Keto Dirt Cake (Printable Version)

Rich chocolate pudding layered with whipped cream and crunchy almond crumble topping

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate Dirt Crumble

01 - 1 ¼ cups almond flour
02 - ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - ⅓ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
04 - ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Pudding Layer

06 - 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
07 - ¼ cup heavy cream
08 - ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - ½ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
10 - ⅛ tsp xanthan gum
11 - ¼ tsp instant espresso powder
12 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Whipped Cream Layer

13 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
14 - 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or sweetener of choice
15 - ½ tsp vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. In a bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, melted butter, and salt. Stir until crumbly. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, stirring halfway. Let cool completely. Break into fine crumbs.
02 - In a saucepan, whisk together almond milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sweetener, xanthan gum, and espresso powder. 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 - In a glass dish or individual jars, layer half the chocolate crumble at the base. Spread half the pudding over the crumbs, then half the whipped cream. Repeat layers, finishing with the remaining crumble on top to resemble dirt. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • That first spoonful hits you with creamy chocolate heaven and you will literally forget this is keto friendly
  • The dirt crumble on top is so satisfyingly crunchy it might become your new favorite texture in desserts
02 -
  • The pudding must be completely cold before you assemble or the whipped cream will melt into a sad soupy mess
  • Press the crumble firmly into the bottom layer so you get that satisfying crunch in every single bite
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together so much more smoothly so pull your cream out of the fridge 20 minutes early
  • Use a rubber spatula to fold the whipped cream gently so you do not knock all the air out

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