High-Protein Keto Cherry Cheesecake Mousse
This elegant, fluffy pink cherry cheesecake mousse served in a glass and topped with whipped cream and a cherry. A light yet indulgent high-protein dessert that feels fancy but is quick to make.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Beautiful swirled pink mousse with whipped cream and cherry on top
- High protein from cream cheese and whey protein powder
- Bright cherry flavor with creamy cheesecake taste
- No-bake and ready in minutes
- Perfect individual portions for parties or meal prep
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- ⅓ cup (35g) vanilla whey protein powder
- ⅓ cup allulose or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cherry extract (or 2 tbsp sugar-free cherry syrup)
- Optional: natural pink food coloring
- Whipped cream for topping
- Fresh or sugar-free maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add protein powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, cherry extract, and food coloring (if using). Mix until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Pipe or spoon into serving glasses.
- Top each with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: 12g
- Total Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 25g
