Keto Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Ready in about 45 minutes, it’s one of those delightful treats that will ensure you never feel deprived on your low-carb diet. This is by far one of my favorite desserts! I love layer cakes of any kind (this keto birthday cake is another big favorite), and in this case, the combination of flavors and textures is simply amazing. 🍰 I would concede that it’s not the easiest recipe to make. Keto strawberry shortcake requires baking the cake layer (biscuits in this case), whipping cream, slicing strawberries, and then assembling everything together. But the creamy, sweet, delightful result is well worth it, in my opinion.

Ingredients

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty dessert. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:

For the topping:

Fresh strawberries: Since I don’t bother with macerating the strawberries, I make sure they are red and ripe. Heavy cream: I whip it into a keto whipped cream in the food processor (fast and easy!), as explained below. Sweetener: I use stevia glycerite, but you can use a granulated sweetener instead. Vanilla extract: Try to use the real thing if you can - pure vanilla extract.

For the biscuits:

Egg: Just one egg is needed, and I use a large one. Sour cream: Adds moisture and creaminess to the biscuits. Sweetener and vanilla extract: I follow the same recommendations above - stevia or a granulated sweetener, and using a real vanilla extract. Salt: Just a pinch, and you can actually omit it altogether if you wish. Almond flour: You should definitely use blanched almond flour and not almond meal. Baking powder: It’s always a good idea to make sure it’s fresh.

Instructions

Please scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions for making this keto strawberry shortcake. Here are the basic steps: Make the biscuits. As explained above, I basically use my regular recipe, reducing or omitting the salt, and adding a sweetener and vanilla. I also make them bigger, making four biscuits instead of six. When ready, I cool them quickly in the fridge, then slice them horizontally to create two layers. Whip the heavy cream with vanilla and a sweetener and slice the strawberries. I love using the food processor when whipping heavy cream, but obviously, you can use whatever method you like. To assemble the cake, simply layer the biscuits, strawberries, and whipped cream. So you place a layer of biscuit, top it with strawberries, then whipped cream, then another layer of biscuit. Finally, for decoration, add a dollop of whipped cream and half a strawberry on the top. The best way to see how to make these is to watch the video below, in the recipe card.

Expert tip

The food processor makes excellent, thick whipped cream – no elbow grease required. But since it’s so efficient, keep an eye on it and try to avoid over-whipping. A standard-size food processor likely won’t work here though, since the amount of cream is relatively small. If you don’t have a mini food processor, you can use a handheld electric mixer.

Frequently asked questions

Variations

The best way to vary this recipe is to use different flavor extracts. If you like coconut, for example, you could try replacing the vanilla extract with coconut extract.Sometimes I make this recipe with chocolate whipped cream. It’s surprisingly good!

Storing leftovers

As mentioned above, I don’t recommend keeping leftovers from this cake. They will go soggy. I recommend making this dessert no more than an hour or so before you plan on serving it.

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