High-Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Mousse
High-Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Mousse
A fluffy cheesecake mousse swirled with blueberry sauce — low carb and ready in 15 minutes
This high-protein blueberry cheesecake mousse is a no-bake cup of cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein. A quick blueberry swirl ribbons through the pale cream, then fresh berries and toasted almond slivers go on top like the photo. Each serving has 17 g of protein and 6 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and ready with a spoon.
Why you’ll love this mousse
- 17g protein per serving
- Only 6g net carbs
- No baking
- Ready in about 15 minutes
- Blueberry swirl through the cream
- Almond slivers on top
Health notes
- High protein: Cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein powder.
- Low carb: A modest blueberry portion, no graham crust.
- Sugar-free: Powdered keto sweetener only.
- No-bake: Beat, swirl, and serve.
Key element — swirl, don’t stir
Drop blueberry sauce into the mousse and drag a spoon once. Overmixing turns the whole cup purple instead of leaving the ribbons in the photo.
Ingredients
Mousse (4 servings)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Blueberry swirl and topping
- ¾ cup blueberries, plus extra for garnish
- 1 Tbsp powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp toasted slivered almonds
Swaps
- Cottage cheese: Blend 1 cup cottage cheese in place of half the yogurt.
- No protein powder: Add 2 extra Tbsp yogurt (protein drops).
- Frozen blueberries: Thaw and drain before making the sauce.
- Nut-free: Skip the almonds or use toasted coconut.
Instructions
| 1 | Make the mousse. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add yogurt, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Beat until thick and fluffy. |
| 2 | Make the swirl. Mash or briefly blend ½ cup blueberries with sweetener and lemon juice into a loose sauce. Leave a few whole berries. |
| 3 | Layer. Spoon a little sauce into 4 glasses. Add mousse. Add more sauce. Drag a spoon through once to swirl. |
| 4 | Top. Finish with remaining sauce, whole blueberries, and toasted almond slivers. Serve now or chill 10 minutes. |
Pro tips
- Soft cream cheese prevents lumps.
- Toast the almonds in a dry pan 2 minutes.
- Clear glasses show the purple swirl.
- If the mousse is thin, chill 5 minutes before layering.
- Macros include a modest berry topping, not a full extra cup.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 |
| Protein | 17g |
| Net carbohydrates | 6g |
| Total carbohydrates | 8g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Total fat | 16g |
| Sodium | 180mg |
Estimates based on cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, blueberries, and almonds, divided into 4 glasses. Exact numbers vary with protein powder brand.
Variations
Lemon blueberry
Add lemon zest to the mousse.
Chocolate
Beat 1 Tbsp cocoa into the cream.
Raspberry
Swap blueberries for raspberries.
Crunch
Add a spoon of crushed keto cookies between layers.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 2 days | Add almonds just before serving |
| Make ahead | Mousse and sauce separate | Swirl when you serve |
| Freezer | Not ideal | Texture turns icy |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this blueberry mousse
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. How should you add the blueberry sauce?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What goes on top besides blueberries?
