Keto Christmas Candy

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  • prep time

    prep time

    1 h 20 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    8 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 28 min

Keto Christmas Candy

This delicious Keto Christmas recipe is somewhere between millionaires shortbread and Christmas crack. A toasted and spiced biscuit base is topped with sweet caramel then finished with a layer of pecan and cranberry studded chocolate. Our ultimate Keto Christmas candy makes a decadent treat for the festive season or can be enjoyed as your post-dinner dessert!

How to Make Our Keto Christmas Candy

Our sweet Keto Christmas recipe is made up of 3 delicious low carb layers. As some of the layers contain the same ingredients as other layers, we have listed the ingredients in order of use within the recipe for simplicity. Once you have baked the base layer, this is smothered with a sweet low carb caramel and frozen to set. Once set, this is topped with a dark chocolate layer and returned to the freezer. Once the candy is completely firm, it will need to be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. If serving straight from the freezer, allow to stand and thaw a little before serving.

Are Cranberries Keto?

We have added chopped cranberries to the top of our Keto Christmas candy. When used sparingly, dried cranberries may be consumed in moderation as part of a low carb diet. If you would like to reduce the carb count of the recipe, you can omit the cranberries and pecans and opt for a plain chocolate topping. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the recipe.

  • Net Carbs

    2.4 g

  • Fiber

    3.3 g

  • Total Carbs

    7.7 g

  • Protein

    3.2 g

  • Fats

    17.1 g

177 cals

Keto Christmas Candy

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Ingredients

  • Almonds, Raw

    Almonds, Raw

    ½ cup, ground

  • 100% Pure Erythritol by Now

    100% Pure Erythritol by Now

    1 tsp

  • Coconut Oil

    Coconut Oil

    1-½ tablespoon

  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon

    ½ teaspoon

  • Ginger, Ground

    Ginger, Ground

    ½ teaspoon

  • Nutmeg Ground

    Nutmeg Ground

    ⅛ tsp

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Coconut Oil

    Coconut Oil

    1-½ tablespoon

  • 100% Pure Erythritol by Now

    100% Pure Erythritol by Now

    1 tsp

  • Almond Milk

    Almond Milk

    ½ cup

  • Almond Butter

    Almond Butter

    1 tablespoon

  • Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened

    Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened

    1-½ tablespoon

  • 100% Pure Erythritol by Now

    100% Pure Erythritol by Now

    1 tsp

  • Coconut Oil

    Coconut Oil

    1-½ tablespoon

  • Reduced Sugar Craisin Dried Cranberries by Ocean Spray

    Reduced Sugar Craisin Dried Cranberries by Ocean Spray

    ½ tablespoon

  • Pecans

    Pecans

    1 tablespoon, chopped

Recipe Steps

steps 8

1 h 28 min

  • Step 1

    Add the ground almonds, 1 teaspoon erythritol, 1.5 tablespoon melted coconut oil, the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt to a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine, mixing the ground almonds with the oil and spices. You may use more or less spices and sweetener as desired to suit your personal taste.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 3x6 inch ovenproof dish/mold with baking paper. Tip the crumb mixture into the base of the lined dish. Press down firmly, creating an even layer. Transfer to the oven to bake for 8 minutes until lightly golden all over. Set aside to cool.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Add a heaped tablespoon of coconut oil, 1.5 tablespoons of erythritol, and 1/4 cup almond milk to a small saucepan. Set over a medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring well to combine and melt the oil. Reduce to a simmer.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Simmer the mixture for a few minutes. Add the almond butter and remaining milk and stir well to combine until smooth. Continue to simmer the mixture until it turns into a smooth and thick yet pourable caramel. Do not overheat the mixture, or the caramel will begin to separate.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Pour the caramel over the baked biscuit base. Set aside to cool, then transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes to set and firm. Just before the caramel and base have finished setting, you can prepare the chocolate topping.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Add the cocoa powder and 1.5 teaspoon erythritol to a small bowl. Melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Drizzle the hot melted coconut oil into the bowl with the cocoa powder and erythritol, whisking together as you go. Mix until you have a smooth chocolate sauce. Taste and add more sweetener or cocoa as desired.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    Roughly chop the cranberries. Remove the caramel covered base from the freezer. Pour over the chocolate sauce. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and cranberries immediately over the chocolate topping.
    Step 7
  • Step 8

    Return to the freezer for a further 30 minutes to set completely. Once set, store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to serve. Slice into 6 strips to serve.
    Step 8