Summer desserts should be easy, simple, and require no baking! These No Bake Cheesecake Parfaits fit the bill perfectly! This is a treat I have been taking to cookouts for years. In my opinion, it is the perfect party food because it is easy, requires very few ingredients and you can double or even triple the recipe if needed. It is also low carb, keto-friendly, gluten and grain free so it fits a wide range of dietary restrictions. Though these treats look quite impressive they are actually incredibly simple to make. I have documented the entire process below so you can see exactly how to make the best no bake cheesecake.

Reasons you will Love This Cheesecake Recipe

• EASY: this recipe is so easy, you just need a bowl, electric mixer, and saucepan! In addition to the simple kitchen items needed this recipe requires basic ingredients you probably have on hand.
• VERSATILE: You can easily adjust this recipe to your own tastes. You can use different fruit, extract or add-ins to create the perfect dessert.
• NO BAKE: No need to heat up the oven for this treat! In fact, if you prefer to use only fresh berries and skip the sauce this recipe becomes a completely no-cook dish!

Ingredients for No Bake Cheesecake

Below is a quick overview of the ingredients needed and why. For the complete, printable recipe scroll to the recipe card below. 

• Cream Cheese: full-fat or reduced-fat cream cheese will work, just be sure to soften it at room temperature before using.
• Monkfruit Sweetener: this is a low-carb, sugar-free sweetener.
• Sour Cream: this balances the cream cheese and sweetener as well as creates a rich and creamy texture.
• Heavy Cream: no substitutions for this ingredient, this is responsible for the volume in these cheesecake jars. When using an electric mixer heavy cream becomes stiff and creamy like whipped cream. 
• Vanilla Extract: adds richness and depth to the dish. 
• Berries: I use strawberries and blueberries. You will need this to make the sauce as well as fresh berries. 

How to Make No Bake Cheesecake

In addition to the ingredients listed above you will need a few mixing bowls, a saucepan for the berry sauce, and jars for serving! To make the best no-bake cheesecake just follow the instructions below:

Make the Homemade Berry Sauce

To make homemade berry sauce you need to add strawberries, confectioners monkfruit, and vanilla in a saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer. Stir the mixture and reduce the heat to medium for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the mixture has reduced and begun to thicken remove from heat. Allow the sauce to cool completely before adding to the cheesecake mixture.

Mix the Cheesecake Ingredients

In a medium to large size mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese and sweetener. Use an electric mixer to cream the mixture until it is smooth. Next, add the sour cream and vanilla extract and beat the mixture again until combined. The final step is to add the heavy cream and beat the mixture until it has doubled in volume and is thick, fluffy, and creamy like the second photo above.

Assemble the Cheesecake Parfait

Layer the cheesecake jars as you see in the photos. Begin by adding the cheesecake mixture, then the cooled strawberry sauce, and fresh berries, and repeat! I used these jars and it fills 6 very full jars. 

Serve

After assembling these jars chill for at least 1 hour. You can serve it with extra strawberry sauce or whipped cream on the side, but personally, I think these are delightful as is! One thing to consider is as written this makes 6 servings. This is a very indulgent treat, it is definitely possible to put this in smaller tasting cups to stretch this to 12 servings.

Storage

Store these jars in an airtight container in the fridge. This cheesecake parfait can be stored for up to 4 days, although I do find the fresh berries in the jars tend to soften after 2 days. 

Are Strawberries Keto?

Fruit is a controversial topic among keto dieters. The truth is, it can be confusing because fruit does contain carbohydrates as well as natural sugars. Fortunately, most fruits contain fiber which brings the net carb count down. For strawberries specifically, this is a keto-friendly fruit if you watch your portion sizes. You can read more about keto-friendly fruits in these resource guides below:

• Are Strawberries Keto?
• Are Blueberries Keto?
• Are Cherries Keto?
• Are Bananas Keto?

Tips and Tricks

• Make it your own, add cocoa powder, peanut butter powder or instant espresso powder for different flavor options
• Use a different low-carb fruit such as blackberries or raspberries, just remember if you are sensitive to the seeds you will need to strain the sauce mixture.
• Use softened cream cheese for the best results. Cold cream cheese is harder to blend and will not incorporate with the other ingredients as well.
• Make the strawberry sauce first and allow it to cool as you make the cheesecake. 
• Use an electric mixer, this can be a handheld or stand mixer. It will be very difficult to whip the cream cheese and heavy cream as well as you need to for the correct consistency. 

