🍋✨ Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

If you’re craving something sweet, creamy, and refreshing, this lemon cheesecake mousse is the perfect treat. It has all the richness of cheesecake but in a light, fluffy mousse form — and it’s so quick and easy that even beginners can master it. With zesty lemon flavor and a silky texture, this dessert is perfect for weeknights, parties, or anytime you need a no-fuss indulgence.

📝 Ingredients

• 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 240 ml (1 cup) heavy whipping cream
• 75 g (⅓ cup) powdered sweetener (erythritol, allulose, or preferred)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional garnish: whipped cream, extra zest, or lemon slices

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Whip Cream
   • In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
2. Beat Cream Cheese
   • In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sweetener until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add Flavor
   • Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
4. Fold Together
   • Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and airy.
5. Chill & Serve
   • Spoon into serving glasses and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish if desired.

⏱ Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Chill: 1 hour
  ➡️ Total: ~1 hour 10 minutes

🍽 Servings

4 servings

🔢 Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

• Calories: 310
• Fat: 30g
• Protein: 5g
• Carbs: 4g net (varies with sweetener)
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 2g (from lemon/cream cheese)

💡 Notes & Tips

• For extra tang, increase lemon juice to 3 tbsp.
• For a sweeter mousse, add a bit more powdered sweetener.
• Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
• To make it fancier, serve in small jars with a topping of sugar-free lemon curd.

🌿 Benefits

• Quick & easy: Beginner-friendly, no baking required.
• Rich in healthy fats: From cream cheese and cream, helps with satiety.
• Low-carb/keto-friendly: Uses sugar-free sweeteners.
• Refreshing: Bright lemon zest balances richness.

❓ Q/A

Q: Can I freeze lemon cheesecake mousse?
A: Yes! Freeze in small portions for up to 2 months. Thaw slightly before enjoying like a frozen mousse.

Q: Can I use bottled lemon juice?
A: Fresh is best for brightness, but bottled works in a pinch.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Yes — use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and dairy-free cream cheese substitute.

Q: Can I turn this into a pie filling?
A: Absolutely! Spread the mousse into a prepared crust (almond flour, keto crust, or carnivore crust) and chill before serving.