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Published: Aug 26, 2020 · Modified: Jul 6, 2023 by Amanda McGillicuddy · This post may contain affiliate links.

Keto Blondies With Cream Cheese

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There are few foods better than a rich and tasty blondie (coming from a pregnant woman). These soft and gooey low carb cream cheese blondies are the perfect keto treat. Made from wholesome ingredients, and with only 4 grams of net carbs you can feel confident this indulgent blondie won't send you on a blood sugar roller coaster.

Stack of blonde brownies with cream cheese swirl.

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  • What Makes This Recipe Keto
  • Ingredient Substitutions
  • Equipment
  • Storing and Freezing
  • Recipe Tips
  • Related Recipes
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I am not really a chocolate person. Although, I wouldn't think of turning down a good quality chocolate bar or delicious chocolate malt cake prepared by my mother in law from an old family recipe, chocolate is usually not my first choice.

I am much more of a vanilla and caramel kind of woman. Plain vanilla ice cream over decadent chocolate is my abnormal request. Sugary white cake or spice cake with cream cheese frosting are my preferred desserts. And, when it comes to blondie vs. brownie, I choose blondie every time.

What Makes This Recipe Keto

I make a very similar paleo blondie recipe in which I use coconut sugar and skip the cream cheese. In effort to make this recipe lower in carbohydrate I removed the coconut sugar and replaced with low glycemic alternatives.

Most the other ingredients are the same since almond butter, coconut flour, almond flour, grass fed butter and eggs can all be included in low carb treats. To make this treat even better, I added a cream cheese swirl because one of the best things about keto is cream cheese. Am I right?

This recipe has 194 calories and 4 grams of net carbs for each rich and decadent blondie.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Almond Butter - Almond butter is neutral flavored and lower in carbohydrate than a lot of other nut butters. Peanut butter would give a very distinct flavor to these blondies, which would not necessarily be a bad thing. Cashew butter would work well but has more carbohydrate. Sunflower butter would likely work but, like peanut butter, sunflower butter has a distinct flavor.
  • Maple Extract - This is to add some caramel-y goodness to these blondies without extra carbs. You could substitute vanilla extract for an easy swap.
  • Golden Monk Fruit and Erythritol Blend - If you can't find golden erythritol, you could use regular granulated erythritol plus 2-3 teaspoon of molasses. I order the sweeteners I used in this recipe from Amazon.
  • Pyure Granulated Stevia - You could substitute with Truvia or another granulated sweetener that measures 2:1 (2x sweeter than sugar). I like to use the combination of sweeteners in this recipe because too much erythritol causes a cooling sensation that can off putting.
  • Almond Flour - This is my preferred flour for this recipe and I do not recommend substitutions.
  • Butter - Although the butter does add some, well, buttery-ness to the recipe you could substitute coconut oil and the results would still be good. We just depend on the butter to support the blondie flavor.

Equipment

No fancy equipment needed for this recipe! Here is what I used:

  • 8 x 8 glass baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric hand mixer

You could probably get away with just using a whisk, but for the whipping the cream cheese an electric hand mixer will sure make things easier. If you want to try the whisk only route I would advise softening the cream cheese before starting.

Hand holding keto blondie with cream cheese.

Storing and Freezing

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. I prefer to wrap in foil because they do not get soggy, but you can also store in an airtight container.

To freeze, cut blondies and individually wrap them with wax paper or plastic wrap and then place in an airtight container. Store for up to 1 month in the freezer. Just thaw to enjoy. Heat in the microwave if desired.

Recipe Tips

  • I like Trader Joe's Raw Almond Butter to use for baking because it is drippy and mixes well without warming. If you use a thicker almond butter you may need to heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds to makes it easier to scoop and whisk.
  • When you remove the blondies from the oven, poke with a toothpick to see if the batter has cooked through. Poke the center. You might have some gooey cream cheese on the toothpick but should not have gooey batter.
  • Cool entirely before cutting. The cream cheese layer is similar to cheese cake in the sense that it has to set. Allowing it an hour to cool and set will yield firmer blondies.

Related Recipes

  • Keto Pumpkin Bread
  • Low Carb Apple Muffins
  • Keto Pumpkin Spice Collagen Fudge
  • Low Carb Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
  • Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Did you try these Keto Cream Cheese Blondies? Leave me a comment and a rating below, I would love to hear what you think!

📖 Recipe

Stack of keto cream cheese blondies.

Keto Cream Cheese Blondies

Amanda McGillicuddy
These sweet and decadent keto cream cheese blondies are the perfect low carb treat for the whole family.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Resting time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Blondies
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 x 8 glass baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric hand mixer

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoon Pyure granulated sweetener
  • 1 Eggs Room temp
  • ½ teaspoon Maple extract Or vanilla extract

Blondie Batter

  • 7 tablespoon Butter Melted
  • ½ cup Almond butter
  • 3 Eggs Room temp
  • ¼ cup Anthony's golden erythritol & monk fruit blend Granulated
  • 2 tablespoon Pyure granulated stevia
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Maple extract Or vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Almond flour
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper and spray dish with cooking spray.
  • Using an electric hand mixer, whip together 2 tablespoon granulated stevia with cream cheese. Add egg and maple extract. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
  • Soften almond butter and melt butter in microwave. Whisk together in a separate bowl.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with sweeteners with hand mixer. Add maple extract, baking powder, salt and flours. Mix until there are no lumps.
  • Fold almond butter and butter mixture into the large mixing bowl with the rest of the blondie ingredients. Mix well.
  • Using half of the blondie batter, spread into the lined baking dish with a spatula. Top with cream cheese filling, spread evenly. Dollop the rest of the blondie batter on top of the cream cheese. Swirl together with spatula.
  • Place dish in preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cream cheese can still be a little gooey because it will set in the fridge but the blondie mixture should be mostly set. Check the oven after 30 minutes and assess if it needs an extra 5.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes on the counter. Place in fridge uncovered for at least an hour. This will allow the cream cheese to set.
  • Once the blondies are set, cut into 16 squares and enjoy. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

The cooling time allows the blondies to set properly. If you're impatient you can shorten the cooling time, they just might be a bit gooey.
If a gooey texture is what you're looking for, you can pull out of the oven a little early when it still has some jiggle. You will need to let them cool long enough for the cream cheese to set so they can be cut.
Wrap in tin foil and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1BlondieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Kelly says

    February 05, 2022 at 7:11 pm

    Why the coconut flour? I don't have nearly anything for this recipe. Will it make a significant difference if I sub for more almond flour?

    Thanks for keeping keto enjoyable.

    Reply
    • foodbornewellness.com says

      February 16, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      Hey Kelly, You could give it a try but the coconut flour is used to dry the mixture out a bit so the recipe might be a little soggy without the coconut flour. If you try it let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  2. Pam Doolittle says

    August 26, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    Some really great ideas to take your blondie to a whole new level. You had me at cream cheese, but when you also mentioned maple? That sounds heavenly. Once again, you tell a compelling story and share a wonderful recipe too. I just love your work!

    Reply

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