Recipe FAQ

Keto Cheesecake Recipes

• Cranberry Cheesecake Bars: a shortbread cookie crust, vanilla cheesecake layer, with a delicious cranberry sauce.
• Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars: the two best desserts meet to make one out of this word dessert.
• Raspberry Cheesecake: a stunning cheesecake with fresh raspberry swirl.
• Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake: vanilla paired with blueberries for a decadent treat.
• Keto Chocolate Cheesecake: what is better than chocolate cheesecake? When it is topped with chocolate-covered strawberries.

Yield: 6

No Bake Cheesecake Parfait

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This festive No Bake Cheesecake Parfait recipe is the perfect summer treat! An indulgent cheesecake layer is paired with berries for a low-carb dessert perfect for potlucks and parties!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

Vanilla Cheesecake Layer

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners Monkfruit (or regular sugar if not keto)
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Strawberry Sauce

• 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries, stems removed
• 2 tablespoons confectioners Monkfruit Sweetener
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, but helps to brighten the strawberry flavor)

Fresh Fruit Layer

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

For the Strawberry Sauce


1. Add the chopped berries, confectioners sweetener, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer.
   Stir the mixture well and reduce the heat to medium for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. When the mixture has reduced and begun to thicken remove from heat. Allow the sauce to cool completely before adding to the cheesecake mixture.
   
   For the Cheesecake Layer
   
1. In a medium to large size mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese and powdered sweetener. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it is creamy.
2. Next, add the sour cream and vanilla extract and beat the mixture again until combined. The final step is to add the heavy cream and beat the mixture until it has doubled in volume and is thick, fluffy, and creamy like the second photo above.
   

To Assemble the Parfaits

1. Layer the cheesecake mixture, then the cooled strawberry sauce, chopped fresh berries, and repeat. I used these jars and it fills 6 very full jars.
   

Notes

If you are not keto or low carb you can use regular confectioners sugar.
To make this recipe stretch further for a party assemble them in these 2 ounce tasting cups, you will get 12 small cheesecake parfaits.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 jar
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 229Total Fat: 20.9gCholesterol: 61.9mgSodium: 162mgCarbohydrates: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 4.8gFiber: 1.2gSugar: 3.6gProtein: 4.4g

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Low Carb Strawberry Popsicles

Summer calls for easy, refreshing Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles! These icy, boozy treats require just 5-10 minutes of work and make the perfect party recipe. They’re cute, only require 4 ingredients, and each one is just 5 net carbs.

Sugar-free simple syrup makes these quick and keto-friendly! You can also make these without the tequila for kid-friendly strawberry lime popsicles the whole family will love. The best thing: You can keep a batch in the freezer for months so you’ll have a cold, sweet treat when the warm weather hits.

Ingredients for Margarita Popsicles

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. For exact measurements, keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card below.

• Strawberries – Cored and halved for easy blending. Taste your batch first–If the strawberries are already on the sweeter side, you may want to start with a bit less simple syrup, especially if you’ve been keto or sugar free for long.
• Tequila – This is what gives that great margarita flavor. If you prefer to make a batch without alcohol, replace with water to keep it low carb or orange juice to add more flavor. Water with sugar-free orange flavoring would work great as well.
• Lime juice + limes – Unsweetened bottled juice is fine, but you want two limes for the cute garnish slices that get skewered onto the stick.
• Sugar Free Simple Syrup – There are store-bought versions you can find (either with the mixers or sometimes in the coffee aisle), but we prefer making our own Keto Simple Syrup with liquid monk fruit. This is the least expensive and easiest option we’ve found (plus there’s no sugar alcohols in case you’re sensitive to those).

How to Make Sugar-Free Strawberry Margarita Popsicles

These easy keto-friendly popsicles are simple and quick to make! You’ll need a blender, 6 popsicle sticks, 6 5-ounce cups, and a freezer. Here’s a step-by-step guide for making this strawberry margarita recipe.

Blend margarita

Place all of your ingredients in the blender and give it a whirl! You just want to make sure there are no big chunks of strawberry; the smoother the margarita, the easier the popsicles are to eat.

Pour margaritas

Line up 6 5-ounce cups and pour about 4 ounces of margarita into each one. Get these as even as you can so that they will all be frozen at the same time when you’re ready to serve.

