Sugar Free Strawberry Shortcake (Diabetic Strawberry Shortcake)

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Spray 5-6 mini pie tins with cooking spray. (The number used will depend on how much your egg whites whip up.)

Step 2

Put the egg whites in a medium-sized bowl. Beat them with an electric hand mixer until they become foamy. It will only take a few minutes.

Step 3

Add the salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla to the bowl and continue beating the egg whites until they form soft peaks. They’ll increase a lot in volume, just like when you make meringues. (Watch the video in the recipe card to see what they should look like!)

Step 4

Weigh the dry ingredients with a food scale. Gradually add the granulated Swerve and flours to the egg white mixture using a hand mixer. Ensure they are thoroughly incorporated into the egg whites.

Step 5

Distribute the batter evenly between your prepared mini pie tins. Put them on an oven rack about ⅓ down from the top of the oven. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 6

When they are finished, a toothpick inserted into one of the cakes should come out clean. Allow the angel food cakes to come to room temperature before filling, topping, and serving.

Step 7

Chop the frozen strawberries small. Place them in a small saucepan and stir in some Swerve granular.

Step 8

Heat the strawberries and Swerve in a small pan on the stovetop until the strawberries warm and release some juice and the Swerve is fully dissolved. Chill until serving time.

Step 9

Put heavy cream and Swerve confectioners in a clean bowl. With an electric hand mixer, beat until thick and thoroughly combined. It will take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Refrigerate until serving time.

Step 11

Cut each shortcake in half widthwise. Top the bottom half of each cake with some of the sweetened strawberries. Place the top half of each cake on top, creating a “sandwich."

Step 12

Spoon some whipped topping on top of each strawberry shortcake. For additional color and flavor, I like to finish these desserts with chopped fresh strawberries. This is optional, but highly recommended if you can get fresh berries.