Description
Guilt-free “No Sugar Energy Dessert” delivers pure nutrition without compromising taste. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this dessert provides natural sweetness and sustained vitality for health-conscious individuals seeking delicious wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts and Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream and Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar substitute (stevia blend)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar-free caramel syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Whole pecans
- Whole almonds
- Sugar-free dried cranberries
- Pine nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a robust base by pulverizing mixed nuts, coconut flakes, coconut oil, cinnamon, salt, and almond flour into a cohesive mixture. Press firmly into a greased springform pan, creating a compact foundation.
- Refrigerate the base for 20 minutes to solidify and develop structural integrity.
- Gently warm sugar-free caramel syrup and heavy cream in a saucepan, stirring until perfectly blended and glossy.
- Pour the caramel layer evenly over the chilled nut foundation, ensuring complete coverage. Return to refrigerator for quick setting.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar substitute and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform texture without lumps.
- Delicately spread the cream cheese mixture over the set caramel layer, maintaining a smooth, even surface.
- Melt sugar-free dark chocolate chips with heavy cream, stirring continuously until forming a luxurious, glossy ganache.
- Allow chocolate ganache to cool slightly, then cascade over the cream cheese layer, creating an elegant chocolate veneer.
- Garnish the top with whole nuts, sugar-free dried cranberries, and pine nuts for textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 4-6 hours, preferably overnight, to ensure complete setting and flavor melding.
- Remove from springform pan, slice into precise portions, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Swap nuts for seed-based alternatives like sunflower or pumpkin seeds to create a nut-free version that’s equally delicious and crunchy.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream instead of heavy cream to transform this dessert into a vegan-friendly treat that maintains its rich, creamy texture.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumpy layers and achieve a smoother, more uniform dessert consistency.
- Carefully melt chocolate using a double boiler or low microwave settings to avoid burning, which can make the ganache grainy and bitter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg