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Low-Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse

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Low-Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse

Description

This Low-Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse is rich, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Made with cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, and a low-carb sweetener, this sugar-free dessert is light, fluffy, and perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb lifestyle. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an elegant no-bake treat that’s ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth without the extra carbs.

Ingredients

For the Mousse

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • ⅓ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

For Garnish

  • Sugar-free whipped cream
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Blend the Strawberries

Add the strawberries and lemon juice to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Step 2: Mix the Cheesecake Base

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

Add the powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree. Beat until creamy and fully combined.

Step 3: Whip the Cream

In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Step 4: Fold Together

Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.

Step 5: Chill

Divide the mousse into serving glasses.

Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.

Step 6: Garnish & Serve

Top with sugar-free whipped cream and a fresh strawberry.

Serve chilled.

Tips

  • Use ripe strawberries for the best natural sweetness.
  • Chill the mixing bowl before whipping the cream for extra volume.
  • Add a few drops of strawberry extract for a stronger strawberry flavor.
  • Freeze for 30 minutes for an ice-cream-like texture.
  • Store covered to maintain freshness.

Storage

  • Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze for up to 1 month and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Servings: 4

  • Calories: 245
  • Carbohydrates: 6g (Net Carbs: 4g)
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g

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