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Creamy Keto Strawberry Gelatin Cups - A Light, Low-Carb Treat

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 cup water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons powdered erythritol or allulose, to taste (plus more for the creamy layer)
  • 2 packets unflavored gelatin (about 2 tablespoons total)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: a few extra sliced strawberries for garnish

Method
 

  1. Make the strawberry base: Add strawberries, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, and 2 to 3 tablespoons sweetener to a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices.
  2. Blend smooth: Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  3. Bloom the gelatin for the base: In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 packet of gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until spongy.
  4. Combine and dissolve: Return the strawberry puree to the saucepan over low heat. Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved (1 to 2 minutes). Do not boil.
  5. Portion and chill: Divide the strawberry mixture among 6 to 8 small glasses or ramekins, filling each halfway. Refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes, until just set but still slightly tacky on top.
  6. Start the creamy layer: In a clean saucepan, add heavy cream, almond milk, vanilla, a pinch of salt, and 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener. Warm over low heat until steaming, not boiling.
  7. Bloom the gelatin for the cream: In a small bowl, sprinkle the remaining packet of gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water. Let stand 5 minutes.
  8. Finish the cream: Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm cream mixture until completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just lukewarm.
  9. Layer it on: Gently pour the creamy mixture over the set strawberry layer. If the base is still soft, pour slowly over the back of a spoon to avoid breaking through.
  10. Chill until firm: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until both layers are fully set. Garnish with sliced strawberries before serving, if you like.