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Keto Strawberry Shortcake - Light, Fresh, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • For the strawberries: 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2–3 tablespoons powdered erythritol or allulose (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
  • For the shortcake biscuits: 2 cups fine almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated erythritol or allulose
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for a bakery-style aroma)
  • For the whipped cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or coconut cream, chilled)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or allulose
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Prep the strawberries: In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with sweetener and lemon juice. Let them sit for 15–20 minutes to macerate and release their juices.
  2. Heat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and sweetener until evenly combined.
  4. Cut in the butter: Add the cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Keep some tiny bits of butter for flakiness.
  5. Add wet ingredients: Whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, and almond extract in a small bowl. Pour into the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. It should be thick but scoopable.
  6. Shape the biscuits: Using a large cookie scoop or spoon, portion 6–8 mounds onto the baking sheet. Gently pat the tops to smooth without flattening too much.
  7. Bake: Bake for 16–20 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are set. Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  8. Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the cream, sweetener, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to soft peaks. Don’t overbeat or it can turn grainy.
  9. Assemble: Split each biscuit horizontally with a serrated knife. Spoon strawberries with some of their juices over the bottom half, add a generous dollop of whipped cream, and cap with the top half. Finish with more berries and cream if you like.
  10. Serve: Enjoy right away for the best texture and flavor.

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