Description
Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars offer a creamy, low-carb cheesecake experience featuring a buttery almond flour crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries for natural sweetness. With minimal prep, these bars require only a quick bake for the crust and a chill to set the filling. Perfect for gatherings or meal prepping, they cater to keto and gluten-free diets without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup erythritol (or sweetener) for the filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons erythritol. Mix until crumbly.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form a crust.
- Bake crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup erythritol until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Fold in sliced strawberries.
- Spread cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, smoothing the top. Top with extra strawberry slices if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight) until fully set.
- Using the parchment overhang, lift out and cut into squares.
Notes
For nut allergies, substitute sunflower seed flour for almond flour. Coconut cream can replace heavy cream for a dairy-light version. These bars can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or frozen (sliced, wrapped) for 2 months. If the filling seems runny, chill longer or whip cream before folding. Ensure strawberries are drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (after initial bake)
- Cuisine: American