Grain-free Chocolate and Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake Tarts

by Leanne Vogel, Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Expert, Healthful Pursuit

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Low-sugar chocolate cheesecake tarts made with Happy Days goat cream cheese.

Ingredients

(6 servings)

Tart shell

• 2 egg whites
• 2 cups medium shredded coconut, unsweetened

Roasted strawberries

• 10oz. (300g) medium strawberries, hulled and sliced in half
• 2 tbsp demerara sugar
• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• pinch sea salt
• 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar

Chocolate cheesecake filling

• 3oz. premium dark chocolate – I used BAKERS brand
• 1/2 cup goat milk cream cheese (spreadable goat cheese)
• 1/4 cup goat milk
• optional toppings: shaved chocolate and shredded coconut

Instructions

• Place chocolate for cheesecake filling in an oven safe dish and place on top of your oven. Keep it here to melt while baking the tarts and strawberries.

To prepare the tart shells

• Preheat oven to 350F
• Add egg whites to coconut and stir until fully coated.
• Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and press a large spoonful of coconut mixture into each cup, pushing it evenly into the bottom and up the sides.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Let cool in muffin pan before removing and placing on a cooling rack until ready to use.

To prepare the roasted strawberries

• Increase oven temperature to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You’ll want to use parchment for this as the strawberries get really juicy and sticky. Set aside.
• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add sugar, oil, vanilla, and salt. Once completely mixed, add cut strawberries and coat.
• Place strawberries on prepared pan and roast for 20-25 minutes, until juices thicken but are not burnt.
• Remove the berries and juice from the pan while still warm. Place in a small bowl, stir in balsamic vinegar, and set aside.

To prepare the chocolate cheesecake filling

• Place cream cheese and milk to a small bowl. Stir until incorporated.
• Add chocolate, stir again.
• Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the coconut cups. Top with roasted strawberries, extra coconut or chocolate shavings.