Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Bake the Brownies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sweetener until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set. Let the brownie cool completely in the pan before lifting it out using the parchment paper.
Cut out the Trees:
- Once the brownie is completely cool, place it on a cutting board. Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out tree shapes. Alternatively, you can cut the brownie slab into triangles with a knife.
Prepare the Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sweetener and vanilla extract, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add green food coloring, a few drops at a time, and mix until you reach your desired shade of Christmas green.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Assemble and Decorate:
- Pipe swags of green frosting across each brownie tree to resemble branches, starting from the bottom and working your way up to the tip.
- Gently press a pecan half into the bottom of each tree to form the trunk.
- Decorate the "branches" with berries, crushed pistachios, or sprinkles to look like ornaments.
- Place a cheese or keto candy star on the very top of each tree.
Serve:
- Arrange your beautiful Keto Chocolate Christmas Trees on a serving platter and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For the best results, ensure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for the frosting. This will help prevent lumps and give you a smooth, pipeable consistency.
- If your brownie seems too crumbly to cut, chilling it in the refrigerator for an hour or two can make it firmer and easier to work with.
- You can adjust the sweetness of both the brownies and the frosting to your personal preference by adding more or less keto sweetener.
- Feel free to get creative with your decorations! Other keto-friendly options include sugar-free chocolate chips, shredded coconut (if macros allow), or a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- To make the "stars," you can use a mini star cookie cutter on a thin slice of cheddar or provolone cheese. The mild flavor of these cheeses won't overpower the chocolate. If you prefer a non-cheese option, you can also find sugar-free yellow candy melts and mold them into stars.
- These trees are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting. They will last for 3-5 days.
Estimated Nutrition per Tree (1 serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220–250 kcal |
| Total Fat | 18–20 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8–10 g |
| Cholesterol | 55–60 mg |
| Sodium | 80–100 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4–5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2–3 g |
| Net Carbs | 2–3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g (all sugar-free sweeteners) |
| Protein | 5–6 g |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low-carb & keto-friendly: Only 2–3 g net carbs per serving.
- High in healthy fats: From butter, cream cheese, and nuts, helping keep you full.
- Sugar-free: Uses erythritol or monk fruit, safe for diabetics.
- Protein-rich: Eggs, almond flour, and nuts add moderate protein.
- Gluten-free: Uses almond flour instead of wheat flour.
Note: Nutrition may vary slightly depending on the size of the brownie tree, exact sweetener, and nuts used.