Strawberry Cheesecake Cloud Bread
This Strawberry Cheesecake Cloud Bread is a light, fluffy, and whimsical dessert that combines the tangy richness of cheesecake with the sweet burst of strawberries. Naturally gluten-free and easy to adapt for low-carb or dairy-free diets, it’s perfect for brunch, snacks, or a show-stopping treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (or coconut sugar/stevia blend)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam or preserves, plus more for swirling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
- Optional: Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: Whipped cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another. Ensure no yolk gets into the whites.
- To the yolks, add softened cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, strawberry jam, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until completely smooth.
- Using clean beaters, whip the egg whites on high until stiff peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
- Scoop about one-third of the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture and stir gently to lighten the batter. Carefully fold in the remaining whites in two batches using a spatula.
- Mound the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, forming one large loaf or several small rounds. Smooth the top.
- Dollop extra strawberry jam on top and swirl with a butter knife or toothpick for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and just set. The bread should feel firm but springy.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before lifting gently with a spatula.
- Slice and serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh strawberries or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature eggs and cream cheese. Be gentle when folding egg whites to keep the bread fluffy. You can swap in blueberry or raspberry jam, use sugar substitutes for low-carb, or plant-based cream cheese for dairy-free. Serve fresh for maximum fluffiness, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3
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