This simple yet impressive grape dessert is perfect for sharing with friends, taking to a BBQ, or enjoying at home. Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, this diabetes-friendly fruit dessert features a creamy yogurt middle, fresh grapes, blueberries and a sweet, spiced topping that adds a touch of magic to every bite.
This easy grape dessert brings back so many fond memories for me, and I wish I could claim it as my own! But, alas, it’s a variation of a delicious dessert first served by my godmother and later made regularly by my mum when I was growing up. It is that good that now it has become a firm favourite in my own household, with my family often requesting it. However, I have made a couple of tweaks to reduce the overall carb count and make it a more diabetes-friendly dessert, helping to support balanced blood sugar levels.
The best part? This no-bake grape dessert is incredibly simple to make! While it does need to be prepared in advance, it requires no cooking and takes less than 15 minutes to put together. It’s the perfect summer dessert for sharing with friends, bringing to a BBQ, or simply enjoying at home.
What Makes This Grape Dessert Special?
This low-carb, no-bake dessert is a delicious blend of fresh fruit, creamy yogurt, and a sweet, spiced topping. Here’s why you’ll love it too:
- Low in Carbs & Diabetes-Friendly – Made with powdered xylitol to add a little extra sweetness without the spikes to help support balanced blood sugar levels.
- Quick & Easy – Takes just 15 minutes to prepare with no baking required.
- Fresh & Creamy – Juicy grapes and blueberries with the smooth creamy yogurt create a light yet satisfying dessert.
- Sweet Spiced Topping – The added mix of cinnamon, mixed spice and ground ginger adds the magic to this dessert
- Perfect for any Occasion – Great for BBQs, feeding a crowd, family gatherings, or a simple treat at home.
Easy Grape Dessert Ingredients
- Green Grapes – The have a slightly higher Glycaemic Index (GI) than most fruits but are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like copper, vitamins B, and K
- Blueberries – low in calories and glycemic index. Rich in vitamins, plant compounds, and antioxidants that are great for your health
- Greek Yoghurt – A fermented yogurt, high in nutrients like vitamin B12 and is an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, and carbs
- Double Cream – High in saturated fat (not the healthiest choice) but adds richness to the dessert.
- Powdered Xylitol – A no-carb sweetener, perfect for keeping the dessert low-carb. See My Shop for recommended products
- Mixed Spice, Ground Cinnamon, and Ground Ginger – A combination of warm spices that add a deliciously warm flavour to the dessert
Making Your Simple Grape Dessert in Just 15 Minutes
This grape dessert is incredibly easy to make! However, I recommend preparing it in advance to give it plenty of time to chill. This allows the sweet and spiced topping to settle perfectly on the creamy yogurt layer and the juices to come out of the fruit.
Step 1 Prepare the Fruit
Cut the grapes in half and place them in your serving bowl. Add a layer of blueberries on top of the grapes
Step 2 Whip and Combine
Using a stand mixer or hand whisk, whip the double cream until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
Add the Greek yogurt to the whipped cream and gently fold it in until well combined.
Step 3 Layer the Yoghurt Mixture
Spoon the creamy yogurt mixture over the grapes and blueberries, creating a smooth, even layer.
Step 4 Prepare the Spice Topping
In a small bowl, combine the powdered xylitol with the mixed spice, ground cinnamon, and ginger. Stir well to combine.
Step 5 Top the Dessert
Sprinkle the spiced sweet mixture over the top of the dessert for a warm, delicious finish.
Step 6 Chill and Serve
Cover the dessert and place it in the fridge, preferably overnight, or at least for a few hours to let the flavours meld together.
