Description
A creamy and tangy Key Lime Mousse that is keto-friendly and low in carbohydrates, perfect for a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pure key lime juice
- 1/3 cup erythritol or preferred low-carb sweetener
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, key lime juice, erythritol, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the key lime mixture until no streaks remain.
- Divide the mousse into serving cups or bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Before serving, you can garnish with additional lime zest or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter mousse, adjust the amount of erythritol to taste.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg