This recipe makes a delicious and refreshing keto-friendly treat with quite a twist. It has a nut and cocoa base filled with creamy coffee and topped with whipped cream.
**Ingredients**
**base on**
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* 1 cup (100 grams) pecans
* 1 1/4 cups (130 grams) almond flour
* 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 teaspoon powdered stevia (or to taste)
* 1 large egg
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
**COFFEE FILLING**
* 2 tbsp boiling water
* 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin powder
* 250g cream cheese, soft and shredded
* 2 tablespoons of powdered stevia (or to taste)
* 1/3 cup (80 mL) strong espresso coffee, chilled.
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 300 ml heavy cream, whipped
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**Decorations (optional)**
* Whipped cream
* Cocoa powder
* Coffee beans
**Instructions**
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1. **Make the base**
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tin with baking paper. Grind the pecans into a fine crumb in a food processor. Mix the almond flour, cocoa powder, and stevia and pulse together.
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2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking tin.
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3. Bake the base for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
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4. **Make the coffee filling**
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over boiling water and let sit for 5 minutes to dissolve.
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5. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and stevia until smooth. Stir in the cooled espresso coffee and vanilla extract.
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6. Slowly stir in the dissolved gelatin until completely incorporated. Gently fold in the whipped cream until just combined.
7. **Assemble the piece**
Pour the coffee filling onto the cooled base and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until filling is set.
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8. **Serve**
Slice the cappuccino and enjoy! Garnish with additional whipped cream, cocoa powder and coffee beans, if desired.
**Suggestions**
* For a stronger coffee flavor, use a stronger espresso or add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder to the filling.
* If you don't have stevia powder, you can use another keto-friendly sweetener of your choice, adjusting the amount to taste.
* Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
* This slice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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