Keto no bake cheesecake parfaits coming at you! Easy, delicious, beautiful – what’s not to love about this no bake cheesecake that’s also low carb and keto friendly?!? Is it breakfast or dessert? Either way, we’re all in!
Full disclosure, I’m not generally a fan of keto no bake cheesecake. It’s not that they aren’t delicious and easy and super convenient compared to a traditional cheesecake – I just don’t think they are worthy of being called a “cheesecake.”
Keto cheesecake mousse, cream cheese mousse, creamy tasty goodness – all OK with me. But I don’t know that a no bake cheesecake is really a cheesecake at all. It just doesn’t have the heft – that super thick, stand on it’s own substance if you will…
For that reason, while I have quite a few delicious keto cheesecake recipes here on the blog (lemon cheesecake, chocolate hazelnut cheesecake, espresso chocolate cheesecake bars, etc.) this is the first time I’ve “stooped” to a no-bake cheesecake recipe.
And you know what? It’s GOOD. So I’m prepared to eat my previous words and call this keto no bake cheesecake parfait CLOSE ENOUGH.
These parfaits are kind of a deconstructed keto cheesecake that can be served in pretty glasses, mason jars, or even made in a large trifle bowl if you don’t want to go the individual servings route.
I layered these parfaits with crumbs of the coconut shortbread cookies I posted earlier this week, and it was soooooo perfect! Of course the fresh berries add color and flavor – and make this keto cheesecake dessert a real show-stopper visually.
There is something about this parfait format that totally legitimizes eating cheesecake for breakfast. I mean seriously – it’s not that much different from yogurt, berries, and granola amiright?
I say we go with it.
However and whenever you decide to make these keto no bake cheesecake parfaits – you definitely should. And soon!
Keto No Bake Cheesecake Parfaits
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Keto no bake cheesecake parfaits coming at you! Easy, delicious, beautiful – what’s not to love about this no bake cheesecake that’s also low carb and keto friendly?!? Gluten free and egg free.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered erythritol
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup crumbled coconut shortbread cookies (or other keto cookie crumbs)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh berries (any combo of strawberries, blueberries or raspberries)
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, sweetener, vanilla, and lemon zest in a medium sized bowl, and blend with a mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the sour cream and heavy whipping cream and blend until smooth.
- Chill for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Divide the cookie crumbs between 6 medium sized glasses or small mason jars – about 2 – 3 tablespoons each.
- Divide the cheesecake mixture evenly between the 6 glasses (about 1/2 cup each)
- Top with fresh berries.
- Alternatively, you could do 2 layers of each item as shown, for a more attractive presentation.
Notes
Assemble right before serving for the best texture.
Approximate net carbs per serving = 6g.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Keto desserts
- Method: No bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 474
- Fat: 42g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
Keywords: keto cheesecake, keto no bake cheesecake, low carb cheesecake, keto desserts
Adri says
I made 8 mini cheesecakes in silicone muffin cups, and halved the recipe. Turned out great, the flavor was awesome! The lemon is crucial. I used 1 True Lemon packet b/c I’m lazy, and it was just right for 1/2 the recipe.
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Peggy RHew says
These are delicious. I love a simple dessert that is flavorful, satisfying and doesn’t have to be cooked. Perfection.
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Abigail Zolotarsky says
This is so refreshing and delicious! My boyfriend ate three servings at once lol. I only used half the amount of sweetener and it was plenty. I also used regular erythritol instead of powdered because that’s all I had, and it came out wonderfully and not grainy at all. For the cookie crumbs, I broke up a couple of Fat Snax chocolate chip cookies at the bottom of each jar, and since they’re a softer cookie it gave a great texture.
Jessica says
I made these over the July 4th holiday weekend and they were so good!! Perfect for summertime!
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Phoebe Drasher Dukas says
Made it – loved it!!! I’m wondering and I’m new at this but does the nutritional information include the cookies & fruit – I’m trying to figure out how much a serving of just the lovely cheesecake ‘pudding’ would be and how much protein/carb/fat would be in one serving. I’m guessing but not very good at that yet – I hate to think I’m underestimating… And, just to confirm – this is just lovely – I added a bit more lemon (just because I’m a lemon freak) and just YES!!! Hit the spot!!!
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Sim @ Sim's Life says
I totally know what you mean regarding it not being a true cheesecake, but it is a very close second! It looks so refreshing and is a great idea for a Keto treat that keeps you on track! Sim x
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