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Low-Carb Tiramisu Brownie Slice

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Tiramisu or brownies? Why not both! Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts. This is the one low-carb dessert that will be gone in a blink of an eye!

These keto Tiramisu Brownies are absolutely decadent. You’ve got a fudgy brownie base that’s flecked with espresso then a topping of cream cheese frosting and another sprinkle of espresso powder. You could also use cocoa powder or a mix of espresso powder and cocoa powder for the topping, your choice.

Note that the brownie base won't rise as much and will be dense and rich (just like brownie!). If you prefer a fluffier texture, add 1 teaspoon of gluten-free baking powder and one more egg.

Is Dark Chocolate Healthy?

We used 90% dark chocolate but any dark chocolate with at least 85% cacao is a good low-carb option. Although there is a small amount of sugar, the carb count is low and it's one of the ingredients that can be used in moderation when you follow a healthy low-carb diet. You can also use sugar-free chocolate (dark, milk or even white if you can get it) sweetened with stevia or inulin.

Hands-on Overall

Serving size 1 slice

Allergy information for Low-Carb Tiramisu Brownie Slice

✔  Gluten free
✔  Nightshade free
✔  Pork free
✔  Avocado free
✔  Shellfish free
✔  Beef free
Pescatarian
Vegetarian

Nutritional values (per 1 slice)

Net carbs2.7 grams
Protein3.6 grams
Fat15.8 grams
Calories160 kcal
Calories from carbs 6%, protein 9%, fat 85%
Total carbs4.9 gramsFiber2.2 gramsSugars1.4 gramsSaturated fat8.2 gramsSodium72 mg(3% RDA)Magnesium42 mg(11% RDA)Potassium145 mg(7% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 16 servings)

Brownies:
Frosting:
  • 1/2 block cream cheese or mascarpone cheese, room temperature (113 g/ 4 oz)
  • 1/4 cup powdered Swerve or Erythritol (40 g/ 1.4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
  • 1 tsp cacao cocoa powder or instant espresso powder, for dusting
  • Optional: 1-2 tsp sugar-free rum extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175 °C/ 350 °F (conventional), or 155 °C/ 310 °F (fan assisted) and either grease or line an 20 x 20 cm/ 8 x 8" pan with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the brownie layer ingredients until smooth.
  3. Scoop into a greased 20 x 20 cm/ 8 x 8" brownie pan, use a spatula to spread evenly, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes until set.
    Low-Carb Tiramisu Brownie Slice
  4. In another large bowl combine the topping ingredients (except for espresso powder) with a handheld mixer. Beat for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  5. Once the brownies have cooled top with the frosting and dust with espresso powder (the best way to do that is to use a fine mesh sieve).
    Low-Carb Tiramisu Brownie Slice
  6. Cut into 16 slices and serve.
    Low-Carb Tiramisu Brownie Slice
  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The brownie layer can also be frozen for up to 3 months and the tiramisu frosting can be added after defrosting. Low-Carb Tiramisu Brownie Slice

Tiramisu Brownie Slice
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4.4 stars, average of 51 ratings
Tiramisu Brownie Slice
Tiramisu or brownies? Why not both! Fudgy keto brownie base flecked with espresso, topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cacao powder.
Hands on15m
Overall40m
Servings16
Calories160 kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted (113 g/ 4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup granulated Swerve or Erythritol (120 g/ 4.2 oz)
  • 3/4 cup raw cacao cocoa powder or Dutch process cocoa powder (65 g/ 2.3 oz)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup almond flour (75 g/ 2.7 oz)
  • 1/4 cup 90% chocolate chips (45 g/ 1.6 oz)
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 block cream cheese or mascarpone cheese, room temperature (113 g/ 4 oz)
  • 1/4 cup powdered Swerve or Erythritol (40 g/ 1.4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
  • 1 tsp cacao cocoa powder or instant espresso powder, for dusting
  • Optional: 1-2 tsp sugar-free rum extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175 °C/ 350 °F (conventional), or 155 °C/ 310 °F (fan assisted) and either grease or line an 20 x 20 cm/ 8 x 8" pan with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the brownie layer ingredients until smooth.
  3. Scoop into a greased 20 x 20 cm/ 8 x 8" brownie pan, use a spatula to spread evenly, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes until set.
  4. In another large bowl combine the topping ingredients (except for espresso powder) with a handheld mixer. Beat for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  5. Once the brownies have cooled top with the frosting and dust with espresso powder (the best way to do that is to use a fine mesh sieve).
  6. Cut into 16 slices and serve.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The brownie layer can also be frozen for up to 3 months and the tiramisu frosting can be added after defrosting.

Nutrition (per serving, 1 slice)

Calories160kcal
Net Carbs2.7g
Carbohydrates4.9g
Protein3.6g
Fat15.8g
Saturated Fat8.2g
Fiber2.2g
Sugar1.4g
Sodium72mg
Magnesium42mg
Potassium145mg

Detailed nutritional breakdown (per 1 slice)

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Lauren Lester

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She is the founder of the creative content agency, Healthful Creative. HC specializes in helping food centered brands share their story through recipe development + food photography.

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Comments (6)

Morning,  can you freeze it ?

Hi Kay, you can freeze the brownie and then make the topping fresh. I wouldn't freeze the whole pie because the cream won't freeze well and will likely split.

This was so good!! I used the modification of adding an extra egg and 1 tsp baking powder to the batter for a more cakey texture, but if I'm honest it's still brownie-like but totally delicious! Maybe next time I'll add two extra eggs. I also used salted butter instead of unsalted, and double cream instead of whipping cream because that's all I had at hand, and added more sweetener to both the filling and topping - I used a mix of monk fruit sweetener and liquid Stevia in addition to erythritol, which was my main sweetener. I also used 2 tsp of real rum instead of extract as, again, that's all I had 😊 The baking time was spot on for my fan forced oven, and this really was a breeze to make. Thank you so much for sharing another great recipe!

Thank you Anu, I'm glad you enjoyed! I like the addition of salted butter, always great with dark chocolate 😊

Thank you for the great recipe. I love tiramisu!
I make my own mascarpone at home. Would I substitute it instead of the cream cheese, or the heavy cream, or both?

I think you can substitute with either the cream cheese or both. If you substitute for both, the frosting will be more rich and creamy 😊