My sugar free strawberry shortcake pots take just 10 minutes to prepare! This easy, healthy sugar free trifle recipe makes two portions, but it can easily be scaled up to serve a larger crowd.

Strawberry trifle has got to be in my top ten of best desserts ever. Moist sponge cake topped with sugar free strawberry jam, topped with whipped double cream, topped with juicy strawberries, topped with more shortcake, topped with.... imagine a spoon driving through each layer, scooping up all that goodness. Oh my. Heaven!
This recipe is a mixture between a sugar free strawberry shortcake and a sugar free trifle. It is a strawberry shortcake arranged in single serve pots, making it look just as pretty as a trifle.
Enough about recipe titles. What's really important is that this recipe tastes simply delightful while it is legitimately healthy at the same time. Yes, it is suitable for diabetics (my type 2 diabetic mother-in-law is a fan), low carb and gluten free.
Even better, you can make this easy sugar free strawberry dessert from scratch in only 10 minutes!
Also try my keto strawberry muffins.
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Ingredients
Here is what you need:
For the low carb shortcake
- Coconut flour
- Sweetener - Any 1:1 sugar substitute of your choice works. When I first made the recipe, I used powdered erythritol. Now, I prefer either Bocha Sweet or Allulose.
- Cream - This is heavy cream, also called double cream.
- Egg - A medium egg.
- Vanilla extract
Fillings
- Whipped heavy cream, lightened up with Greek yogurt
- Sugar free strawberry jam - one of the most popular recipes on this blog
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
It is really simple to make sugar free strawberry shortcake pots. Here are the basic steps.
Scroll down to the recipe card for ingredient amounts, a detailed method and nutrition information.

STEP 1
Mix all ingredients for the shortcake in a bowl with a fork. Then fill the mix into two buttered ramekins.

STEP 2
Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Let them cool so they firm up, then turn them out onto a plate.

STEP 3
Slice the sugar free shortcake into 4 discs.

STEP 4
Put a shortcake slice in the bottom of each cup - cut to size if necessary. Top with strawberry jam.

STEP 5
Layer the sides of the cups with sliced strawberries.

STEP 6
Top with our whipped cream and Greek yogurt mixture, more sugar free strawberry jam and the second slice of shortbread.

STEP 7
Last, spread the remaining whipped cream mixture over the top and decorate with a butterflied strawberry.
Katrin's Top Tips
The sugar free strawberry shortcake tastes best when you let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. This also allows the jam to seep into the shortcake, which makes it lovely and moist.
If you store the trifle pots overnight, I recommend adding the decorative strawberries on top just before serving. This way, they look nice and fresh.
You can use any cups, glasses or dessert bowls of your choice. Ideally, the vessel should hold 150ml of liquid.
Substitutions
Quick no-cook sugar free strawberry jam: The sugar free strawberry jam really makes the recipe taste amazing, so I do recommend you use it. As the liquid in the strawberries is reduced by cooking, the taste is super-intense. If you feel you CAN'T WAIT though, here's a quick substitution: Mash a few strawberries with a fork, add 1 teaspoon of powdered sweetener and add a pinch of xanthan gum or ground chia seeds to thicken.
No coconut flour: Use 5 tablespoons of almond flour instead of the coconut flour.
Dairy-free: Use coconut cream in place of the heavy cream and coconut yogurt (such as by the Coconut Collaborative) instead of Greek yogurt.
Note: I added the Greek yogurt because I wanted the end result to taste fresh and also be a bit lighter. Feel free to substitute it with sour cream or simply use only the cream.
Variations
Make it zingy: Instead of the vanilla, add a squeeze of lemon juice and grate lemon zest into the cream mixture!
Change up the berries: This trifle recipe also works well with mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries).
Add custard: For a more classic version of a trifle, add a layer of sugar free custard.
Recipe FAQs
Simply fill the two disks of shortcake with the sliced strawberries, strawberry jam and whipped cream. Top with the cream mixture and decorate with a strawberry. This makes the recipe look like a beautiful little cake. No ned to use a cup!
Yes! Depending on the size of your trifle bowl, triple of quadruple the recipe to serve 6-8 people.
Yes. Bake it at180 Celsius / 350 Fahrenheit and around 12-15 minutes. Test with a knife - if it comes out clean the cake is done.

Storage
Store prepared sugar free strawberry shortcake trifle pots for up to 2 days in the fridge. I think the recipe actually tastes best on day 2, when the flavor have had time to meld together and the strawberry jam has seeped into the shortcake sponge.
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Recipe

Sugar Free Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
from Sugar Free LondonerNote: The servings slider only changes the first amount in each line and not any subsequent amounts. Please make your own calculations where necessary.
Equipment
- 2 bowls, glasses or dessert cups (holding 150ml)
Ingredients
For the sugar free shortcake
- 2 tablespoon coconut flour
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 egg medium
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener
- ยผ teaspoon baking powder
- ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream topping
- ยฝ cup heavy cream 120 ml
- ยผ cup Greek yogurt 60g, or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener optional
- ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract
...and for a bit of extra Wow
- 2 tablespoon sugar free strawberry jam ***see recipe notes
- 5-6 strawberries 100g / 3.5oz
Instructions
Sugar Free Shortcake
- Combine all ingredients for the shortcake in a bowl using a fork. Let the mix sit 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Fill the batter into 2 well-greased ramekins. Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Once they have cooled down, turn the cakes out onto a plate and slice into 4 disks.
Whipped Cream Mixture
- Whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks. Sir in the Greek yoghurt, vanilla and powdered sweetener, if using.ย
Assembly
- Place a slice of shortcake at the bottom and line the outer edges of each pot with strawberry slices.
- Add ยฝ tablespoon of sugar free strawberry jam, followed by 3 heaped teaspoons of the cream topping.
- Add another ยฝ tablespoon of strawberry jam, the second shortbread disk and top with the remaining cream. Decorate the top with another strawberry.ย
marni
Hi, you mentioned in the email with the links that there were oven options. I did not see those directions, just microwave instructions. Thanks!
Katrin Nรผrnberger
Bake it at 180 Celsius / 350 Fahrenheit for around 12-15 minutes. Test with a knife - if it comes out clean the cake is done.
Jemma
So delicious! I made it two days in a row ๐
Jodie Frohne
I generally do not care for coconut flour & prefer almond, however, this cake is delicious. Light & fluffy with texture.
Nicole M Foster
Yup, definitely 5 stars! This was soooo good! I didn't miss the real thing. And I love how easy it is ๐
Katrin
Hi Nicole, glad you liked it!!!
Becky Vaundell
This was easy to make and was loved by the 6 people I shared it with.
Katrin
That's great! Glad you all enjoyed it ๐
Catherine Ruther
Love this recipe. My โgo to โ one if I need a quick and yummy dessert.
Would like to scale the recipe up to make a large trifle for family get togethers.
Katrin
Yes, especially if you have one of those large glass trifle pots - it makes for an impressive dessert!
Nicole M Foster
These look amazing! I have been searching for a low carb strawberry shortcake recipe to get ready for strawberry season. Will definitely be making this as soon as local strawberries are ready! I'll come back and give it a rating as soon as I make the recipe (although, I'm sure it will be 5 stars because I've loved all of your other mug cake recipes).
Katrin
Great! Strawberry season officially starts on May 1st in the UK, but I have been seeing the first punnets of British strawberries in the shops already. Please do come back ad give the recipe a star rating once you've tried it!