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    Home » Low-Carb Desserts » 30 Amazing Keto Desserts

    30 Amazing Keto Desserts

    Last updated: Aug 19, 2022 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

    When I started eating a low-carb diet, I avoided desserts for several months. My goal was to wean myself off sweet-tasting foods. I was successful. But eventually, I started missing sweets.

    That was when I discovered that you CAN have desserts on the keto diet. Using ingredients such as almond flour, coconut flour, and sugar-free sweeteners, one can actually create amazing treats!

    Keto Desserts.
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    • Frequently asked questions
    • Keto cheesecakes
    • Sweet keto breakfast
    • Keto cookies and bars
    • Keto cakes
    • Keto mug cakes
    • Keto cupcakes
    • Keto mousse, pudding, and frosting
    • Keto candy

    Frequently asked questions

    What flour can I use in keto desserts?

    Most low-carb desserts replace wheat flour with alternative flours - usually almond flour or coconut flour, or a combination of both.

    Almond flour is surprisingly easy to bake with. It produces fluffy baked goods with a tender crumb. My only issue with this flour is that baked goods made with it are usually high in calories.

    Coconut flour is not as easy to work with. It's extremely absorbent, so you need to add quite a few eggs and enough liquid to any mixture that contains it.

    However, once you get the ratios right, baked goods made with coconut flour are light and fluffy (these coconut flour muffins are a good example), and they are also very low in calories. Especially compared with almond flour baked goods which tend to be calorie-dense.

    What sweetener should I use?

    My personal choice is to use stevia almost exclusively. I especially like the stevia glycerite form (NOW Foods is a good brand). But in most of my recipes, you can replace stevia with a sugar-free granulated sweetener.

    Are these desserts as good as regular ones?

    Adapting a traditional cake recipe to these special ingredients isn't always easy. But once you get the ratios right, I think that low-carb desserts can indeed be just as good (or almost as good) as traditional ones.

    Keto cheesecakes

    It's no coincidence I started this collection with cheesecakes. They are probably my favorite type of dessert (with chocolate as a close second!).

    The good news: it's VERY easy to create keto cheesecakes. You don't need to replace flour - all you need to replace is the sweetener. In my case, it's a bit more challenging because I like to use stevia.

    But it's still completely doable, and the results are just as good, as tasty and creamy as traditional cheesecakes.

    1. Keto cheesecake

    This cake is amazing. It tastes JUST LIKE regular cheesecake. I use low-fat ingredients, but you can definitely use full-fat ones if you prefer.

    Crustless Keto Cheesecake
    Detailed step-by-step instructions and lots of great tips for making delicious, smooth and creamy crustless keto cheesecake.
    Check out this recipe
    A slice of keto cheesecake topped with strawberries.

    2. Ricotta cheesecake

    Ricotta cheesecake is different from regular cheesecake because it tends to be light and airy. So it's not as creamy, but it's lighter in texture. I love both!

    Crustless Ricotta Cheesecake
    This wonderful ricotta cheesecake has a delicate, airy texture and a pleasant lemon-vanilla flavor.
    Check out this recipe
    Ricotta cheesecake served on a white plate with a fork.

    3. Mini cheesecakes

    These mini cheesecakes are so lovely and so very easy to make. You can top them with anything you want - I am partial to blueberry compote or to chocolate whipped cream.

    Keto Mini Cheesecakes
    Creamy and delicate, these keto mini cheesecakes are topped with a wonderfully chocolatey whipped topping.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto mini cheesecakes with chocolate frosting served on a white plate.

    4. Mini chocolate cheesecakes

    These are amazing. Just try them and you'll see. They combine the best of both worlds - the richness of cheesecake with a deep chocolatey flavor. And they are very easy to make!

    Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes
    These lovely mini chocolate cheesecakes are incredibly creamy and chocolatey.
    Check out this recipe
    Mini chocolate cheesecakes served on a white plate.

    Sweet keto breakfast

    I don't think any of us are deluding ourselves into thinking that donuts for breakfast are optimal. But as long as it's a once-in-a-while affair and not a daily occurrence, I think it's good to have a keto option for a deliciously sweet breakfast.

