Description

These Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are a creamy, low-carb, and sugar-free dessert perfect for those following a ketogenic diet. Featuring a buttery almond flour crust and a rich cream cheese filling studded with fresh strawberries, these bars are both satisfying and guilt-free. Ideal for a refreshing treat or elegant dessert, they are easy to prepare and require no complicated ingredients.

Ingredients

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Crust

1 ½ cups almond flour
¼ cup melted butter
3 tablespoons erythritol (from total ½ cup)

Filling

16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons erythritol (remaining from total ½ cup)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (plus more for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with baking paper to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
Make the crust: In a bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of erythritol. Mix until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust: Place the crust in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until it turns lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the heavy cream, remaining erythritol, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
Add strawberries: Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to crush them.
Assemble and bake: Pour the strawberry cream cheese filling over the baked crust in the dish. Smooth the top evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly to ensure a creamy texture.
Cool and chill: Let the cheesecake bars cool for 10 minutes at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up and enhance the flavor.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture; frozen strawberries can make the filling watery.
For an extra touch, top the bars with additional fresh strawberries before serving.
These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
If you prefer a sweeter bar, you can adjust the erythritol quantity to taste.