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Keto Berry Cream Parfait - A Light, Low-Carb Treat

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 3 oz cream cheese, softened (or dairy-free cream cheese substitute)
  • 2–3 tablespoons powdered erythritol or allulose, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, but brightens the flavor)
  • 1 cup mixed berries: raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries, chopped if large
  • 1/2 cup blueberries (optional, for color contrast)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut or sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for extra texture and fiber)
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Chill your tools: Pop a mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes. Cold equipment helps the cream whip faster.
  2. Prep the berries: Rinse and pat dry. If using strawberries, hull and slice them. Keep berries as dry as possible to avoid watery layers.
  3. Sweeten the berries (optional): If your berries are very tart, toss them with 1 teaspoon powdered sweetener and a squeeze of lemon. Set aside.
  4. Whip the cream: In the chilled bowl, add heavy cream and a pinch of salt. Beat to soft peaks, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Make the cream cheese base: In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with vanilla, lemon zest, and remaining sweetener until smooth.
  6. Fold together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two batches. Don’t overmix. You want it fluffy.
  7. Toast the crunch: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast coconut or almonds for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Let cool.
  8. Layer the parfait: In glasses or jars, start with a spoonful of cream, then berries, then a sprinkle of coconut/almonds and chia seeds. Repeat to build 2–3 layers.
  9. Finish and chill: Top with a final dollop of cream and a few extra berries. Chill 15–20 minutes for the flavors to meld, or enjoy right away.
  10. Serve: Add a light dusting of sweetener on top if you like, and serve cold.