Low Carb Keto Berry Cheesecake Trifle in Mason Jars
Independence day is a wonderful celebration in the United States and the way we celebrate with friends and family is always with patriotic desserts! This low carb keto fresh berries cheesecake trifle is a fabulous red, white and blue dessert served in mason jars for an easy make ahead dessert recipe for your backyard barbecue!
Keto Trifle Recipe in Mason Jars
Traditional 4th of July Foods are typically high carb favorites, but being on a low-carb or keto diet, many July 4th recipes at most family gatherings will certainly kick you out of ketosis or cause sugar cravings, especially if you have a sweet tooth and can’t resist desserts.
No worries though, because I’ve already converted many high carb delicious recipes into low carb and keto recipes.
My Keto Berry Cheesecake Trifle is a great addition to your 4th of July celebration. The best part is how simple this keto version is to make ahead and transport to your summer picnic.
Using individual mason jars is an easy way to keep this keto sweet treat contained while traveling to your July 4th BBQ cookout. It’s also a great way to keep your portion controlled and makes it easy to serve to your guests.
Carbs in Traditional Cheesecake Trifle
A traditional trifle uses regular all purpose flour for the sponge pound cake and regular sugar.
So it’s not something you want to be indulging in when on a low carb diet or ketogenic diet and will definitely spike blood sugar with 48 grams of carbs according to the app Cronometer.
Next time you want a delicious dessert without added sugar, make this easy low-carb dessert with just 8 grams net carbs.
Can I Swap the Mascarpone with Cream Cheese?
If you can’t get your hands on mascarpone cheese from your local supermarket, you can swap the same amount in the recipe with cream cheese. I prefer using mascarpone cheese because from the fridge it is already nice and soft to use in recipes.
Be sure, if not using mascarpone, to soften your cream cheese packages on the counter for about an hour since when it is cold it is harder to make smooth and incorporate without lumps.
Can I Swap the Stevia?
Yes, if you don’t like using liquid vanilla stevia for the cream cheese mixture, please use my sweetener guide and conversion chart to convert another low carb sweetener of choice. Just use a small amount and taste and adjust after blending.
Is there another Low Carb Cake I could use?
Yes, if you would like to use another low carb cake instead of my Strawberry Angel Food cake, I have another option for you.
My Strawberry Shortcake sponge cake will also work well for making these berry trifles. Neither have any almond flour in them since my youngest son has a tree nut allergy.
Can I Swap the Fresh Fruit?
Yes, you can use any fresh fruit you’d like, just be aware that you will need to figure out the carb content from the nutritional information I’ve provided below on the printable recipe card.
Other fresh fruit options would be raspberries, blackberries or even chopped peaches or apricots.
How to Store Keto Berry Cheesecake Trifle
Once you’ve made the healthy dessert in mason jars, cover each with a lid or plastic wrap if you don’t have covers and place in the refrigerator for up to two days.
How to Reduce the Carbs in Berry Trifle
If you cut this simple recipe in half, you would make only one layer in your smaller mason jar instead of two.
For example, fill the bottom of the mason jar with angel food cake, add layer of cheesecake filling, top with a mix of strawberries and blueberries. Cover and chill.
Total carbs would be 4.5 grams and net carbs would be 4 grams.
Can I make this in a Large Trifle Bowl?
Yes if you want to make this low carb trifle in one large glass bowl instead of individual mason jars, no problem.
You will have enough keto sponge and layers of fruit for at least 2 layers then add whipped cream. I love this trifle dish to present the keto berry trifle at the BBQ.
Favorite 4th of July Recipes or for any Summer Party
Happy Fourth of July America!
4th of July Keto Appetizers
Low Carb Main Dishes
Pigs in a Blanket (Hot dogs wrapped in keto fathead dough)
Low Carb Side Dishes and Vegetarian Options
Low Carb Drink Recipes
Best Simple Keto Desserts
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Mousse
Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle Recipe in Mason Jars
Keto Berry Cheesecake Trifle in Mason Jars
Ingredients
- 1 Keto Strawberry angel Food Cake Recipe Baked, and cooled completely
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese, softened or room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla liquid stevia or see substitution notes above
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces strawberries stems removed and sliced
- 8 ounces blueberries
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice optional
Optional Topping
Instructions
- Once your keto angel food cake is cooked and cooled, cut the angel food cake into 1 inch cubes and place onto a baking sheet pan while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
- Place mascarpone, vanilla extract and vanilla stevia in a stand mixer and blend using the paddle attachment until smooth. Alternately you can also use a large bowl and hand electric mixer if you don't have a stand mixer.
- Switch to the whisk attachment and pour in the heavy whipping cream or use a separate bowl and electric hand mixer. Blend on low speed then increase to medium speed as it incorporates until nicely combined and you have stiff peaks. Taste and adjust sweetener if needed.
- Place this keto cheesecake fluff into a piping pastry bag or my easy Wilton piping tool.
Assemble
- Layer the bottom of each 12 ounce mason jar with cubes of cake.
- Pipe low carb cheesecake filling over cake. Add slices of strawberries.
- Repeat with more cake over strawberries, pipe cheesecake mixture, add blueberries.
- Cover and refrigerate or serve with optional sugar free whipped cream.
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
What size jar is this?? Pint or 1/2 pint
I used a pint.