Strawberry Shortcake Chaffles
These Strawberry Shortcake Chaffles are a crispy, keto-friendly dessert made in a waffle iron and topped with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream. They feature a light, cheese-based chaffle base that's naturally low in carbs but loaded with flavor and indulgence.
Perfect for weekend brunch, a quick weeknight treat, or impressing guests with a dessert that's both delicious and aligns with your dietary goals.
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Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese low-moisture mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon almond flour adds structure and nuttiness
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 tablespoon Swerve or any low-carb sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder creates light, fluffy texture
- 3 to 4 fresh strawberries sliced thin for topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream for homemade whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon Swerve for sweetening the cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, beat the egg until fully mixed, then add the softened cream cheese and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, almond flour, 1/2 tablespoon Swerve, and baking powder, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until you have a thick, smooth batter with no lumps, about 30 seconds.
- Cook the Chaffles: Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly grease it. Pour half the batter into the center of the waffle iron and close the lid. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 2 chaffles total.
- Chill Your Bowl: Place a medium mixing bowl in the freezer for 2 minutes to keep the cream cold.
- Whip the Cream: Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until soft peaks form. Add 1 tablespoon Swerve and vanilla extract, then beat for another 30 seconds until stiff peaks form.
- Place the Chaffle: Set one warm chaffle on a serving plate as your base.
- Layer the Toppings: Arrange the sliced strawberries evenly across the top of the chaffle, using about half of your strawberry slices.
- Add Whipped Cream: Generously dollop or spread the homemade whipped cream over the strawberries.
- Top with Second Chaffle: Place the second chaffle on top to create a sandwich, then crown it with the remaining strawberries and a final dollop of whipped cream.