Ingredients
Method
Make the Crust
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, honey, and salt. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer using the bottom of a measuring cup. Place in the freezer while you make the filling.
Make the Filling
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until the gelatin absorbs the water and becomes spongy.
- Microwave the bloomed gelatin for 15-20 seconds until completely dissolved and liquid. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of the strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You should have about 3/4 cup of puree.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth, about 1 minute. Add Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. Beat until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the strawberry puree and dissolved gelatin to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on low speed until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Dice the remaining 1/2 cup of strawberries into small pieces. Gently fold them into the filling by hand.
Assemble & Chill
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread into an even layer using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Arrange sliced strawberries on top in a decorative pattern, pressing them gently into the filling.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the filling is completely set and firm.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into 12 squares using a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. Serve chilled.
Notes
• For the cleanest slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe dry between each cut.
• The bars will be soft-set after 4 hours but will firm up more overnight — I recommend waiting if you can!
• Frozen berries can work in a pinch for the puree, but stick with fresh for the topping and fold-ins.
• The bars will be soft-set after 4 hours but will firm up more overnight — I recommend waiting if you can!
• Frozen berries can work in a pinch for the puree, but stick with fresh for the topping and fold-ins.
