Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these low carb cheesecake stuffed strawberries. The creamy cheesecake filling is a perfect complement to the sweet strawberries, making it a refreshing and tasty dessert option. This recipe is easy to make and will satisfy your sweet cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
- 1 pint of fresh strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Directions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then cut off a small portion of the tip to create a flat base for them to stand on.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off.
- Pipe the cheesecake filling into the hollowed-out strawberries.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Interesting Facts
This recipe is a great option for those following a low carb or keto diet.
Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Cheesecake filling can be customized with different extracts or flavorings for variety.