Caramel Shortbread Squares

These Caramel Shortbread Squares are simply amazing. With a buttery crust and a beautifully filling of caramel, this squares are perfect low-carb treats. This recipe is Low Carb, Keto, THM S, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and Sugar-Free.

Caramel Shortbread Squares with Caramel Filling Recipe

The way of preparations – easy

Prep time

  • Prep time – 20 minutes
  • Cooking time – 30 minutes

Yields – 16 squares

Ingredients: 

Crust Ingredients: 

  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 5 tbsp cold butter cut into pieces
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tbsp cold water

Caramel-Chocolate Filling: 

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup Swerve
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Optional Swerve (powdered) foe dasting

Instructions on how to make Caramel Shortbread Squares with Caramel Filling

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Line the bottom of a two 9 inch square cake pans with parchment paper.
  • Mix the crust ingredients in a food processor until the dough comes together.
  • Divide dought at two parth
  • Press into the bottom of the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 16-20 minutes at 350 degrees until golden brown.
  • Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, combine the sweetener, cream, and butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Cook over medium, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown and thickened. Depending on the heat of your stovetop this can take 10-15 minutes.
  • Watch it carefully.
  • Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
  • Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the caramel over the first cooled crust.
  • Set asiede to cool
  • Cover with other cooled crust
  • Sprinkle with Swerve (powdered)
  • Store at room temperature for 2-3 days.

 

Nutritional Informations (amount per serving) 

Serving size -1 sandwich bar

  • Calories – 161
  • Total Fat – 20 g (Saturated Fat 12 g )
  • Cholesterol – 54 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates – 5g (Dietary Fiber 2g)
  • Protein – 4g