    5. Chocolate donuts

    The only challenge when making these scrumptious donuts is that you need to use a well-greased silicone donut pan to prevent sticking. Other than that, it's a simple recipe that yields impressive results.

    Keto Donuts with a Chocolate Glaze
    These amazing keto donuts taste almost like real cake donuts! They are soft, moist, and chocolaty.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto donuts are stacked on a white plate.

    6. Blueberry scones

    I am amazed at how good these scones are. The orange zest gives them wonderful flavor, and their crumb is wonderfully tender.

    Amazing Keto Scones
    These delicious keto scones are made with almond flour. Flavored with blueberries and orange zest, they're just as good as traditional ones!
    Check out this recipe
    Keto scones with blueberries served on a white plate.

    Keto cookies and bars

    When my husband and I transitioned to a low-carb diet back in 2013, my husband really missed chocolate chip cookies. So it became my mission to find a proper substitute for him.

    The cookies that I came up with were so good, that since then I have added several more cookie recipes to my collection.

    7. Chocolate chip cookies

    These are for my husband... and now that I make them, he doesn't need to ever feel deprived!

    Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
    These wonderfully soft and chewy keto chocolate chip cookies are made with almond flour and extra dark chocolate chips.
    Check out this recipe
    A hand holding a keto chocolate chip cookie.

    8. Chocolate cookies

    I really like soft and chewy cookies, and these are perfect. Making them with nut butter gives them this irresistible texture. And their flavor is deeply chocolatey.

    Soft and Chewy Keto Chocolate Cookies
    Wonderfully soft and chewy keto chocolate cookies are made with nut butter and cocoa powder. They are amazingly good and leftovers keep well for several days.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto chocolate cookies on a white plate.

    9. Peanut butter cookies

    Peanut butter is one of the best things that life has to offer, and luckily, we can enjoy it on the keto diet. These peanut butter cookies are wonderfully soft and chewy.

    Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
    Made with just four ingredients, these keto peanut butter cookies are incredibly good. The extra-dark chocolate chips make them even better!
    Check out this recipe
    Keto peanut butter cookies with chocolate chips served on a white plate.

    10. Shortbread cookies

    I make these buttery cookies in honor of my Dutch grandma Miep, who used to bake with lots of butter. As you can imagine, her baked goods were scrumptious!

    Keto Shortbread Cookies
    Buttery keto shortbread cookies are made with almond flour. They are wonderfully rich and flaky.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto shortbread cookies, stacked, served with milk.

    11. Cookie dough

    This is a recipe that I developed in an attempt to save my teenage daughter from junky supermarket cookie dough. I'm happy to say I succeeded! She loves this dessert and has learned to make it by herself (it's VERY easy).

    Amazing Keto Cookie Dough
    This amazingly delicious keto cookie dough is made with almond flour. My picky teenage testers say it's as good as the real thing!
    Check out this recipe
    Keto cookie dough served in a white bowl.

    12. Brownies

    While keto brownies lack the crispy exterior and gooey interior typical to sugary brownies, they are excellent. Soft and fudgy, they have a deeply chocolatey flavor and it's quite difficult to stop at one square!

    Amazing Keto Brownies
    These deliciously fudgy keto brownies are made with dark chocolate, almond flour, and cocoa powder. Only 125 calories and 2 grams of net carbs in each indulgent square!
    Check out this recipe
    Keto brownies served on a white plate.

    Keto cakes

    My personal preference is simple cakes without frosting such as this fluffy coconut flour cake. But when the occasion calls for it, it's good to know that one can indulge in a rich multilayer cake such as the delicious options featured here!

    13. Birthday cake

    I made this cake for my husband. It's a keto rendition of the birthday cake his grandma used to make, and he says it's just as good! (My guess is it's almost as good. Those grandmas had a magic hand in the kitchen!)

    Keto Birthday Cake with Chocolate Frosting
    This delightful keto birthday cake is made with almond flour. The fluffy yellow cake is frosted with a rich chocolate frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto birthday cake served on a white plate with a fork.

