Decadent Keto Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries: Your Ultimate Guilt-Free Dessert!

Keto cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect dessert, embodying the essence of spring and summertime. These stuffed strawberries are not only easy to make but also bring an element of elegance to any gathering. They are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of fresh summer berries with a creamy, no-bake keto cheesecake filling. Arranged beautifully on a tray, these cheesecake-filled strawberries are visually appealing and irresistibly delicious, perfect for adults and children alike.

Why Choose Keto Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries?

These treats are a fantastic option for parties, holiday meals, potlucks, or any occasion when you want to add a touch of love through food. This recipe is a lifesaver, especially when you need a last-minute dessert for events like the Fourth of July or any family or work gathering. Preparing a full pound of strawberries takes only about 30 minutes, offering a no-bake, no-fuss solution.

Diet-Friendly and Allergen-Friendly

These strawberries are naturally gluten-free, nut-free, and egg-free, making them a safe and delicious option for those with dietary restrictions. For a dairy-free version, simply substitute with your favorite dairy-free cream cheese.

Ingredients Overview

Here’s what you’ll need to create these delightful treats:

Fresh Strawberries: Opt for medium to large-sized fresh strawberries for easier handling and ample filling space. Avoid frozen strawberries, as fresh ones are essential for this recipe.
Cream Cheese: Use full-fat or reduced-fat brick-style cream cheese, not the tub variety, to ensure the filling sets properly. Soften the cream cheese properly to achieve a nice and smooth filling.
Powdered Sweetener: Swerve is a preferred choice, but any powdered sweetener will work.
Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweetness of the filling.
Heavy Cream: Adds to the creamy texture of the filling.
Optional Keto Chocolate: Keto chocolate drizzles over the strawberries add an extra layer of indulgence. ChocZero chocolate syrup can be used for a quicker option.
Lemon Zest: A touch of lemon zest enhances the cheesecake flavor.

Step-by-Step Recipe

Prep the Berries: Wash the strawberries but do not remove the stems. Cut out and remove the center using a small measuring spoon or knife. Alternatively, wash the strawberries but do not remove the hulls. Cut in half through the hulls so a little bit is attached to each side. With a sharp knife, cut out the center of each strawberry half to hollow it out a bit. If you’d like to serve your strawberries setting upright, you’ll want to cut off a slice from the bottom of each strawberry. If you'd like to serve them on their sides, omit this step. Set strawberries aside.
Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese. Add in vanilla extract and heavy cream. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until very smooth. Add the sweetener and beat until well combined. Beat in the whipping cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. If your filling is very thick and stiff, add a little unsweetened almond milk or even water (about 1 to 2 tbsp).
- In a medium mixing bowl, add cream cheese, keto powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and salt.
- Beat until mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or a hand mixer with a large bowl), mix the cream cheese, Confectioners’ Swerve, and pure vanilla extract on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Fill the Strawberries: Transfer the filling to a piping bag. Fill a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip. Pipe the filling onto the strawberry halves. 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. Place the cheesecake mixture into a piping bag with a 1M tip. If you don't have one, just fill a gallon ziplock bag and snip one of the corners with scissors to use as a piping bag. Alternatively, you can try to use a spoon but it might get messy. Fill each strawberry until full.
Chill: *Optional: Drizzle keto chocolate over strawberries and chill until ready to serve (at least 20 minutes of chill time).
Garnish: Get creative with your garnishes! Top each with two or three blueberries, a few mini chocolate chips, or some graham cracker crumbs. You can have a lot of fun decorating these easy keto treats.

Garnish Ideas

Blueberries: Add a patriotic touch for the 4th of July or a Canada Day theme.
Mini Chocolate Chips: A tasty and classic option.
Graham Cracker Crumbs: Crushed keto graham crackers provide a classic strawberry cheesecake flavor.
Keto Cookie Crumbs: Use any crispy keto cookie, like vanilla wafers from HighKey, for a delightful twist.
Keto Sprinkles: Add a festive touch with red, white, and blue sprinkles.

Tips for Perfection

Cream Cheese Consistency: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth and creamy filling. If it's too cold, it won't whip well. If needed, whip it and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to fully soften then whip it again.
Piping the Filling: For a prettier presentation, use a piping bag with a star-shaped tip that has many points. I recommend a star-shaped piping tip that has a lot of points, like this one from Wilton. I tried it first with tips that have fewer points and the filling sort of collapses and looks messy.
Assembly Line: Prep all your berries, set them aside, make your filling, then fill. So basically assembly line style.
Freezing Tip: If you plan on taking these somewhere, I recommend setting them in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before you go.

Storage Instructions

Keep these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Note that the berries may release water the longer they sit. They will be good for a few hours at room temperature during the get together or party.

Read also: Easy Low-Carb Cheese Crackers

Can I Make These in Advance?

You could make these stuffed strawberries a day in advance, but I don’t recommend any longer than that. Simply cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

This keto cheesecake stuffed strawberry recipe has 4.7g of carbs and 1.7g of fiber per serving. That comes to 3g net carbs for approximately 3 berry halves. For one cup of whole strawberries (144 grams), you’re looking at only:

Calories: 47 Calories
Total Carbs: 11 grams
Fiber: 2.9 grams
Net Carbs: 8.1 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Fat: 0.4 grams

Variations and Twists

Chocolate Lover's Delight: Mix in a 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to make a quick chocolate version of the frosting.
Citrusy Twist: Add lemon zest to the filling for a bright, citrusy flavor.
Whipped Cream Filling: For an even easier and healthier version, skip the cream cheese filling and just pipe in freshly whipped heavy whipping cream.
Toasted Almond Flour: Toasting blanched, finely sifted almond flour in a pan for a few minutes until brown is a great way to replicate graham cracker crumbs low carb style! This can be a fun addition to your strawberries!
Chocolate Dipped: Melting a low carb chocolate, like Lily’s Chocolate Chips, mixing that with coconut oil, and dipping your strawberries can add a yummy, even romantic flair to this delicious keto dessert!

More Keto Strawberry Recipes to Explore

If you love strawberries, here are a few more keto-friendly recipes to try:

Keto Strawberry Ice Cream: Rich, creamy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor, this no-churn recipe requires only 6 ingredients and 20 minutes of prep time, with only 3.5g of carbs per serving.
Keto Strawberry Shortcake: Tender low-carb biscuits, sweet strawberry filling, and fluffy whipped cream come together in perfect harmony.
Keto Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars: Make the most of rhubarb season with these delightful crumb bars.

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