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Whether you enjoy them for breakfast or dessert, these Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits are a delightful option for a low-carb treat. Layered with fresh strawberries, no-bake cheesecake, and some pecans for crunch, this keto-friendly recipe is an easy, rich, and creamy way to start or end your day in a delicious way!
Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Delicious Details
- Cuisine Inspiration: American
- Primary Cooking Method: No-bake
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free, Low-carb option, Dairy-free option
- Skill Level: Easy
My friend Carolyn from the blog All Day I Dream About Food has written the book on keto recipes for every meal of the day. Literally. In fact, she has written five of them (so far!). She started with the Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen which is a comprehensive guide to making keto an approachable lifestyle for anybody. Then she shared amazingly easy dinners, soups, and stews, like Chicken Enchilada Skillet and Stuffed Pepper Soup, in her next two cookbooks. She has even tackled Easy Keto Desserts!
And now we are talking about Easy Keto Breakfasts! I was so excited to receive a complimentary copy of the book and try out some of the recipes like this lovely breakfast parfait. In the words of Carolyn, “You really can eat cheesecake for breakfast on a keto diet! These easy parfaits are a seriously tasty treat.” And in my opinion, these low carb breakfast parfaits can even double as a delicious no-bake cheesecake dessert! Here’s why you’ll love them…
- Easy to make. This easy recipe only contains a few ingredients, and it only takes a few minutes to prepare – no baking or cooking!
- So tasty. It’s rich and creamy, with the unmistakable tang of cheesecake. And the fresh berries to lighten up the flavors a bit with a few nuts for crunch. You won’t even miss the crust in these!
- Low carb option. Yes, if you aren’t looking for keto recipes, you can make them with powdered sugar. But I’ll tell you what both Carolyn and I recommend if you need to make something sweet but still low in carbs.
- Naturally gluten free too. Yes, like many low carb recipes, there are no gluten ingredients here (as always, do read labels to make sure all of your ingredients are celiac-safe, if needed).
Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait Ingredients and Substitutions
Here is a quick overview of what you’ll need and even some ideas for how to customize the recipe to your tastes and preferences. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for the full amounts and detailed instructions.
- Cream cheese. For a truly keto recipe, you’ll want to use regular cream cheese, but light cream cheese is also an option, as is vegan cream cheese. I do not recommend fat free cream cheese!
- Heavy whipping cream. Gives it richness, but you can use dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Sweetener. To make it low carb, you’ll want to use a powdered erythritol sweetener like Swerve Confectioners Sweetener. However, you can use powdered sugar.
- Almond milk. Again, another milk would work, including hemp milk if you need to avoid nuts.
- Vanilla extract.
- Pecans. Toasted and chopped. Feel free to substitute with walnuts, or even toasted coconut for a nut-free option. If you aren’t making it love small pieces of graham crackers would be great.
- Strawberries. Washed and chopped. You can also make this with other kinds of berries or a combination of your favorites.
Tips for Success
- The cheesecake mixture will get very thick. You may have to stop the blender once or twice to scrape it down with a rubber spatula.
- Make them mini. This recipe makes two satisfying servings, but you could portion it out into smaller cups to make mini dessert parfaits to share with a crowd.
- Enjoy right away or save for later. While it is really a recipe to make and eat immediately, you can keep it in the refrigerator for a few hours or up to a day.
Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 cup), softened
- 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons powdered erythritol sweetener
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or hemp milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese, heavy cream, and sweetener in a blender and blend until smooth. The mixture will be very thick.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract and blend again.
- In two small dessert dishes or glass bowls, layer the pecans, cream cheese mixture, and strawberries in two repetitions.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to a day.
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