Assemble lime popsicle sticks

Cut and discard the ends of the limes. Cut each lime into three slices (about 1/4″ thick, depends on the size of your limes). Place a slice on the cutting board, then stab the popsicle stick through the center. Push it in 1 1/2-2″, then put in one of the margarita cups. The lime should sit right on top of the margarita. Continue until all cups have lime-skewered popsicle sticks.

Freeze

Transfer cups to the freezer and freeze for 4-6 hours. Once frozen solid, you can serve immediately! If the popsicle doesn’t pull out immediately, gently rub the outsides of the cup with your hands to warm it slightly, then lightly tug the popsicle again.

Store

These popsicles will last 3-6 months, but they have the best flavor and texture the sooner you eat them. If you plan to keep them longer than 2 weeks, place them in a freezer bag to protect them from other freezer smells in the freezer.

Tips and tricks for the BEST popsicles with alcohol

• Get the right ratio – You want to have 4 or 5 times as much non-alcoholic liquid as you have alcoholic liquid so that the popsicle will freeze. For this recipe, there 2-2.5 cups of pureed strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup to just over 1/2 cup of tequila.
• Test before freezing – Strawberries can range from super sweet to a bit tart, so you want to taste test the margarita before pouring and freezing. Add more lime juice if it’s too sweet, more simple syrup if it’s too tart.
• Salt just before serving – Salt is tricky because it will cause the popsicle to melt much faster. If you want to salt them, I recommend placing one side of the popsicle (out of the cup) in a plate of salt and then serving immediately. We enjoyed these without salt, so feel free to skip this if you’re worried about melty messes.
• Change it up – This is a great base recipe that can be tweaked for tasty popsicles no matter your season or vibe! Swap out the strawberries for raspberries or blueberries, maybe use vodka or rum instead of tequila, or use lemon juice instead of lime juice. Infuse your simple syrup (this post has great tips for spicy, fruity, or herby syrups). If you’re watching the carbs, be careful when switching fruits as most have more sugar than strawberries.

If you love this low carb alcoholic popsicle, you’ll love these keto cocktails!

• Keto Mango Margarita – This blended marg is topped with soda water for a refreshing fizzy finish! This is an easy one to make for a big crowd, perfect for parties by the pool.
• Spicy Watermelon Margarita – Keto simple syrup is infused with fresh jalapenos, making a great balanced cocktail! If you love spicy-sweet, this is the drink for you.
• Raspberry Tequila Smash – This is such a lovely drink for bridal showers or parties! The fresh mint really is the cherry on top; don’t skip it if possible!
• Strawberry Rose Limeade – This one is so easy, especially with the store-bought skinny syrup! This one does have sugar alcohols, however, so keep that in mind if you’re sensitive.
• Blackberry Bourbon Smash – This GORGEOUS cocktail brings the best out of a good bourbon! Tart blackberries and liquid monk fruit make an amazing low-carb syrup that gives this the beautiful color and taste. You’ll want that syrup in all your cocktails after this!
• Keto Lemon Drop – This is a very easy sipping cocktail! It’s a fun one to serve in the form of shots as well.

FAQs about Keto Alcoholic Popsicles

Yield: 6 Popsicles

Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles

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These delicious Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles will keep you cool all summer long! Just 5 net carbs each for these tasty tequila popsicles.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Freezing Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound strawberries, cored
• 4.5 ounces tequila
• 2.25 ounces lime juice
• 2.5-3 ounces keto simple syrup (a little less if your strawberries are very sweet)
• 2 limes (for garnish slices)

Instructions

1. Place strawberries, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup in a blender, then blend until smooth. Taste and adjust simple syrup, lime juice, or tequila to your preference (however, for freezing be sure to not add more than 5.5 ounces of tequila).
2. Pour about 4 ounces of the margarita mixture into a 5-ounce cup. This should make enough for 6 popsicles.
3. Cut the ends off of each lime, then cut each lime into 3 slices. Place a slice on the cutting board, then poke a popsicle stick through the center. Push it about 1.5-2 inches through, then gently place it in one of the margarita cups, allowing the lime slice to sit on top of the margarita. Continue to put the skewered lime slices in each margarita.
4. Place cups in the freezer and freeze for 4-6 hours. To remove, carefully rub hands on the sides of the cup to warm it slightly, then pull.