    14. Chocolate cake

    And this one.. is for me. My favorite childhood cake was a simple chocolate sheet cake with chocolate frosting and colorful sprinkles on top. This recipe is as close as you can get to that on a low-carb diet.

    Easy Keto Chocolate Cake
    This wonderfully moist and fluffy keto chocolate cake is made with almond flour. The chocolate frosting is rich and creamy!
    Check out this recipe
    Keto chocolate cake slices are served on a white plate.

    15. Carrot cake

    I wasn't sure how easy (or not) it would be to make a carrot cake that would be appropriate for a keto diet. I'm happy to say that it IS possible! With around 7g carbs and 3g fiber for a generous frosted slice, this cake is a great low-carb option.

    Keto Carrot Cake
    This wonderfully moist and flavorful keto carrot cake is made with almond flour.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto carrot cake served on a white plate with a fork.

    Keto mug cakes

    Mug cakes are such an amazing keto dessert. Making them is the quickest and easiest way to satisfy those sugar cravings. And another advantage is that they are usually single-serve, so they are self-limiting, which is a very good thing.

    16. Microwave cheesecakes

    This is one of the most successful recipes on this blog, and it's also quite controversial. Many readers love it. Just as many say (mostly on Pinterest) that it needs more cream cheese to taste like true cheesecake.

    I make the original recipe regularly and adore it. Why don't you try for yourself? It's ready in a few minutes and requires just a few ingredients.

    Microwave Cheesecake
    This amazing keto mug cheesecake is made in the microwave and is ready in just a few minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Microwave cheesecake served on a white plate with a fork.

    17. Chocolate mug cake

    If you like gooey chocolate desserts, this is the one for you! When I first made it I struggled a bit because it made two servings and I was always tempted to polish them both off... I have since learned to make a single serving. Phew!

    Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
    It's the perfect chocolate mug cake - rich, chocolatey, gooey and ready in five minutes. It's also keto and gluten-free!
    Check out this recipe
    Keto chocolate mug cake served in a white mug with a spoon.

    18. Peanut butter mug cake

    Peanut butter flavor and a fluffy cake texture... this is perfection. Topped with a dollop of keto whipped cream, it's definitely one of my favorite keto desserts.

    Keto Peanut Butter Mug Cake
    This amazing keto peanut butter mug cake is made with no flour - just peanut butter, egg, baking soda, and a sweetener. It's perfect for breakfast!
    Check out this recipe
    Keto peanut butter mug cake topped with whipped cream.

    19. Pumpkin mug cake

    This cake is really good even without the frosting, and my feeling is that without it, it's okay to have it for breakfast on occasion. With the creamy frosting, it is elevated into a rich, scrumptious dessert, perfect for fall.

    Keto Pumpkin Mug Cake
    This keto pumpkin mug cake is so good! Without the frosting, it makes a great breakfast. With the frosting, a decadent dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto pumpkin mug cake served on a white plate with a fork.

    Keto cupcakes

    Cupcakes are so much fun. No wonder cupcake shops are all the rage these days! They are fun to make and fun to eat, and similarly to mug cakes, they are self-limiting.

    It's good to know that even on the keto diet cupcakes are definitely an option, and they are just as good as sugary recipes.

    20. Chocolate cupcakes

    This is another one that I made specifically for my husband. He loves the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. So on his birthday a few years ago I surprised him with these irresistible cupcakes.

    Keto Chocolate Cupcakes
    Fluffy keto chocolate cupcakes are made with coconut flour and frosted with a generous amount of creamy, delicious peanut butter frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto chocolate cupcakes topped with frosting.

    21. Vanilla cupcakes

    I love pairing simple vanilla cupcakes with a rich chocolate frosting. The contrast in colors and flavors is wonderful.

    Keto Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
    Wonderfully fluffy vanilla keto cupcakes are delicious on their own and downright sinful with the decadent, luscious chocolate frosting. 
    Check out this recipe
    Keto cupcakes with chocolate frosting served on a white plate.

