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DELICIOUS, frozen Cheesecake Bark topped with creamy swirls of chocolate and peanut butter!Only 5 minutes of hands-on prep time and just 5 main ingredients required.One of my favorite healthy desserts that’s also low-carb and Keto-friendly.

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A HEALTHY DESSERT THAT FEELS INDULGENT

Put a little snap in your well deserved snack with this awesome and fun Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake Bark. Make it ahead and have an amazing dessert whenever that sweet tooth hits.

Dear pals, this refreshing treat came about as a byproduct of two of my very popular recipes; Frozen Yogurt Bark with Berries and Cream Cheese Fruit Dip. I merged those two babes together and VOILA!

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If you’re anything like me and have to nibble on something, ANYTHING, in between meals, THIS Cheesecake Bark is the answer to your healthy dessert prayers. It’s quick to make, and it’s perfect for a snack or dessert. Breakfast, too!

Cheesecake Bark with Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl

I have received dozens of emails about healthier, low carb dessert recipes and I think you guys are going to LOVE this one! You can satisfy that craving with this Keto approved dessert without feeling one bit guilty.

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How to Make This Healthy Dessert Recipe:

This Cheesecake Bark recipe is just as easy as the original, with added cream cheese and just a handful of ingredients.

  • We start with creaming 6 ounces of cream cheese with a mixer.
  • Next, we are going to mix in full fat yogurt (nonfat for those that are NOT on a low carb/keto diet, but still watching their waistlines.)
  • A bit of sweetener will also be added to the mix, as well as some vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  • Once you’ve finished all of that, spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet.Smooth it out with a rubber spatula until bark is about 1/2-inch thick.
  • In the meantime, you’ll need to melt some dark chocolate chips – I use Lily’sDark Chocolate and those are all-natural, no sugar added, vegan, and non-GMO.
  • You will also have to melt some creamy peanut butter.
  • Drop a dollop of about 6 small circles of peanut butter, and 6 circles of melted chocolate over the cream cheese mixture.
  • Using a toothpick or a butterknife, swirl the chocolate and peanut butter around to create a marbled design.
  • Optionally, you can also add some chopped peanuts over the entire mixture.
  • Only left thing to do is pop it in the freezer and wait 3 to 4 hours, or until frozen.
  • Break or cut into pieces and eat.

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How to Store Cheesecake Bark

Once you have cut the frozen Bark into pieces, store it in an airtight container and keep it in the freezer.

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Recipe Notes:

Eat it as soon as pieces are removed from the freezer as the Cheesecake Bark will start to melt in minutes.

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More Healthy Dessert Recipes to Try:

  • Skinny Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
  • Fruit Salad with Honey Orange Yogurt Dressing
  • Avocado Chocolate Mousse
  • Mango Sorbet
  • Banana Frozen Yogurt

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Cheesecake Bark with Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl

Katerina | Diethood

DELICIOUS, frozen Cheesecake Bark topped with creamy swirls of chocolate and peanut butter! Only 5 minutes of hands-on prep time and just 5 main ingredients required.

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Servings : 12 servings

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs 55 minutes mins

Freezing Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups full fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sweetener, I use Stevia
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips, melted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, optional

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  • In your mixer's bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy.

  • Add in yogurt and continue to mix until incorporated.

  • Add sweetener, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth and well combined.

  • Taste for sweetness and adjust accordingly. I almost always mix in a bit more vanilla.

  • Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet and smooth it all out until bark is about 1/2-inch thick.

  • Drop a dollop of about 5 to 6 small circles of the melted peanut butter, and 5 to 6 circles of the melted chocolate over the cream cheese mixture. (Use microwave to melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips - cool for about 1 minute after melting and before adding to the Bark.)

  • Using a toothpick or a butterknife, swirl the chocolate and peanut butter around to create a marbled design.

  • Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if using.

  • Freeze for 4 hours, or until frozen.

  • Break or cut into 12 pieces and serve.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES

  • Use microwave to melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips - cool for about 1 minute after melting and before adding to the Bark.
  • Serve/eat the Cheesecake Bark as soon as pieces are removed from the freezer because the Bark will start to melt in minutes.

HOW TO STORE CHEESECAKE BARK

Once you have cut the frozen Bark into pieces, store it in a covered airtight container and keep it in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 117 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sodium: 92 mg | Potassium: 136 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 230 IU | Vitamin C: 0.2 mg | Calcium: 76 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesecake, cheesecake bark, chocolate, healthy desserts, ice cream desserts, keto desserts, keto recipes, low carb recipe, peanut butter, yogurt bark

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Healthier Desserts
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Do you put yogurt bark in the freezer or fridge? ›

Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut into pieces or just break it apart with you hands. Store the bark in a sealed container in the freezer. Remove the bark 5 minutes before you enjoy it so that it has time to soften up ever so slightly (this helps with flavor and makes it easier to bite into).

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Today, the average restaurant serves desserts that are heavily laden with saturated fat and sugar and that range between 800 to 1500 calories
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Though no food is completely off-limits, if you want to keep blood sugar levels low, it's important to limit eating desserts that contain primarily refined carbohydrates and sugar, such as snack cakes, candy or cookies.

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The reason for iciness in frozen desserts is due to water content.

How long can you keep yogurt bark in the freezer? ›

How long does it keep? Once you have cut your frozen yogurt bark, store it in a bag or airtight container with the pieces separated with parchment. It will keep well for up to 3 months. You can enjoy it right from the freezer for an easy summer snack.

Does freezing yogurt destroy the good bacteria in it? ›

The health-boosting live and active bacteria found in yogurt survive freezing. The most discernible change is its texture, which is grainier or thinner after freezing.

Can you eat dessert and still be healthy? ›

There are many other indicators of health, including your quality of sleep, your stress levels and how hydrated you are. But if weight loss is your goal, you can (and should) have dessert if you want to. In fact, allowing yourself to enjoy dessert can actually make weight loss easier.

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Wholegrain & Wholemeal Breads

Since wholemeal bread is baked with whole or nearly whole wheat grains, it contains much more flavour and nutrition. Wholemeal is also a great source of carbohydrates, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, as well as being low in fat.

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Choosing desserts with nuts and seeds helps add healthy fats and protein, which can be beneficial for brain health. Adding dark chocolate and a variety of spices is also health-promoting due to their anti-inflammatory properties." Furthermore, milk-based hot chocolate or yogurt parfaits are rich in calcium.

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