Keto Lemon Mousse

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🍋✨ Keto Lemon Mousse (Sugar-Free, 10 Minutes)

A light, fluffy lemon dessert made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and fresh lemon. Only 2–3 net carbs per serving.

⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4)

Base

  • 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ¼–⅓ cup powdered sweetener (erythritol, allulose, or monk fruit)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Add-Ins

  • ⅛ tsp turmeric (for a natural yellow color)
  • Extra lemon juice for more tang
  • Berries for topping (strawberries, raspberries—small amounts remain keto)

🥣 Instructions

1. Whip the Cream

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add heavy cream.
  2. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  3. Set aside.

2. Make the Lemon Cream Base

  1. In another bowl, add:
    • Softened cream cheese
    • Sweetener
    • Lemon juice
    • Lemon zest
    • Vanilla
    • Salt
  2. Beat until completely smooth and creamy (no lumps).

3. Combine

  1. Add one scoop of whipped cream into the lemon mixture.
  2. Gently fold to lighten it.
  3. Add the rest of the whipped cream and fold again until fully combined and airy.
    (Do not beat — folding keeps it mousse-like.)

4. Chill & Serve

  • Spoon into jars or bowls.
  • Chill at least 30–60 minutes for best texture.
  • Serve with:
    • Lemon zest
    • A few berries
    • Mint
    • Sugar-free whipped cream

🧊 Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 3 days.
  • Do not freeze — texture becomes grainy.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Keto Mousse

  • Make sure cream cheese is very soft to avoid lumps.
  • Allulose makes the fluffiest mousse; erythritol = slightly grittier but still good.
  • Add more lemon juice if you prefer a sharper flavor.
  • Increase sweetener by 1–2 tbsp for a dessert-sweeter version.

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