Easy Keto Red Berries and Cream Parfaits Recipe For Summer

There are times when you want something sweet but don’t want to wreck your progress. That’s where this simple berries and cream parfait steps in. It’s creamy, just sweet enough, and doesn’t come with a side of guilt. You won’t need a ton of ingredients or much time. You don’t even need to be good at cooking. If you can stir, you can make this.

This recipe came together out of pure laziness, honestly. I was tired, it was hot, and I didn’t feel like baking anything. But I had cream. I had berries. I had a spoon. And that’s pretty much all you need. Add a few tweaks and now it’s the one thing I make almost weekly.

Let’s get into it.

What You’ll Need (Not too much)

Main ingredients:

• Fresh strawberries – about ½ cup

• Fresh raspberries – ½ cup

• Heavy whipping cream – 1 cup cold

• Cream cheese – 3 oz (room temp is best)

• Vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon

• Powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener – 2 to 3 tablespoons

• Pinch of salt

Optional (but worth it):

• Lemon zest – adds a bright kick

• Chia seeds – tiny crunch and fiber

• Crushed walnuts or almonds – for texture

• A touch of cinnamon

The great part is you don’t need to be exact. This isn’t chemistry—it’s layering stuff you like into a glass.

Tools (You Probably Already Have These)

• Mixing bowl

• Hand mixer (or a whisk and some patience)

• Measuring spoons

• Spatula or big spoon

• Knife for chopping berries

• Clear glass or jar (so you can see those layers)

How To Make this Keto Red Berries Cream Parfaits

Step 1: Prep the berries.

Wash your berries. Pat them dry. Slice the strawberries into small chunks. Leave raspberries whole—they’re soft enough. If your berries are a little too tart, sprinkle a bit of sweetener on them and let them sit for 5–10 minutes. They’ll get a little juicy and sweeter.

Step 2: Make the cream.

In a big bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the cold heavy cream and whip it until soft peaks form (takes about 2–3 minutes). Add your sweetener, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat again until it thickens up. Taste it. Want it sweeter? Add a bit more sweetener. Want it tangier? Throw in that lemon zest.

Step 3: Build your parfait.

Spoon a layer of cream into the bottom of your glass. Add a layer of berries. Then more cream. Then more berries. Keep going until the glass is full or you run out of stuff. Try to end with berries on top—they look better that way.

Step 4: Chill or eat.

You can eat it right away or put it in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill and set up a bit. If you’re prepping ahead, these will hold up for about 2 days in the fridge. Just cover them.

What Makes This Recipe great on Keto?

It’s all about texture and balance. The cream layer is thick and rich but still light, thanks to the whipping. The berries break up that richness with their fresh bite and light tang. Sweetener ties everything together without the sugar crash.

And this is keto without screaming “I’m a diet food!” No weird aftertastes, no fake ingredients. Just real stuff that happens to be low in carbs.

Carb Breakdown (Per Serving)

Assuming this makes two big servings, here’s the rough breakdown:

• Heavy cream (1 cup): ~6g net carbs

• Cream cheese (3 oz): ~2g net carbs

• Strawberries (¼ cup): ~2g

• Raspberries (¼ cup): ~1.5g

• Sweetener: zero net carbs if using erythritol or monk fruit

Total: ~5.5 to 6.5g net carbs per parfait

That’s if you don’t go wild on toppings. Add nuts or chia and you might inch up by a gram or two.

Why I Keep Coming Back To This Red Berries and Cream Parfaits

Look, most keto desserts either taste like sadness or involve 12 steps, three kinds of flour, and a prayer. This doesn’t. I can pull it together while half-watching a show and texting my sister. It’s also easy to switch up without thinking too hard.

Had it once with dark chocolate shavings, killer. Another time I used blackberries and coconut cream, and that was good too. You can even stir some nut butter into the cream base if you want something richer.

The point is: it’s not a strict science, and that’s why it works.

Switch-Ups & Add-Ons

If you get bored (or if your fridge throws something new at you), try this:

• Swap berries: Blueberries, blackberries, even pitted cherries (small amount)

• Add texture: Toasted coconut, crushed pecans, or dark chocolate nibs

• Boost protein: Stir in a spoon of unflavored whey or collagen powder into the cream

• Warm fruit compote: Cook berries slightly with sweetener until syrupy, cool and layer in

• Make it a trifle: Add a few broken-up keto cookies in the middle for crunch

• Layer with Greek yogurt: Go half and half with cream and plain low-carb yogurt for a little tang

Hosting Tip

Making dessert for people? Build these parfaits in small jars ahead of time. Chill them, slap on a lid, done. People will think you put way more effort in than you actually did. You could even make a parfait bar—put out bowls of cream, berries, nuts, etc. and let people build their own.

It’s kind of foolproof.

Storage Notes

Keep them in the fridge with a loose lid or plastic wrap. Good for up to 2 days, but the berries will start to soften by day 3. Don’t freeze them—the cream will separate and go weird.

Conclusion

This dessert isn’t trying to change your life. It’s just easy, it works, and it hits the spot. That’s enough. Whether you’re new to keto or just tired of the same recipes, this one’s worth keeping on hand.

If you’re still reading and haven’t already started digging through your fridge, well, you probably should. Cream’s not gonna whip itself.

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