Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2–3 tbsp powdered erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tbsp cream cheese (for extra thickness)
- Optional: a few drops strawberry extract (boost flavor without carbs)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Blend strawberries
Blend until smooth. For fewer carbs, you can strain out some pulp/seeds. - Whip the cream
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. - Mix base
Add sweetener, vanilla, and optional cream cheese to the strawberry puree. Mix well. - Fold together
Gently fold whipped cream into the strawberry mixture until fluffy. - Chill
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours to set.
🥄 Tips for “Lower Carb”
- Use fewer strawberries and more cream
- Add strawberry extract to boost flavor without extra carbs
- Substitute part of strawberries with unsweetened gelatin for a firmer mousse
⚠️ Reality Check
- Strawberries ≠ zero carb
- This recipe is low-carb (~3–5g net carbs per serving), not truly zero