Diabetic-Friendly Vanilla Cream Rolls (5-Minute No-Bake)
Description
These light, creamy vanilla rolls are made with a low-carb, sugar-free filling and thin, crisp roll shells. The texture is silky and melts in your mouth, while keeping carbohydrates lower than traditional pastry cream rolls. Perfect for a quick dessert, tea snack, or make-ahead treat.
⚠️ “Diabetic-friendly” means lower in sugar and carbs — always monitor blood glucose and consult your healthcare provider for personal guidance.
Ingredients (Makes 8 Rolls)
For the Cream Filling
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1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
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2–3 tablespoons powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
For the Roll Shells (Quick Option)
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8 low-carb wafer rolls OR
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8 thin low-carb crepes (store-bought or homemade)
Optional dusting: powdered erythritol
Instructions (5–10 Minutes)
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Whip Cream
Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. -
Mix Base
In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until smooth. -
Combine
Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy. -
Fill Rolls
Transfer filling into a piping bag (or zip bag with tip cut).
Pipe into wafer rolls or spread onto crepes and roll tightly. -
Chill (Optional but Recommended)
Refrigerate 20–30 minutes for best texture. -
Serve
Dust lightly with powdered sweetener if desired.
Servings
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8 rolls
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1 roll per serving
Nutritional Info (Approx. Per Roll)
(Using erythritol and low-carb shells)
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Calories: 120–150
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Net Carbs: 2–4g
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Fat: 12g
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Protein: 2–3g
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Sugar: <1g
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Fiber: 1–2g
(Numbers vary depending on shells used.)
Benefits
✔ Lower sugar than traditional cream rolls
✔ Low net carbs (keto-friendly option)
✔ High satiety from healthy fats
✔ No refined sugar
✔ Quick preparation
✔ Portion-controlled dessert
Notes & Tips
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Chill bowl and beaters for faster whipping.
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Don’t overbeat cream — it can turn grainy.
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Add lemon zest for brightness.
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For firmer filling, add 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ½ teaspoon gelatin (bloomed).
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Store refrigerated up to 3 days.
Variations
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🍓 Add sugar-free strawberry puree swirl
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🍫 Mix in 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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🥥 Add 1 tbsp coconut cream for tropical flavor
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☕ Add ½ tsp instant espresso for mocha twist
Q & A
Q: Is this safe for diabetics?
It contains no added sugar and uses low-glycemic sweeteners, but portion control is important.
Q: Can I use stevia?
Yes, but use a baking blend to avoid bitterness.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese.
Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes, freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in fridge.
Q: Why is my filling runny?
Cream wasn’t whipped enough or ingredients were too warm.