Sure, here’s a simple recipe for Keto Lemon Cheesecake Mousse:
Ingredients:
For the mousse:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto sweetener
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the whipped cream (optional topping):
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered erythritol, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and well incorporated.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or lemon flavor if needed by adding more sweetener or lemon juice.
- Divide the mousse into serving glasses or bowls. You can use small dessert glasses or ramekins.
- For the whipped cream topping, whip 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream with powdered erythritol and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Dollop a spoonful of the whipped cream on top of each mousse-filled glass.
- Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.
- Refrigerate the mousse for at least a couple of hours, or until it’s chilled and set.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Keto Lemon Cheesecake Mousse!
Note: Make sure to keep the mousse and any leftovers refrigerated, as it contains dairy. The mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness and lemon flavor to your taste preferences. Enjoy your keto-friendly dessert!