Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Filling
- Simmer strawberries, 1/4 cup sweetener, and lemon juice in a saucepan until juices release. Whisk in xanthan gum until bubbling and jammy. Pour into the ceramic dish.
- Mix cream cheese and 1 tbsp sweetener. Dollop thick spoonfuls onto the strawberry layer and swirl gently with a knife.
Prepare and Bake Crust
- Mix almond flour, sweetener, and baking powder. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in egg until a textured dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough over the filling. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden-brown and the strawberries are bubbling.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sweetener and garnish with a fresh strawberry half.
Notes
Ensure the butter is very cold to achieve the crisp, biscuit-like edges described in the recipe.
Don't over-swirl the cream cheese; you want distinct white dollops for the best visual appeal.
Don't over-swirl the cream cheese; you want distinct white dollops for the best visual appeal.
