Keto-Friendly Creamy Mousse
A Healthy Dessert for Keto Followers
Why You’ll Love It
- Low carb & sugar-free
- High fat, keto-approved
- No baking required
- Ready in 10 minutes
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Flavor Add-Ins
- Chocolate: 1–2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Lemon: 1 tbsp lemon juice + zest
- Coffee: 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- Peanut butter: 1–2 tbsp natural, sugar-free peanut butter
Instructions
- Whip the Cream
- Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Set aside in the fridge.
- Prepare the Base
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sweetener, vanilla, salt, and any flavor add-ins. Mix well.
- Fold & Fluff
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and airy.
- Chill & Serve
- Spoon into dessert cups or jars.
- Chill for 30–60 minutes for best texture.
Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Net Carbs: 2–3 g
- Fat: 25–30 g
- Protein: 3–5 g
Serving Ideas
- Top with crushed keto cookies or chopped nuts
- Garnish with sugar-free chocolate shavings
- Serve in mini jars for meal prep desserts
Pro Tips
- Use powdered sweetener to avoid grainy texture
- Don’t overmix when folding—this keeps the mousse airy
- For extra protein, add ½ scoop keto protein powder
If you’d like, I can turn this into a high-protein keto mousse, dairy-free version, or chocolate avocado mousse 🥑🍫
