Keto Peanut Butter Dessert – (aka Peanut Butter Heaven)

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.

Nutrition Facts for Keto Peanut Butter Heaven

Each piece contains:

• 119 calories
• 12g fat
• 3g protein
• 1g net carbs

Keto Low Carb Desserts Recipes

Want more keto dessert recipes? People who love this dessert also made some of these keto dessert recipes:

• Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies: This classic Keto Cookies recipe is a mega-favorite!
• Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chocolate-Covered Pecans

ChocZero Coupon

Also, don’t forget to use your ChocZero Coupon for any of our recipes containing low carb chocolate chips!

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Keto Peanut Butter Dessert

Keto Peanut Butter Dessert (aka 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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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Western

Keyword: keto peanut butter bars, keto peanut butter dessert, peanut butter low carb dessert

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Chill Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 30

Calories: 119kcal

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

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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

Tips:

• 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 Facts

Keto Peanut Butter Dessert

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 61mg3%

Potassium 23mg1%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 3g6%

Calcium 9mg1%

Vitamin A 196IU4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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.