Notes

You could use this as a base recipe for any alcoholic popsicles. For every 2-2.5 cups of non-alcoholic pureed ingredients (like fruit, juice, simple syrup, etc.), you can include 4-5.5 ounces of liquor.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 4-ish ounce popsicles
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1.2mgCarbohydrates: 6.7gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 3.9gProtein: 0.6g

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Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Limeade

This Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Limeade has got to be one of my all time favorite keto cocktails! This drink is a combination of fresh lime juice, a delicious sugar free strawberry rose syrup, sweet strawberries, vodka and soda water! I love this keto cocktail because it’s perfect for almost any occasion- a bridal shower, brunch, picnic, family get-together–really, anything!

This sugar free limeade has a delicate floral aroma that is complimented by the strawberries. Add in the vodka and soda water and this tastes just like a limeade from your favorite restaurant, but without the carbs! You can enjoy this low carb alcoholic drink for only 3.2 net carbs! And if you aren’t a fan of vodka, omit it and add more soda water instead! This drink is incredibly delicious with or without alcohol.

Ingredients in Strawberry Vodka Cocktail

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients in our Vodka Lemonade. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

• Lime juice – Fresh or bottled is fine. If you prefer lemonade over limeade, swap for lemon juice.
• Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Syrup – You can find this on Amazon, but I’ve also had good luck finding them at T.J. Maxx!
• Strawberries – If you wanted to reduce the carbs further, these can be left out.
• Vodka – Your favorite brand will be fine; no need to get fancy unless you want to!
• Soda water – If you have a Soda Stream and want to make your soda water strawberry or lime flavored, you could get a bolder flavor!

How do I make this Strawberry Limeade?

This rose vodka drink is ready in only 3 easy steps!

1. Muddle the strawberries, lime juice and syrup in the bottom of your glass.
2. Add ice and top with vodka and soda water.
3. Stir and top with a fun strawberry or lime garnish!

What does ‘muddle’ mean?

• If you want to make this a vodka lemonade, swap out the lime juice for lemon juice!
• You can switch out the rose syrup for this Blueberry Lavender flavor, then muddle blueberries for a fun blue/purple drink!
• If you don’t like vodka or want to make this a mocktail, leave out the vodka. This cocktail is still incredibly delicious without the alcohol. Just replace the amount with soda water.
• To cut more carbs from this drink, don’t add the strawberries. The syrup has a lovely strawberry flavor on its own… It’s not as bold this way, but it’s still tasty.
• Some people don’t like the strawberry pieces in their drink. Instead, make the drink in a shaker instead of your cup, then strain before pouring into your glass.

How many carbs in vodka?

Vodka is naturally carb free, so there are zero carbs in vodka. That’s why we use the Sugar Free Syrup in these keto cocktails so you can still enjoy a tasty drink while remaining low carb!

What should I serve with this Strawberry Rose Limeade?

This drink, to me, just says brunch! Try these Keto Ham and Cheese Quiche, Easy Frittata or this Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche for your main course! For dessert, give Keto Fruit Pizza, Keto Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies or Keto Chocolate Chip Muffins for dessert!

More keto cocktails

• Keto Mojito
• Keto Paloma
• Pickleback
• Keto Margarita

Yield: 1 drink

Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Limeade

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This delicious Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Limeade is easy to make and can be enjoyed with or without alcohol! Perfect for brunch, picnics, and cookouts!

Ingredients

• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1 ounce Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Syrup (link in notes)
• 2 strawberries
• 2 ounces vodka (optional -- It's also delicious to leave it out and fill with soda water)
• 3-6 ounces of soda water

Instructions

1. Muddle strawberries with lime juice and syrup at the bottom of a glass.
2. Fill glass with ice, then top with vodka (if using) and soda water.
3. Stir and top with a strawberry or lime garnish!

If you don't like chunks of strawberries, feel free to strain the strawberry mixture after muddling, discarding of the actual strawberry pieces.

Notes

Nutrition value below includes drink with the optional vodka. Here is the nutritional value for the limeade WITHOUT alcohol: Calories: 14 grams Total Fat: 0.1 grams Sodium: 7.9 milligrams Carbohydrates: 3.8 grams Fiber: 0.6 grams Sugar: 1.9 grams Protein: 0.3 grams Net Carbs: 3.2 grams

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1 drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 145Total Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8.5mgCarbohydrates: 3.8gNet Carbohydrates: 3.2gFiber: 0.6gSugar: 1.9gProtein: 0.3g

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Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

I have always been a sucker for cheesecake. Who isn’t, honestly? It’s the best dessert! Cheesecake was one thing I was so sad to lose while on keto. But I’m so happy to say that I have come up with some amazing keto cheesecake recipes- check out this list of 20+ Delicious Keto Cheesecake Recipes for some great desserts! I love being able to enjoy cheesecake while sticking to my keto diet.

These Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are so decadent. The first layer is a buttery shortbread crust, then a creamy vanilla cheesecake layer. The cheesecake is covered with an amazing low carb strawberry sauce and topped with a pecan crumble. You will adore every bite of these amazing cheesecake bars! For more delicious low carb meals, check out my page of Easy Keto Recipes!

Low Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Ingredients

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page. To make Keto Cheesecake Bare you will need:

• Butter: I use salted butter, but unsalted will also work. 
• Almond flour- I have had a lot of success with Anthony’s brand.
• Keto confectioner’s sweetener- I use Swerve or Monkfruit.
• Cream cheese: room temperature cream cheese creates the creamiest cheesecake layer. 
• Egg yolk: size large egg is recommended. 
• Vanilla extract: a good quality extract makes all the difference in this dessert! 
• Strawberry sauce: prep this ahead of time!
• Pecans: crushed, halves or whole, it doesn’t matter because we blend them to make the crumble topping. 

How do you make easy keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars?

First, combine butter, almond flour and swerve in a bowl and place into a lined pan. Bake the crust for 7 minutes. Second, combine the cream cheese, egg yolk, sweetener and vanilla with a mixer and mix until smooth. Spread over your crust. Add the strawberry sauce over the cheesecake layer.

For the topping, combine butter, almond flour, pecans and sweetener to a blender or food processor. Pulse until it has a crumb like texture and sprinkle over the sauce layer. Bake for 18-20 minutes and allow to cool completely before serving.

How do you make low carb Strawberry Sauce?

You will need to make this low carb strawberry sauce ahead of time. It is so easy, you just need fresh strawberries, confectioners keto-friendly sweetener and vanilla extract. You will want to opt for the strawberry sauce verses just adding fresh strawberries to your cheesecake bars because fresh fruit will add too much moisture. If you go that route you will have very soggy bars. 

Just follow the steps and simmer the strawberries until you get a lovely thick sauce. Allow the sauce to cool completely before assembling your cheesecake bars. 

Are strawberries keto?

Yes! A half a cup of strawberries is only 4.3 net carbs. Strawberries do contain natural sugars, so they do need to be enjoyed in moderation. But strawberries also contain antioxidants, are high in fiber as well as vitamin C, so they are a very nutrient rich food.

How to store Keto Cheesecake Bars

Place in a plastic or glass container with an airtight lid and keep in the fridge. These bars will remain fresh for up to a week. If you would like to freeze them, then the bars will be good for up to two months in the freezer.

If you are planning on freezing these bars, wrap each bar in plastic wrap and then wrap again in aluminum foil- this prevents freezer burn. When you are ready to thaw your bars, let them sit at room temperature for 2-4 hours in the fridge overnight.

Tips for the best low carb Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

• Use an 8×8 pan. If you use a larger pan such as a 9×9 or pie pan your bars will be too thin. 
• Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the cheesecake layers. It is a soft, buttery crust and if you spread the cold cheesecake over the warm crust before it cools and sets, your crust will tear. 
• For the best cheesecake texture, use room temperature cream cheese and eggs. 
• Line the bottom of the pan and allow the parchment paper to hang over the sides. After bars have cooled, lift the entire batch out by carefully pulling up the liner.
• For pretty, clean slices, place in the freezer for 15 minutes before slicing.

More Keto Cheesecake recipes

• Keto Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
• Keto Butter Pecan Cheesecake
• Keto Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
• Keto Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
• Keto Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

Yield: 12

Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust

• 8 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cup almond flour
• 2 tablespoons Keto friendly confectioners sweetener such as Swerve or Monkfruit

Vanilla Cheesecake Layer

• 12 ounces cream cheese
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup Keto friendly confectioners sweetener such as Swerve or Monkfruit
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Strawberry Sauce

• 1 cup prepared low carb Strawberry Sauce (link in post and below)

Pecan Crumble

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1 tablespoon Keto friendly confectioners sweetener such as Swerve or Monkfruit

