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Sex In A Pan – Keto Recipe

Sex in a pan – yes that really is the name of this luscious and creamy dessert recipe! And this version is keto and sugar-free, so it’s a delicious way to indulge. Layers of cheesecake and creamy chocolate pudding, with a chocolate cookie crust.

Sugar free Sex In A Pan dessert with a fork full taken out of it.

Why yes, I already do have a Sex in a Pan recipe here on All Day I Dream About Food. But that original one is a seasonal variation with pumpkin and apparently not everyone like pumpkin.

Shocking, I know!

From the moment that first keto sex in a pan was published, I had readers asking me how they could make it without the pumpkin puree. And I got tired of trying to explain in detail how to make a vanilla cheesecake layer so I decided it was time to write it out in full.

But ever the recipe creator, I couldn’t help but give it a slightly different twist and do a chocolate crust instead of the regular one. Not to worry, though. If you would prefer the traditional crust, you can easily grab that from my low carb pumpkin version here.

Creamy chocolate layered dessert in a square pan

What is Sex In A Pan?

Despite the rather lewd moniker, this is really a dessert made of creamy layers of chocolate pudding and no bake cheesecake. It’s also known as chocolate lasagna. And sometimes a layered dessert like this are known as a lush.

Whatever you want to call it, it’s incredibly rich and decadent. I suppose the name indicates it’s as good as, or possibly better than, sex. But if you’re in certain company, you may want to come up with a less controversial name.

Now the traditional version is made with a cookie crust with pecans. Then you make a cream cheese layer, top that with a vanilla pudding layer, and then a chocolate pudding layer. Then you top the whole thing off with some whipped cream topping.

WHOA! Now you can see where the name comes from!

Two servings of keto sex in a pan on white plates

Sugar-Free Sex In A Pan

In a traditional sex in a pan recipe, the layers are all from a box. Box pudding mixes and store-bought whipped topping, full of carbs, sugars and other assorted junk. No thanks.

When I made my pumpkin version, I wanted to simplify so I skipped the vanilla pudding layer altogether and just went with a pumpkin cheesecake layer and a chocolate pudding layer, plus the whipped cream. It was a huge hit and one of my most popular recipes.

So I did the same for this vanilla version as well. But it wasn’t quite as simple as leaving out the pumpkin puree, since that adds a lot of moisture to the layer. I had to play with the amounts of cream cheese and whipping cream to get it right, and I found that it needed to be refrigerated for a while to firm up.

Then I proceeded to make the chocolate pudding from scratch, which is really quite easy to do. Pudding does not have to come from a box, my friends!

Now again I confess to messing about with the original and doing a chocolate “cookie” crust instead of a regular one. It’s really great this way but if you want to steal the crust from my pumpkin sex in a pan, that’s fine too. They will both work out nicely!

Sex in a pan dessert with a strawberry

How to Serve this Keto Dessert

I won’t lie, friends. It’s next to impossible to get that first slice out in one pristine piece. So be ready for a bit of mangled keto sex in a pan and tuck that bit away for another time.

After that first one comes out, you shouldn’t have too much trouble getting a small lifter underneath the next pieces. They come out beautifully and you can see the delicious layers.

Well, that is if you have the patience to let it all chill in the fridge to firm up properly. But I won’t blame you if you get in there a bit early! This is definitely one low carb dessert that’s hard to resist!

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Sugar Free Sex In A Pan Dessert. Creamy and delicious layers of keto chocolate pudding and no bake cheesecake, on a chocolate "cookie" crust.

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Sugar Free Sex In A Pan
Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
 

Sex in a pan - yes that really is the name of this luscious and creamy dessert recipe! And this version is keto and sugar-free, so it's a delicious way to indulge. Layers of cheesecake and creamy chocolate pudding, with a chocolate cookie crust.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate lasagna, sex in a pan
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 303 kcal
Ingredients
Chocolate Crust:
Cheesecake Layer:
Chocolate Pudding Layer:
Whipped Cream Topping:
Instructions
Crust:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. 

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener and salt. Add the melted butter and water and stir until the mixture begins to clump together.

  3. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan and bake about 15 minutes, or until just firm to the touch. Remove and let cool. 

