Homemade Keto Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones

Ingredients (Makes 6 cones)

For the Cones:

• 6 keto-friendly waffle cones (store-bought or homemade using keto waffle batter)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup finely crushed keto cookies or almond flour (for coating)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered erythritol (or your preferred keto sweetener)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp strawberry extract (optional, for extra flavor)

For the Strawberry Crunch Coating:

• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into crumbs
• 1/2 cup crushed keto cookies (vanilla or shortbread flavor)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Coating

• In a bowl, mix the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed keto cookies, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and resembles the strawberry crunch topping from ice cream bars. Set aside.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
• Add the powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract, and continue mixing until well combined.
• In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star or round tip.

3. Assemble the Cones

• Brush the outer rim of each waffle cone with melted butter, then roll the edges in the prepared strawberry crunch coating to give them a decorative touch.
• Pipe the cheesecake filling into each cone, starting from the bottom and working your way to the top, ensuring they’re generously filled.

4. Add the Strawberry Crunch Topping

• Sprinkle the strawberry crunch coating generously over the top of the cheesecake filling, pressing it gently to adhere.

5. Chill and Serve

• Place the filled cones on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.