Instructions

1. For the Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   Line an 8x8 pan with foil or parchment paper.
   Combine the melted butter, almond flour and sweetener in a small bowl and press into the lined pan.
2. Pre-bake crust for 8 minutes, it should not be firm just slightly beginning to brown around the edges.
3. Remove crust and allow it to cool completely.
4. For the Vanilla Cheesecake Layer: Using an electric mixer or small blender combine the cream cheese, egg yolk, sweetener and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the cooled crust.
6. For the Strawberry Layer: Spread the prepared low carb strawberry sauce over the cheesecake mixture.
7. For the Pecan Crumble: Combine the cold butter, almond flour, pecans and sweetener in a small blender or food processor and pulse until it resembles a crumb like mixture. Sprinkle over the berry layer.
8. Bake 22-26 minutes until the top is lightly browned and the bars have set.
9. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

This is the Strawberry Sauce I use.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 bar
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 340Total Fat: 27.1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 6.1gNet Carbohydrates: 4.6gFiber: 1.5gSugar: 2.3gProtein: 5.5g

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Today I’m sharing one of my favorite low carb, no bake desserts! Odds are, you have probably enjoyed a Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberry at some point. They are delightful little treats that are often served at parties or potlucks. Fresh, juicy strawberries are packed with a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling. In this instance, the dessert is made with a keto-friendly sweetener so it is perfectly low carb! 

Below you will find my best tips for the perfect cheesecake stuffed strawberries, how to prep in advance and more! If you love these also try these amazing Key Lime Pie Stuffed Strawberries, they are equally delicious! 

Ingredients for Cheesecake Strawberries 

As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need, for the complete recipe just keep scrolling. To make the simple stuffed strawberries, all you’ll need is: 

• Fresh strawberries: choose large strawberries for the best results.
• Cream cheese: full fat as well as reduced fat cream cheese work in this recipe.
• Confectioners sweetener: Confectioners Monkfruit sweetener if keto, regular confectioners sugar if not low carb
• Vanilla extract

Can I Use Low-Fat Cream Cheese?

Yes! Low-fat or lite cream cheese will work so long as it’s the kind that comes in a brick (not in a tub).  Alternatively, if you are dairy free readers have reported good success with dairy free cream cheese substitute in this recipe. 

How to Make Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries 

1. First, you start by prepping your berries. I opted to slice off a teeny tiny portion of the bottom of the berry so they would sit flat, then lopped off the top of the strawberry.
2. Then, you need to hollow it out. I find this is easiest with a small metal teaspoon. 
3. Next, combine the  8-ounce block of cream cheese with keto-friendly powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. 
4. Then I just scraped all of the filling into a piping bag and filled the strawberries as full as I could! If you don’t have or don’t want to pipe the filling in, no worries just spoon it, shove it, and throw it in there. It will all taste the same.

Can I Prep These in Advance? 

 If you plan on taking these somewhere, I recommend setting them in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before you go. It isn’t long enough to actually freeze them but it helps the cheesecake filling set so if they get knocked around while you are transporting them it doesn’t totally ruin them.

Tips for Cheesecake Strawberries 

• To hollow out the berries, I tried doing it with a knife but found it was much easier, prettier, and faster to use a small measuring spoon.
• I do think you have to be a little careful when preparing the berries because if you get carried away you will have no strawberry left. So, whittle them away with caution. 
• I found the best method is to prep all your berries, set them aside, make your filling, then fill. So basically assembly line style. This would go even faster if you had someone else helping you.

More No-Bake Dessert Recipes: 

• Key Lime Pie Stuffed Strawberries
• Keto No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
• Keto Almond Butter Cups 

Yield: 10

Keto Cheesecake Strawberries

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Simple no bake Keto Cheesecake Strawberries are the easiest low carb dessert! Enjoy four stuffed strawberries for about 5 net carbs! 

