Easy Keto Vanilla Berry Cheesecake Cups (Sweetened with Erythritol)

If you’re eating keto or low carb, dessert usually isn’t the problem.
Sugar is.

Most recipes fall apart because:

  • They rely on sweeteners with weird aftertastes

  • They spike blood sugar

  • Or they’re too complicated to bother with

That’s why erythritol is a staple in keto kitchens.
It gives real sweetness without sugar, and it behaves well in simple recipes.

This easy no-bake dessert is proof.


Why Use Erythritol in Keto Recipes?

Erythritol is one of the most popular keto sweeteners because it:

  • Has zero net carbs

  • Doesn’t spike blood glucose for most people

  • Has a clean sweetness (no bitter aftertaste)

  • Works well in cold and no-bake recipes

It’s ideal when you want dessert to taste normal — not “diet.”


The Recipe: Keto Vanilla Berry Cheesecake Cups

This is a 5-minute, no-bake dessert you can make when cravings hit.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

  • 250g full-fat cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup thickened cream

  • 2–3 tablespoons erythritol (to taste)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Fresh berries (strawberries or raspberries work best)

You can use either:

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Method

  1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

  2. Add the cream, erythritol, and vanilla.

  3. Whip until thick, creamy, and lightly fluffy.

  4. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

  5. Spoon into small glasses or jars.

  6. Top with a few fresh berries.

That’s it.

No baking.
No setting agents.
No waiting around.


Tips for Using Erythritol in Desserts

  • Powder it if you want an ultra-smooth texture (especially for cold desserts)

  • Start with less and adjust — sweetness is personal

  • Best used in no-bake or chilled recipes where it dissolves well

If you’re sensitive to sweeteners, erythritol is usually one of the gentler options.


Why This Recipe Works on Keto

  • High fat = satisfying

  • Low carb = keto-friendly

  • Sweet enough to stop cravings

  • Simple enough to repeat regularly

This is the kind of dessert that helps people stay keto — not feel restricted by it.


The Takeaway

If you want keto desserts that:

  • Taste like real dessert

  • Don’t spike sugar

  • Don’t require effort

Erythritol is one of the easiest sweeteners to work with.

Keep a bag in the pantry and dessert becomes a simple choice — not a cheat.

Recipe

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