweet than Swerve Confectioners (about 3/4 as sweet), so you may need to adjust the amount you use slightly to taste. Enjoy!
Can you use powder peanut butter instead of regular peanut butter
Hi Bonnie, Yes! Try mixing 1 1/2 cups peanut butter powder + 1/2 cup water to create the peanut butter substitute. If the result once the base is fully blended is too thick to spread, you can thin with more water, 1 tbsp at a time.
This is the best keto peanut butter dessert I’ve ever had. I can’t believe it tastes this good! Everyone at the party loved it.
Keto Peanut Butter Dessert is wonderful! I always liked a peanut butter/chocolate combination and this peanut butter dessert makes me happy. It is simple to put together and stores nicely in the refrigerator. With four people in my household, it certainly disappeared quickly.
Have not but certainly intend to….sounds great!!!!!
Thanks, Joanne! I hope you love it! 🙂
Keto peanut butter dessert is a wonderful, creamy, peanut butter treat covered with a shell of chocolate. This recipe is easy to put together and my end product looks and tastes wonderful. I will freeze a good portion of these treats right beside my frozen Keto chocolate dessert treats. Having easy access to a Keto friendly treat, I am confident that I can stay on my Keto diet.
This article link will help with those of us who have unsweetened cocoa powder and not the Dutch process cocoa powder. The reason for this has to do with neutralizing the acid by adding a little baking soda. For every 3 Tbsp of cocoa powder add 1/8 tsp of baking soda. You will need to tweak that a bit for this recipe.
Here’s the link to the full article:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/dutch-processed-cocoa-powder-substitute-4140431
Hope this all makes sense.
This is a great tip! Thank you so much for sharing!
Ok, I can’t decide whether to make this one first or the amazing chocolate one first! My question is this: did you really cut a 6×6 pan into 30 pieces? Seems like that would make them about one little bitty bite. My smallest pan is 8×8 and I was thinking of cutting into about 12 pieces.
Hi Marlene! I did. These are very rich, so I made them into bite-sized pieces. 12 pieces would work too though and the net carbs would still be low. I hope you love them!
Yummy
Thanks, Mechelle! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I made this for my keto friends and they just loved it!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you, Javonni!
Mine did not come out looking as nice and neat as yours, mostly because the chocolate topping breaks up when I try to cut it, but they are absolutely delicious!
This was really easy to make. That probably means I’ll keep making it. 😉
Wow, wonderful recipe! Easy to make and no baking required.
This is the best fat bomb ever!
I can’t decide if I love this one or the Chocolate Heaven recipe better!
Can you use an 8×8
Hi Emma! Yes, you can use an 8×8.