    22. Pumpkin cupcakes

    These are my favorite indulgence in the fall, when I start making all things pumpkin. Their crumb is fluffy and tender, and the pumpkin-flavored frosting is wonderfully rich.

    Keto Pumpkin Cupcakes
    These moist and fluffy keto pumpkin cupcakes taste like autumn. The frosting is amazing - creamy and very flavorful.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto pumpkin cupcakes topped with frosting.

    Keto mousse, pudding, and frosting

    Rich and creamy yet low in carbs and in sugar, these tasty desserts are a real treat. A big advantage is that they don't require baking or cooking. So they are one of the easiest options for yummy low-carb treats.

    23. Chocolate pudding

    Can you believe that this rich, delicious pudding is made with just three ingredients and does not require any cooking whatsoever? It's true! This is one of the treats that I make most often, simply because it's so easy to make.

    Keto Pudding
    This super decadent keto chocolate pudding requires no cooking - just briefly heating up the ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto pudding topped with whipped cream.

    24. Chocolate custard

    This chocolate custard is dark, rich, and intense. Its texture is smooth and silky. It is one of my favorite chocolate desserts!

    Chocolate Custard
    This chocolate custard is dark, rich, and intense. Its texture is smooth and silky. It's one of my favorite chocolate desserts!
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate custard served with a silver spoon.

    25. Cream cheese frosting

    I always loved cream cheese frosting, even back in my high-carb days. I like it better than buttercream frosting. It was easy to adapt this one to a low-carb diet by simply replacing the powdered sugar with stevia.

    Easy Keto Cream Cheese Frosting
    Wonderfully creamy keto cream cheese frosting is quickly whipped by hand and sweetened with stevia. There's no need for powdered sugar! It's beautifully thick and holds its shape well.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto cream cheese frosting is shown on top of a cupcake.

    26. Whipped cream

    This is another recipe where the keto substitution is effortless. I use the classic whipped cream ratios, but replace the sugar with stevia. This chocolate whipped cream, made with cocoa powder and stevia, is also excellent.

    5-Minute Keto Whipped Cream
    It's easy to make delicious keto whipped cream in the food processor. It's the perfect topping for berries, mug cakes, and crustless pies. 
    Check out this recipe
    Sugar-free keto whipped cream served in a white bowl.

    Keto candy

    Fudge is amazing, and making a keto version is easy, especially if you use a powdered sweetener.

    But even if you're like me and you'd rather use stevia (or just sweeten it with extra dark chocolate), it works, and it's one of the easiest keto treats you can make.

    27. Peanut butter fudge

    Rich and fudgy, this fudge is amazing - maybe too amazing! The only drawback to making it without a boatload of powdered sugar is that you need to keep it in the fridge. Otherwise, it gets too soft.

    AMAZING Keto Peanut Butter Fudge
    Creamy and decadent keto peanut butter fudge is delicious and very easy to make.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto peanut butter fudge squares served on a white plate.

    28. Chocolate peanut butter fudge

    I got this fine recipe from my friend Jayne, then adapted it for the keto diet. I make it without any added sweeteners, relying on the dark chocolate to sweeten it. It's perfectly sweet!

    Amazing Keto Fudge
    This tasty keto fudge is so easy to make, and the result is wonderfully creamy, rich, and decadent.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto fudge squares stacked on a white plate.

    29. Chocolate bark

    It's easy to make keto chocolate bark - simply use extra-dark chocolate and focus on nuts instead of dried fruit. Though I do add a very small amount of dried cranberries. They're just so pretty!

    Dark Chocolate Bark
    Chocolate bark is surprisingly easy to make at home. It's such a wonderfully thoughtful hostess gift - during the holidays, or anytime.
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate bark pieces shown on a white background.

    30. Chocolate-covered strawberries

    The combination of fruit and chocolate is a classic one. The darker the chocolate you use the better, of course.

    Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
    Chocolate-covered strawberries are not just for Valentine's Day! It's a beautiful, elegant dessert that's surprisingly easy to make.
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate-covered strawberries on a white plate.

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    About the Author

    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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