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Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Dip - Creamy, Fresh, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Cream cheese (8 oz/225 g), softened
  • Heavy whipping cream (1/2 cup)
  • Powdered erythritol or allulose (1/3–1/2 cup, to taste)
  • Fresh strawberries (1 cup, hulled and chopped), plus extra for garnish
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • Lemon juice (1–2 teaspoons) for brightness
  • Pinch of salt to balance sweetness
  • Optional: zest of half a lemon for extra zing
  • Optional toppings: crushed freeze-dried strawberries, sugar-free chocolate shavings, or toasted coconut
  • Low-carb dippers: sliced strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cucumber slices, celery sticks, keto cookies, almond flour crackers, or dark chocolate squares (90%+)

Method
 

  1. Soften your cream cheese. Take it out of the fridge 30–45 minutes before starting. Soft cream cheese blends smoother and prevents lumps.
  2. Prep the strawberries. Hull and chop them. If you want a stronger strawberry flavor, mash half the berries with a fork to release the juices.
  3. Whip the cream. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream to soft peaks. This helps the dip feel light instead of dense.
  4. Beat the base. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sweetener, vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes.
  5. Fold in the cream. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined. Don’t overmix or you’ll deflate the volume.
  6. Add the strawberries. Fold in the chopped and mashed strawberries. If the mixture loosens too much, chill for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Taste and adjust. Add more sweetener, lemon, or vanilla if needed. A little extra salt can sharpen the flavors.
  8. Finish and garnish. Spoon into a serving bowl and top with a few strawberry slices or a sprinkle of crushed freeze-dried strawberries for color.
  9. Serve. Pair with low-carb dippers and enjoy immediately, or chill for up to an hour for a thicker texture.