Keto Dirt Cake (Printable)

Layers of chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and crunchy almond crumble create this dreamy low-carb dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Dirt Crumble

01 - 1 1/4 cups almond flour
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/3 cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
04 - 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Pudding Layer

06 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
07 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
10 - 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
11 - 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Whipped Cream Layer

13 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
14 - 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or sweetener of choice
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, melted butter, and salt in a bowl. Stir until crumbly. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway. Let cool completely, then break into fine crumbs.
02 - Whisk together almond milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sweetener, xanthan gum, and espresso powder in a saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled and thickened for at least 1 hour.
03 - Whip heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
04 - Layer half the chocolate crumble at the base of a glass dish or individual jars. Spread half the pudding over the crumbs, then half the whipped cream. Repeat layers, finishing with the remaining crumble on top. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the creamy chocolate pudding satisfaction without the sugar crash that usually follows
  • The dirt crumble topping is dangerously good and adds the perfect crunch to every spoonful
02 -
  • The pudding needs that full hour in the fridge or the layers will slide right into each other
  • Let the dirt crumble cool completely or it will soften when it hits the cold pudding
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so pull everything out about 20 minutes before starting
  • A touch of salt in the crumble balances the sweetness and makes the chocolate flavor really pop

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