Prep Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds large fresh strawberries
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup Monkfruit confectioners sweetener
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Wash strawberries and cut off the tip so they will sit on their own.
2. Remove the top of the berry and scoop out a bit of the inside. I used a small measuring spoon.
3. Using a stand mixer or a mixing bowl and spatula, combine the cream cheese, sweetener, and vanilla until completely incorporated and it's the consistency of frosting.
4. Pipe or spoon the cream cheese filling into the strawberries.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

About 4 stuffed strawberries
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 112Total Fat: 8.4gCholesterol: 24.3mgSodium: 91mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 5.2gFiber: 1.8gSugar: 4.5gProtein: 2.2g

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Say hello to your new favorite breakfast!
This is my first year to grow strawberries and they have just started to come in. I am loving being able to walk out to the garden and grab a handful. These Keto Strawberry Cream Cheese Pancakes have been one of my favorite ways to use them! These easy keto pancakes have an almond flour, cream cheese, and egg base. They are light and soft and have a hint of strawberry and vanilla flavor. I serve them with additional strawberries on top and a delicious vanilla cream cheese spread!

What ingredients do you need for Keto Strawberry Cream Cheese Pancakes?

• Almond flour
• Cream Cheese
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Keto Friendly Sweetener: Swerve or Monkfruit
• Strawberries
• Baking Powder
• Salt

For the Vanilla Cream Cheese Spread

If  you would like to make the vanilla cream cheese spread, which I whole heartedly recommend you will also need heavy cream in addition to the ingredients above. 

How do you make Keto Strawberry Cream Cheese Pancakes?

1. In a blender or food processor combine the almond flour, cream cheese, eggs, sweetener, vanilla, strawberries, baking powder and salt. Blend until smooth.
2. Heat a greased skillet or griddle to medium heat, when the skillet is hot and the butter is completely melted add the batter to the skillet, about 1/4 cup at a time.
3. Do not flip until little bubbles form in the center of the pancakes indicating they are ready to be flipped.
4. Repeat until all of the batter has been used, adding butter to the skillet as needed
5. Serve warm with vanilla cream cheese spread and sliced strawberries

How many carbs are in keto cream cheese pancakes?

I have included two different sets of nutritional information below. One is for both the pancakes and the glaze, which comes to 2.3 net carbs each. The second is for the pancakes only without any cream cheese spread. The net carb per pancake is 1.3 net carbs each. This reheat very well. They are perfect for keto meal prep or they make a great sweet treat! 

What are some easy low carb breakfast recipes?

I love all sorts of breakfast foods and have tried my best to recreate some traditional breakfast favorites on a keto diet. These Keto Strawberry Shortcakes Waffles are quick, easy and very versatile. I am also a huge fan of these Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels because they taste like the classic sausage cream cheese crescent roll casserole that so many of us grew up loving. Some of my other favorites include:

• Keto Spinach Bacon Egg Muffins
• 5 Ingredient Sausage Balls
• Strawberry Cream Cheese Chia Seed Pudding Parfaits
• Keto Sausage Egg and Cheese Bites

Yield: 12 Pancakes

Keto Strawberry Cream Cheese Pancakes

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These Keto Strawberry Cream Cheese Pancakes are topped with a sweet vanilla cream cheese glaze! This easy keto breakfast recipe is about 2 net carbs per pancake and loaded with strawberry vanilla flavor!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pancakes

• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon keto friendly sweetener (Swerve or Monkfruit)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Vanilla Cream Cheese Spread

• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup confectioners keto sweetener (Swerve or Monkfruit)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream*

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor combine the almond flour, cream cheese, eggs, sweetener, vanilla, strawberries, baking powder and salt. Blend until smooth. 
2. Heat a greased skillet or griddle to medium heat, when the skillet is hot and the butter is completely melted add the batter to the skillet, about 1/4 cup at a time.
3. Do not flip until little bubbles form in the center of the pancakes indicating they are ready to be flipped.
4. Repeat until all of the batter has been used, adding butter to the skillet as needed
5. Serve warm with vanilla cream cheese spread and sliced strawberries

Vanilla Cream Cheese Spread

1. Combine all of the cream cheese spread ingredients in a blender or food processor, blend until smooth.

*Add more heavy cream if you want to thin the mixture.

Notes

The nutrition information below includes the pancakes with cream cheese spread. If you want ONLY the pancakes the nutrition information is as follows:

Per 1 pancake:

• Calories 42
• Total Fat 1.3 grams
• Total Carbs: 1.7 grams
• Fiber: 0.4 grams
• Sugars 0.6 grams
• Protein 1 gram
• Net Carbs: 1.3 grams each

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

Nutrition calculated 1 pancake + 1 teaspoon cream cheese glaze
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 117Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3.7gTrans Fat: 62.9gCholesterol: 63mgCarbohydrates: 2.7gNet Carbohydrates: 2.3gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1.2gProtein: 3.5g

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