7 Homemade Keto Desserts

Got a sweet tooth? These 7 homemade keto desserts will make you glad you are on a low-carb diet!

If you think that you cannot enjoy your favorite cakes, ice creams, and cookies when on a keto diet, think again! With the right sugar substitutes and the creamy good stuff, you can certainly enjoy some delicious low-carb desserts that are keto-friendly.

You are in just the right place if you want to know a gooey brownie recipe and how to make chewy cookies that you can enjoy even when on a Keto diet.

The first step, which is a major game-changer, is to learn what kind of sweeteners can be used safely on a ketogenic diet. So get ready to say goodbye to sugar and hello to some sweet alternatives!

Very Low-Carb Sweeteners for Keto Desserts  

Since sugar is not keto-friendly, it is not used in the keto dessert recipes you’ll find below.

Sugar is 100% carbs as it is made of a double molecule of glucose and fructose. You should avoid other sweeteners like coconut sugar, brown sugar, dates, and maple syrup, as these still contain lots of carbohydrates. Therefore, you won’t be using them in your recipes when on a keto diet.

Some of the most popular keto sweeteners are stevia, erythritol, and monk fruit extract, as they have no calories and no carbs and will not raise blood sugar. Moreover, they can easily replace sugar in recipes.

But wait! The replacement ratio is not always 1:1, so you can’t necessarily add as much sweetener as you would sugar. For example, pure stevia is 200-400 times sweeter than sugar. If this seems confusing, you can find more details at Planketogenic.pro/en/is-it-keto-friendly/stevia.

Different brands of sweeteners use different mixes of ingredients, so the amount to use in a recipe depends on the brand you buy and whether you get a granulated version vs. liquid vs. powder. Be sure to check the package or website of the specific type you get to determine the correct portion to use when substituting for sugar.

Here are a couple examples of sugar to sweetener ratios of popular brands to give you a general idea.

Stevia in the Raw:

Sugar	Stevia in the Raw
1 teaspoon	½ packet
2 teaspoons	1 packet
1 tablespoon	1 ½ packets
¼ cup	6 packets

Whole Earth Erythritol

Sugar	Whole Earth Erythritol
1 teaspoon	1 1/3 teaspoon
2 teaspoons	2 ½ teaspoons approx.
1 tablespoon	1 1/3 tablespoon
¼ cup	1/3 cup

You can learn more on the FDA’s page about sugar substitutes.

The Best Homemade Keto Desserts

Now that you’ve got a basic idea of how low-carb sweeteners work, read on to learn about some of the most delicious ketogenic desserts!

1 . Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are very simple and easy to make, as there are truly no complicated recipes or ingredients. All you need to do is simply mix everything up in a bowl and bake.

 Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 3 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp sugar substitute (equivalent)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp milk

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 325 F and mix all the dry ingredients first in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the wet ingredients (coconut oil, vanilla extract, and milk) and mix to make a dough.
3. Scoop out the dough to first form balls and later push down to shape them into cookies.
4. Place on a cookie tray and bake for 10-12 minutes.
5. Take them out when done and let them completely cool before handling.

2. Keto Chocolate Mousse

You will love this keto-friendly chocolate mousse which you can make in no time. All you need are just four items plus salt to make this super delicious keto dessert.

Ingredients

•  1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup sugar substitute (equivalent)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  

Directions:

1. Place the cream into a bowl and beat until light and fluffy with the help of an electric mixer.
2. Add vanilla extract and cocoa powder slowly and run the mixer at a low speed.
3. Later add the rest of the ingredients and beat at a higher speed until the mix is light and fluffy. Refrigerate before serving.

  3. Keto Cheesecake

 You will simply love the super thick and creamy Keto cheesecake, and all you need is to replace the sugar with the right sweetener to make it sugar-free.

 Ingredients

• 24 oz cream cheese (or vegan version)
• 2 cups coconut milk yogurt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2/3 cup sugar substitute (equivalent)
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix almond flour and butter and and press down evenly and gently on the bottom of an 8-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes and remove to let cool.
2. Take a separate baking pan, fill half-way with water and place in oven on the lowest rack.
3. Beat the remaining ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour the filling on top of the prepared crust and bake for half an hour. Once done, turn off the heat but don’t remove the cheesecake from the oven.
4. Take it out after 5-7 minutes and let it cool before refrigerating overnight. Enjoy a slice of the delicious Keto cheesecake the next day.

4. Keto Chocolate tart

Enjoy the creamy keto chocolate tart, which is just perfect as a teatime dessert. Smooth and creamy, the chocolate tart is prepared from easily available ingredients.

Ingredients

• 8-inch low-carb crust
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 9 oz unsweetened chocolate 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Two eggs 
•  ½ tsp salt
  

Directions:

1. Warm up the oven to 325°F and line the pan with the store-bought or homemade keto pie crust, and then prepare the chocolate cream filling.
2. Let the cream boil gently in a steel bowl, add chopped chocolate, and gently stir until smooth and soft.
3. Whip eggs, salt, and vanilla in a separate bowl and pour the mix into the melted chocolate.
4. Now pour the filling into the crust and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack for about half an hour.

5. Keto Almond Flour Brownies 

Almond flour is just perfect for the keto brownie recipe as it creates a fudgy and crackly crust and is lower in carbs. It is simply impossible to resist the chewy and fudgy brownies, which are delicious.

 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
•  1 teaspoon baking powder
•  1/2 teaspoon salt
•  5 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 cup sugar substitute (equivalent)
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Direction:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and prepare an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper. Take a bowl and mix all the dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk all the wet ingredients together.
2. Later mix the dry and wet ingredients gently but thoroughly.
3. Transfer the brownie batter into the lined pan bake for about half an hour. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool before taking a bite.

6. Keto Pumpkin Pie

 The low-carb pie with creamy pumpkin filling is perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed any time of year. It is not only healthy but irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 almond flour pie crust 
• 15-oz pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar substitute (equivalent)
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp blackstrap molasses

Directions:

1. Line the baking pan with the crust and bake until golden.
2. Beat together all ingredients to make a smooth filling and pour into the crust.
3. Bake for 50 minutes until the pie is almost set.
4. Take it out and let it cool completely on the counter. Refrigerate overnight to cool and firm up before eating.

7. Keto carrot cake 

The moist, and fluffy keto carrot cake is simply too good to be true. Moreover, the fabulous keto dessert is so simple and easy to make.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar substitute (equivalent)
• 3/4 cup butter 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs 
• 2 1/2 cup almond flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 1/2 cup grated carrots 
• 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a round cake pan with parchment paper. Whisk butter and keto sugar substitute in a big bowl until smooth and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs, and in another bowl, mix together the almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon and sea salt.
3. Now, mix the dry and wet ingredients together, stir in the grated carrots, and fold the chopped pecans.
4. Transfer the batter evenly among the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Take out the cake and let it cool completely.

Final Thoughts

Go ahead and follow the above-listed recipes to make some delicious treats as they require minimal time and ingredients and are just perfect for any occasion! There’s nothing like a sweet dessert and a hot cup of tea or coffee, you may want to check out our DIY coffee brewing tips for a warm and cozy accompaniment.