Keto Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos
Servings: 8–10 mini tacos
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour
Ingredients
Keto Taco Shells
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1 cup almond flour
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2 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
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1 tbsp coconut flour
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1 tbsp melted butter
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1 large egg white
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Strawberry Cheesecake Filling
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170 g (6 oz) cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup heavy whipping cream
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¼ cup powdered erythritol
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Optional Toppings
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Extra strawberry slices
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Sugar-free chocolate drizzle
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Whipped cream
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Crushed keto cookies or nuts
Equipment
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Mixing bowls
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Whisk or hand mixer
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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Small round cutter or spoon
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Keto Taco Shell Batter
In a mixing bowl combine:
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almond flour
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coconut flour
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powdered sweetener
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salt
Mix well.
Add:
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melted butter
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egg white
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vanilla extract
Stir until a smooth thick batter forms.
3. Shape the Taco Shells
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Scoop 1 tablespoon batter onto the baking sheet.
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Spread into thin circles (about 7–8 cm / 3 inches).
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Leave space between each circle.
4. Bake
Bake for 6–8 minutes until the edges become light golden brown.
5. Form Taco Shapes
While the cookies are still warm:
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Carefully lift each circle with a spatula.
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Drape it over a wooden spoon handle or rolling pin to create a taco shape.
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Let them cool completely so they become crispy shells.
6. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
In a bowl:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sweetener and vanilla extract.
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Mix until creamy.
Add:
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heavy whipping cream
Beat for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Fold in chopped strawberries.
7. Fill the Taco Shells
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Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture into each taco shell.
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Fill generously but avoid overfilling to prevent breaking.
8. Add Toppings
Top with:
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fresh strawberry slices
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whipped cream
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sugar-free chocolate drizzle
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chopped nuts or keto cookie crumbs
9. Chill Before Serving
Place the filled tacos in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes so the filling firms slightly.
Storage
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Best eaten fresh.
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Store shells and filling separately if making ahead.
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Filled tacos can stay in the refrigerator for 1 day.
Approximate Nutrition (per taco)
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Calories: ~110
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Net carbs: ~2–3 g
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Fat: ~9 g
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Protein: ~3 g