No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

NO-BAKE DESSERT

Made with gelatin, cream cheese and aromatic fresh strawberry puree, this sliced cheesecake dessert has a coconut almond crust and a fluffy, airy, almost mousse-like strawberry cream layer.

Make the crust

1

Using a food processor, pulse almond meal, coconut, sugar-free sweetener, vanilla, butter and salt.

PRESS MIXTURE

2

Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Press the mixture into a thin layer and refrigerate to set.

Prepare gelatin

3

Sprinkle gelatin over boiling water in a bowl and whisk with a fork until gelatin has dissolved. Set aside to cool.

PUREE STRAWBERRIES

4

Add strawberries to a processor and puree until smooth.

COMBINE INGREDIENTS

5

Combine the puree with softened cream cheese, sugar sweetener and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.

ADD GELATIN

6

Gradually beat in gelatin mixture until combined.

ADD WHIPPED CREAM

7

Whip the cream into soft peaks, just thick and creamy, and fold into the strawberry cream cheese mixture.

Add mixture to crust

8

Pour mixture into the prepared pan with the crust. Cover with cling wrap. Refrigerate overnight or until set.

REMOVING BARS

9

Use the edges of the parchment paper to remove the bars from the pan, then peel it back from the sides and bottom.

CUT INTO BARS

10

Slice into 15-16 bars or as desired and decorate with fresh strawberries.

VOILA!

You can make some extra strawberry puree to drizzle on top.