Keto Cranberry Cream Cheese Bars

Prepare cranberry sauce: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, erythritol, and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until berries burst and the mixture thickens. Let it cool completely.

For this step: 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, 2 tbsp water

Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 °F. Mix almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until crumbly. Press firmly into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.

For this step: 1 ½ cups almond flour, 3 tbsp melted butter, Pinch of salt

Make the filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese with erythritol until smooth. Add egg, sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix until creamy.

For this step: 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1 large egg, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Assemble: Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Drop spoonfuls of cranberry sauce on top and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.

For this step: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)

Bake: Return to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the center is mostly set but slightly jiggly.

Cool: Let the bars cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Serve: Cut into squares, garnish with extra cranberry sauce or powdered sweetener if desired.