Variations to Try
This simple yet indulgent grape dessert is incredibly versatile and can easily be tailored to suit different tastes and occasions. Here are some options to experiment with:
- Change the Fruit:
While green grapes are perfect for this recipe, you can try different grape colours or mix them for a vibrant look. Swap the blueberries for another berry, or even tropical fruits like mango or pineapple. However, I personally love the firmer texture of blueberries paired with the creamy topping. - Add Some Crunch:
Sprinkle chopped nuts like chopped almonds, walnuts, or pistachios over the dessert for an added texture and flavour boost. - Infuse with Flavour:
Add extra flavours to the creamy mixture by adding vanilla or almond extract for a sweet aroma. For a refreshing twist, mix in orange zest or a little lemon juice and zest for a fruity zing. - Make It Vegan:
For a plant-based version, simply swap the cream and Greek yogurt for a plant based whipping cream and dairy-free yogurt.
Making Ahead and Storing Your Grape Dessert
This grape dessert is perfect for making in advance! Ideally, let it chill overnight so the sweet, spiced topping can gently meld into the creamy yogurt layer. However, you can prepare it up to a couple of days ahead of time for convenience.
Storing:
Cover the dessert with clingfilm to protect it, and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
Leftovers:
Any leftovers can be kept covered in the fridge for an additional 3-4 days.
Diabetes Note
This dessert is not only delicious but also surprisingly low in carbs. With just around 13g of carbs per serving, it’s a great option for those mindful of their blood sugar. The combination of fat from the cream and natural sugars from the fruit helps prevent sharp blood sugar spikes, making it easier to manage your levels.
We’ve found that desserts made with cream or yogurt tend to be much gentler on blood glucose. Plus, they usually require less insulin, which can help reduce the risk of errors in blood sugar management.
TYPE 1 Carb Counting
The estimated carbohydrate content for a serving of this grape dessert is based on the countable ingredients that contribute to the total carbs. Here’s the breakdown:
- 500g of White Grapes= 76g of carbs
- 300g of Blueberries = 27.3g of carbs
- 600ml of Double Cream = 9.6g of carbs
- 500g of Greek Yogurt (Fage 0%) = 15g of carbs
Add all the carbs together – 76+27.3+9.6+15= 127.9g total carbs
Finally divide this by the approximate serving size, 10 – 128/10 = 13g of carbs per portion
However, for a more accurate carb count, you can weigh the dish you use before adding the ingredients and then weigh the total weight of the dessert after you have assembled it.
Subtracting the dish weight from the total weight will give you an accurate total weight to use in the formula below:
Learn More About Type 1 Diabetes Carb Counting
Please note this carb count amount per portion is based on the standard ingredients listed above and may differ depending on what you use and how much you choose to eat.
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Easy Grape Dessert
This impressive yet Easy Grape Dessert is irresistible with its layers of fresh fruit, creamy yogurty middle and a sweet-spicy topping.
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minutesIngredients
500 g 3 1/3 cup white grapes
300 g 2 cup blueberries
600 ml 20 1/4 fl oz double cream
500 g 2 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
40 g 1/6 cup powdered xylitol
3 tsp 3 tsp ground mixed spice
2 tsp 2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Directions
- Cut the grapes in half and place them in your serving bowl. Add a layer of blueberries on top of the grapes.
- Using a stand mixer or hand whisk, whip the double cream until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
- Add the Greek yogurt to the whipped cream and gently fold it in until well combined.
- Spoon the creamy yogurt mixture over the grapes and blueberries, creating a smooth, even layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the powdered xylitol with the mixed spice, ground cinnamon, and ginger. Stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle the spiced sweet mixture over the top of the dessert for a warm, delicious finish.
- Cover the dessert and place it in the fridge, preferably overnight, or at least for a few hours to let the flavours meld together
Tips and Notes
- Weigh your dish before you start so that you can subtract it from the total weight of the desserts for more accurate carb counting.
- This grape dessert needs to be made in advance. It should only take 15 minutes but just remember to do it in the morning or even better the night before!
- I prefer to use a cylindrical serving dish for this dessert to ensure even amount of fruit and cream when serving.
- Diabetes Note – This dessert is not only delicious but pretty low on the carb count front too. The combination of the fat from the cream also helps to work with the sugar from the fruits in not creating dramatic blood sugar spikes. Per serving this dessert is around 13g of carbs!
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 343kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
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