Ingredients
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(Serves 6)
Mousse base:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled (you love berries!)
- 2 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste—you love blood sugar friendly!)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (you love citrus brightness!)
Whipped cream:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional garnish:
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Mint leaves
- Crushed freeze-dried strawberries (for intense color & crunch—you love texture!)
Instructions
In a blender, combine strawberries, 2 tbsp sweetener, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Strain through fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds (optional but recommended for silkiness). Chill 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat cold heavy cream, 2 tbsp sweetener, and vanilla until stiff peaks form (~3–4 min).
Gently fold chilled strawberry purée into whipped cream in 2–3 additions until evenly swirled (or fully blended for uniform pink).
Divide into glasses or bowls. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) to set. Garnish before serving.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use ripe strawberries—sweeter = less sweetener needed.
✅ Chill bowl & beaters—ensures cream whips properly.
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Monk fruit = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 5g per serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <6g net carbs/serving
→ Use full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free version
✅ Make ahead:
→ Keeps 2 days refrigerated (best within 24 hours)
→ Freeze-dried strawberry garnish adds shelf-stable pop
→ Fridge life: 2 days | Not freezer-friendly
→ Serving ideas:
→ As an elegant dinner party dessert
→ With fresh berries for layered parfaits
→ For brunch or afternoon tea
→ Serving ideas:
→ As an elegant dinner party dessert
→ With fresh berries for layered parfaits
→ For brunch or afternoon tea
Prep Time: 15 min | Chill Time: 2+ hr | Total Time: 2 hr 15 min
Calories: 180 | Protein: 2g | Net Carbs: 5g | Fats: 17g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free • Keto-Friendly • Blood Sugar Friendly
Calories: 180 | Protein: 2g | Net Carbs: 5g | Fats: 17g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free • Keto-Friendly • Blood Sugar Friendly