Cream Cheese Layer:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetener together until smooth. Beat in the vanilla.. 

  2. Add the cream and beat until smooth, then spread over the cooled crust and refrigerate while preparing the chocolate layer. 

Chocolate Pudding Layer:

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine almond milk, whipping cream and sweetener. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sweetener.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Slowly whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the yolks to temper. Then slowly whisk tempered yolks back into saucepan.

  3. Reduce heat to medium low and sprinkle surface with the xanthan gum, whisking vigorously to combine. Whisk in the cocoa powder and cook until thickened, about 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add the butter pieces and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

  4. Let cool 15 minutes and then spread over cheesecake layer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Whipped Cream Topping:

  1. Beat the cream with sweetener and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chocolate pudding layer. Dust with cocoa powder (this works best through a fine sieve). Use a vegetable peeler or cheese slicer to shave chocolate over top.

  2. Chill another hour to help set completely.

Nutrition Facts
Sugar Free Sex In A Pan
Amount Per Serving (1 serving = 1/16th of the recipe)
Calories 303 Calories from Fat 255
% Daily Value*
Fat 28.3g44%
Carbohydrates 6.3g2%
Fiber 2.6g10%
Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

    • Not sure if Sex in a Pan is a Canadian thing or not, but I live on Vancouver Island (Western Canada) and have eaten this luscious dessert many times in the full fat version.

      This is a must try for me.

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  2. Solution for destruction of first peice, though I’m certain it taste just os good as the rest, square springform pan.

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  3. Btw, as some folks may have tree nut allergies, could the crust be made with coconut flour, and, if so, how many cups.

    Thank you

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  4. Hi! Thank you for this recipe; I will definitely be trying it!

    Question: On the cream cheese layer, it mentions beating in the sweetener twice; I believe one of those steps was to the whipping cream. Do you beat the sweetener and cream cheese together and then add the whipping cream, or do you beat the cream cheese and whipping cream together and then add the sweetener?

    Thank you for the clarification- it looks delicious!

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  5. I have all the ingredients on hand, looking forward to making ASAP! You could call that first piece out of the pan… menage de trois 😜

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  6. This recipe has the answer to a question about another recipe of yours. I love the Coconut Macadamia bars. I have been wondering how it would taste, with cocoa added to the crust. But I had not tried it out. Thanks to the crust on this I will add the cocoa. Thank you.

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  7. IN the south, we called this no-name pie. It had the shortbread crust, but also had chopped up pecans in the shortbread, similar to a pecan sandy cookie. It also had brown sugar in the cheesecake layer which made for a nice color in this layer.
    I”ve made a version of it like this, based on your original pumpkin one for years and it always gets rave reviews! Thanks for what you do!

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  10. Oh.My.Gossssssssh. UM. Yes. Please. I made this for years as my “go to” dessert recipe for any occasion. SO SO good. But then – lc came along and – yeah. How FUN you created a lc, healthy version! So excited to make this. Game night is scheduled this weekend and this will be a hit. Thank you. You are the Mack Mamma of all things deliciously Keto. (Mack Mamma?! LOL)

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  12. My Momma called this “4-Layer Chocolate Delight” and I simply cannot wait to try this. Thank you Carolyn – this is a sweet childhood memory for me and I appreciate your re-making such an awesome recipe. 🙂

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  13. We used to call the carby sugar version “The Next Best Thing to Robert Redford…”
    Oh, I am really showing my age, aren’t I?!?!😂😂😂😂😳😂😂😂😘❤️😃👍🏻

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  15. I made this yesterday as soon as I saw it posted! The sugary version is my husband’s favorite so I wasn’t sure how he would like it. Sometimes he’s critical of my low carb dishes, being the meat and potatoes kind of guy he is. It was husband and teenage daughter approved! It is DEVINE! I had a sample this morning with coffee and I think, like most of these goodies, it’s even better the second day. I even added some sugar free chocolate chips on top for an even more visually pleasing dessert. Everything else I left as is. Thank you, once again, for a wonderful recipe! Your recipes are my main book marks!

