In the heart of Georgia, where pecan orchards stretch as far as the eye can see and the air is sweet with the scent of summer strawberries, there was a baker named Lila. Known in her small town for her inventive keto desserts, Lila had a knack for turning simple ingredients into extraordinary creations. With the arrival of summer, she was inspired by the bounty of her own backyard—the ripe, juicy strawberries from her garden and the rich, buttery pecans from the nearby orchards.
Seeking to craft a dessert that celebrated these local flavors while staying true to her ketogenic lifestyle, Lila decided to create a Completely Keto Toasted Pecan and Strawberry Mold. She envisioned a dish that was not only delicious and keto-friendly but also a visual centerpiece for summer gatherings.
Lila began with Simply Delish Strawberry Jel Dessert, a natural, sugar-free gelatin alternative that would form the base of her mold. To this, she added fresh strawberries, handpicked from her garden, slicing some for the mold and pureeing others to intensify the strawberry flavor throughout the dessert.
The toasted pecans, gathered from a neighbor’s orchard and roasted to perfection, were then mixed into the strawberry base. Their nutty crunch offered a delightful contrast to the smooth, fruity gelatin. Lila carefully poured the mixture into a round 7-inch springform bundt pan, chosen for its elegant shape and ease of unmolding.
Once set, Lila’s Completely Keto Toasted Pecan and Strawberry Mold was a sight to behold—a vibrant, ruby-red dessert studded with golden pecans, ready to be the centerpiece of any summer table. It was more than just a dessert; it was a celebration of local flavors, a testament to Lila’s creativity, and a joyful expression of her commitment to keto-friendly baking.
Through her delightful strawberry and pecan mold, Lila proved that with a bit of imagination and the right ingredients, it was possible to enjoy the sweet abundance of summer without straying from a ketogenic diet. Her creation became a cherished addition to summer feasts, reminding everyone who tasted it of the simple pleasures of seasonal eating.
Ingredients
- 1.4 oz All natural Simply delish Strawberry Jel Dessert 2 boxes 0.7 oz each
- 16 oz Strawberries
- 8 oz pecans Toasted
- 1 Round 7 Inch Spring Form Bundt Pan
Instructions
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Place 8 oz bag of Pecans in a skillet on medium-low heat until toasted throughout stirring occasionally and chop on a cutting board into rough bits of pecan and set aside
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Wash & cut up 16 ounces of strawberries into small pieces and set aside
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Use two pouches of the Simply Delish packaged 0.7 oz strawberry jel desserts in a glass bowl
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Pour 6 oz, which is 2/3 cup cool water over the powder and stir until well dissolved
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Using boiling water add 20 oz, which is 2 1/2 cups boiling water to the bowl and mix well
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Add toasted pecan bits and strawberry pieces to strawberry liquid jel in glass bowl and stir until well combined
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Pour entire mixture into 7 inch spring form bundt pan
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Allow to cool for a few minutes and place in refrigerator
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Sets in 1 hour and can be kept in fridge up to a few days prior to serving
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Serve alongside your meal with your main course or a snack or as a dessert
