Strawberries are the answer to all of your summertime sweet tooth cravings.
The naturally candy-like fruit is packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. While these berries make for an indulgent treat on their own, they can be incorporated into a variety of desserts that – when enjoyed in small portions – can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
Course: DessertCuisine: American8
servings30
minutesIngredients
- Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups
strawberries, chopped
- 1 Tbsp.
Swerve confectioners sweetener
- 1/2
lemon, juiced
- Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz.
cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup
Swerve confectioners sweetener
- 1/2
lemon, juiced
- 2 cups
heavy cream, room temperature
Directions
- For the strawberry filling:
In a bowl, add strawberries, sweetener, and lemon juice.
Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the strawberries. The consistency should be a bit chunky.
Adjust sweetness to your liking.
- For the cheesecake filling:
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sweetener, and lemon juice.
Add heavy cream and mix until stiff peaks.
Use clear glass or plastic cups for presentation. Layer strawberry filling on the bottom, followed by a layer of cheesecake filling.
Continue to alternate layers as desired. Garnish with lemon zest and mint (optional).
Refrigerate until time to serve.
“Strawberry season is one of my favorite times of the year. Some of my fondest summertime memories involve eating freshly picked strawberries with my neighborhood friends. I love this summery recipe because it’s light, it requires no baking, and it satisfies my sweet tooth in a way that fits my healthy lifestyle.”