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  16. Oh my my my !!! It is Very hard to wait in-between the layers LOL !
    I seriously could have eaten the chocolate crust goodness right out of the hot pan giggles.. Oh and the cheesecake… can we just get you an award now giggles.
    Then the chocolate pudding layer….. ok lets just say I was licking every piece of kitchen spoon, whisk that even came close to the pudding hehehe.
    Now right this minute I am making the last and finale topping. Oh please let the be enough minutes left in this day (waiting for the set up time) that I may delight in my labor.

    To be continued giggles.
    PS My husband was laid off his job a month ago BUT believe me you that as soon as we are making money again
    I Will BE BUYING YOUR BOOK.

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  17. Do you think it is possible to replace the heavy whipping cream with full fat coconut milk or coconut cream? Aiming for less dairy! Thanks!

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  18. We called this Robert Redford dessert.
    Back in the day, I had a WW conversion
    Recipe. Now I have a low carb one!
    Thanks

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  26. Made this for Valentines Day and we LOVED it!!!! Made it exactly as the recipe stated! I have never been disappointed in any of your recipes…..ever! Another winner! Thanks so much!!!

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  27. I made this for Valentine’s Day and it was spectacular! By far, the best keto dessert I’ve ever made or had. Since my hubby doesn’t like cream cheese, I used mascarpone cheese instead and it was so good! Thank you 🙂

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  30. My husband and I loved this! I didn’t have enough Swerve so I substituted another sweetener and it worked out fine. I really greased the pan with butter and had no problem getting the first piece out.

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  31. OH — simply divine! I did substitute the plain crust from the Pumpkin Sex in a Pan (instead of the chocolate crust) and it was SO easy to make!! This recipe is now my husband’s new favorite dessert!! YUMMY and actually is better 1-2 days after it is made!! THX!!

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  32. Made this for my husbands birthday dinner so that I could enjoy some dessert while everyone else was enjoying cake. OMG!!! Everyone at the party devoured it! I was able to get my piece, and it was the best dessert I’ve made while on this way of eating. I made your pancakes the next day for breakfast, and a gain amazing!! Today I ordered two of your recipe books. Thank you, for sharing your delicious low carb meals

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  35. Holy Cow!! This is so good. Very rich and chocolaty. I added pecans to the top instead of the cocoa powder and shaved chocolate. I didn’t have swerve so I used pyure (put in my little coffee grinder to make powder and using half the amount since its double sweet) instead of swerve powder. A winner for sure!

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      • One of our favorite deserts! I have frozen this dessert. It is actually better frozen, tastes like an ice cream cake when eaten frozen. I freeze it in portions so it is a wonderful grab from the freezer. My next one I am going to attempt a plain crust rather than the chocolate, just to change it up. The chocolate pudding portion is incredible! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  37. Made this twice now, but i substitute cocoa powder with cacao powder (just because that’s what’s in my pantry). Really great recipe! Thanks for sharing! =)

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  38. I plan to make this for my office. We are used to 9×13 pans. Can you think of any reason I cannot just double everything and make it in a 9×13 pan? I know the macros would change.

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  39. How does this store? I was wondering how far in advance of needing the dessert I could make it without any of the layers breaking down.

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  40. A truly wonderful recipe! The crust was a little hard when compared to other soft layers but flavor was there and it was delicious. Served it to my regular-diet friends and NO ONE was believing that this was low-carb and sugar free.
    Definitely a crowd pleaser!

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  41. Absolutely delicious!! Couldn’t get my chocolate mixture to set up🤔🙃.but will make again! I don’t care for the name either, especially when my grandson 20 asked what it was, uhh sex in a pan, what !?he said..ackward moment 🙄🙄..I will now use some of the other choices names listed in comments😊😊

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  42. Made it for a friend’s birthday. She and I are both keto, so it worked great! We shared with the office. I had to adapt a bit. Didn’t have enough confectioner’s sweetener. So used what I had in the cream cheese layer and granulated Swerve for the other layers.

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  43. I AM so EXCITED…… I made the chocolate crust and made the cream cheese layer, but I didn’t want to take the time for the chocolate pudding…………so I made Keto Chocolate Mousse…..Absolutely delicious, easier AND quicker………..

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