This Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake is a tasty no-bake dessert that’s ideal for warm weather or any time you’re seeking something sweet, but it should be low in carbs. This dessert is made with a combination of almond flour crust layer with the cream cheese layer over the crust, and in the last, there is a layer of freshly sliced strawberries. This cheesecake doesn’t require any cooking time; we just have to make it and put the cheesecake in the fridge. It’s a guilt-free cheese that we can easily enjoy without any stress, as each portion only contains about 4g of net carbohydrates.
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STATS:
- Prep time: Twenty mins
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Cook time: Nil
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: Four hours, & twenty minutes.
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free, Low Carb
- Servings: 10
EQUIPMENT:
- Medium Bowl
- Spatula
- Large bowl
- Spring form pan
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CRUST:
- ¼ cup Erythritol powder
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- One & ½ cups almond flour
FOR THE CHEESECAKE FILING:
- ⅓ cup powdered Erythritol
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Half cup heavy whipping cream
- For the layers:
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberry
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- Optional: extra whipped cream or crushed nuts
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
ERYTHRITOL POWDER:
- Erythritol powder is a keto-friendly sweetener and it also dissolves readily and offers sweetness without increasing blood sugar levels.
UNSALTED BUTTER:
- We use the liquid and unsalted butter to make this dessert more indulgent and it also helps to bind the crust.
CREAM CHEESE:
- We have to use the full-fat cream cheese as it serves as the base of the cheesecake layers.
WHIPPED CREAM:
- We have to use the chilled, and full-fat whipped cream to make the light and fluffy cream and beat it till it gets the stiff peaks.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- We have to use pure vanilla extract in this dessert and it gives a nice aroma and depth in the cheesecake.
FRESH STRAWBERRIES:
- We have to use the fresh strawberries for the best taste and texture.
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INSTRUCTION:
- We can include the Erythritol powder, almond flour, melted butter, & vanilla in a bowl and mix till it gets crumbled.
- Then we can transfer the crust to the dish evenly press it with the spatula and put the crust in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- We can include the soft cream cheese and Erythritol powder in the large bowl and beat it till it gets smooth.
- Then we can include the chilled heavy cream in the chilled bowl and beat the cream to form the stiff peaks.
- Then we add the vanilla extract and mix again to combine.
- We can softly fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese and mix well.
- Then we can cover the crust with half of the cheesecake filling and spread some strawberry slices over the filling.
- We can again add the cheesecake filling on the slices smooth the top with the spatula and arrange the strawberry slices over the filling again.
- Now we can put the cheesecake in the fridge for four hours or the whole night.
- We can make the slices of the Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake and serve.
TIPS:
- We would have to utilize the softened cream cheese so that it is easy to get utilize.
- You can also bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes at 350°F to make a strong base and then let it cool before assembling the cheesecake.
- We have to use the chilled heavy cream and the bowl should be chilled also so that it can get firm peaks.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You would put the strawberry cheesecake in the airtight box and store this cheesecake for 4 to 5 days.
FREEZER:
- We can wrap the strawberry cheesecake slices in plastic wrap and store these slices in the box for 1 month.
FAQs:
Is this strawberry cheesecake low in carb content?
- This strawberry cheesecake is low in carbs content and it just comprises 4g net carbs and 2g fiber in one portion of this cheesecake.
How to prepare the dairy-free strawberry cheesecake?
- We have to use the dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream to prepare the dairy-free strawberry cheesecake but the texture and taste might get differ.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 26g
Calcium: 60mg
Fiber: 2g
Iron: 0.8mg
Net carbs: 4g
Potassium: 150mg
Total carbs: 6g
Vitamin A: 850 IU
Calories: 280 kcal
