Keto Strawberry Bliss Bars
Servings: 12 bars
Prep time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 2–3 hours
Bake: No-bake
Net carbs: ~3–4g per bar (brand dependent)
Ingredients
Almond Flour Crust
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1½ cups almond flour
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⅓ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Cream Layer
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit
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½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
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1 tsp lemon juice
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Swirl (Optional but Recommended)
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¾ cup fresh strawberries
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1 tbsp water
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1–2 tbsp powdered erythritol, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
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Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper
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In a bowl, mix almond flour, sweetener, and salt
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Add melted butter and vanilla
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Mix until crumbly and moist
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Press firmly into the pan
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Chill in the fridge 15 minutes
2. Prepare Strawberry Swirl
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Add strawberries, water, and sweetener to a small saucepan
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Simmer over medium heat 8–10 minutes
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Mash berries until thick and jam-like
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Cool completely
3. Make Strawberry Cream Layer
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Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside
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In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth
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Add sweetener, lemon juice, and vanilla
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Fold in chopped strawberries
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Gently fold whipped cream into mixture
4. Assemble the Bars
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Spread strawberry cream evenly over chilled crust
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Spoon strawberry swirl on top
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Use a toothpick or knife to swirl decoratively
5. Chill & Set
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Refrigerate 2–3 hours (or overnight)
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Once firm, lift out and slice into bars
Storage
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Store refrigerated up to 5 days
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Freeze up to 1 month (slice before freezing)
Tips for Success
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Finely chop strawberries to reduce moisture
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Use powdered sweetener for smooth texture
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For firmer bars, add 1 tsp gelatin bloomed in water
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Coconut flour is not a 1:1 almond flour substitute