Keto Lemon Cream Fool
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese, softened
- Fresh berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Chill Mixing Bowl and Whisk:
- Place a mixing bowl and whisk in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to chill.
- Whip Heavy Cream:
- In the chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Add Sweetener and Vanilla:
- Add the powdered erythritol (or your preferred sweetener) and vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in Lemon Zest and Juice:
- Gently fold in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice into the whipped cream mixture.
- Incorporate Mascarpone Cheese:
- In a separate bowl, whisk the softened mascarpone cheese until smooth. Fold the mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream mixture until well combined.
- Chill:
- Cover the bowl and let the keto lemon cream fool chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve:
- Spoon the lemon cream fool into serving glasses or bowls.
- Garnish with Fresh Berries:
- If desired, garnish with fresh berries such as raspberries or strawberries.
- Enjoy Your Keto Lemon Cream Fool!
- This delightful and keto-friendly dessert is rich, creamy, and bursting with lemon flavor. It’s a perfect treat for those following a low-carb or keto lifestyle.
Note:
- Adjust the sweetness level to your liking by adding more or less of the keto-friendly sweetener.
- Feel free to experiment with other citrus flavors like lime or orange for a variation.