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