Keto Pecan Turtle Bark

A stack of keto turtle bark on a white plate.

This delicious keto bark features layers of dark chocolate with a gooey center of sugar free caramel and pecans. So supremely decadent and easy to make, too!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword pecan turtle bark

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Chill Time 2

Total Time 37

Servings servings

Calories 142kcal

Author Carolyn

Ingredients

Keto Caramel

1/4 cup allulose (or xylitol)
1/4 cup brown sugar replacement
3 tbsp butter cut into 3 pieces
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt

Turtle Bark

8 ounces sugar-free dark chocolate chopped
3/4 ounce cocoa butter chopped
3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Keto Caramel

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweeteners and the butter. Bring to a boil and cook 4 to 5 minutes, watching carefully so it doesn't burn.
Remove from heat and add the cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Return to medium low heat and cook until deep amber and thickened, another 2 minutes or so.
Remove and stir in the vanilla and the salt. Let cool while preparing the chocolate.

Turtle Bark

Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow the paper to overhang the sides for easy removal.
In a heatproof bowl set over a pan over barely simmering water, combine the chocolate and cocoa butter. Stir until melted and smooth.
Spread half of the chocolate mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking pan, spreading to the edges. Freeze until firm, 10 to 20 minutes.
Pour the caramel layer over the chocolate (if the caramel has firmed up too much, warm gently until pourable). Sprinkle the caramel with the chopped pecans and freeze about 30 minutes to firm up.
Re-warm the remaining chocolate and spread over the caramel layer. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to firm up.
Lift out by the edges of the parchment paper and cut into bars or triangles.

Notes

TIP: If the caramel sauce appears to be quite thin even after it cools, return to low heat. Once warm, sprinkle the surface with xanthan gum while whisking continuously to combine.

Storage Information: Store the keto bark in a covered container on the counter for up to 5 days, and in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can also freeze it for several months, although the chocolate can change a bit in the freezing and thawing process.

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