Keto Dirt Cake Chocolate Layers (Print Version)
Creamy chocolate pudding and whipped cream layered with crunchy almond cocoa topping for a guilt-free indulgence.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# 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 remaining crumble on top to resemble 'dirt.' Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Rich chocolate satisfaction without the sugar crash that usually follows dessert
- That irresistible combination of creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey in every spoonful
02 -
- The pudding really does need that full hour to chill or it will slide right through the crumble layers
- Room temperature pudding layers much more evenly than cold pudding straight from the fridge
03 -
- Warm your serving glasses slightly with hot water then dry them before layering to prevent condensation from making the crumbs soggy
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the top layers to make the chocolate flavor pop even more