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Keto Raspberry Tart

Keto Raspberry Tart - A Bright, Low-Carb Dessert Everyone Loves

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour: Finely ground, blanched almond flour gives the crust a smooth, tender crumb.
  • Unsalted butter: Melted for the crust; it helps the almond flour bind and toast.
  • Egg: One large egg to hold the crust together.
  • Granulated keto sweetener: Erythritol, allulose, or a monk fruit blend works well. Choose a brand you like for taste and aftertaste.
  • Raspberries: Fresh is ideal for the filling and topping. Frozen can work with adjustments.
  • Lemon: Zest and juice brighten the berries and balance sweetness.
  • Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and rounds out the flavors.
  • Gelatin or agar-agar: To lightly set the raspberry layer without starches. Use grass-fed gelatin or a vegan agar option.
  • Pinch of salt: Essential to balance sweetness in both crust and filling.
  • Optional toppings: Whipped heavy cream or coconut cream, thin almond slices, or extra raspberries.

Method
 

  1. Prep your pan and oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. You can also line the base with parchment for easy release.
  2. Make the crust: In a bowl, mix 2 cups almond flour, 3 tablespoons granulated keto sweetener, a pinch of salt, 5 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 beaten egg until a soft dough forms. It should hold together when pressed.
  3. Press and dock: Press the dough evenly into the tart pan, going up the sides. Use a fork to prick the base a few times to prevent puffing.
  4. Bake the crust: Bake 12–15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center looks set. Cool completely on a rack so the filling won’t melt into it.
  5. Cook the raspberry base: In a saucepan over medium heat, add 2 1/2 cups fresh raspberries, 1/3 cup granulated keto sweetener (adjust to taste), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring and lightly mashing, until juicy and slightly thickened.
  6. Strain (optional): For a seedless texture, press the warm mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. If you like seeds, skip this step.
  7. Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water. Let it sit 5 minutes to bloom. For agar-agar, check package directions; you’ll usually simmer it in liquid to activate.
  8. Set the filling: Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm raspberry mixture until dissolved. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and a tiny pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetener or lemon as needed.
  9. Assemble the tart: Pour the raspberry filling into the cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. If using extra fresh raspberries on top, arrange them gently now or after it sets.
  10. Chill: Refrigerate 2–3 hours, or until the filling is fully set and slices cleanly.
  11. Finish and serve: Before serving, top with lightly sweetened whipped cream or coconut cream and a sprinkle of lemon zest or sliced almonds. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for neat edges.