Description
A quick and refreshing no-bake lemon cream dessert made with cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar-free sweetener, and fresh lemon. It has a smooth, airy mousse-like texture with bright citrus flavor and is perfect for spring, summer, dinner parties, or an easy make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh berries
- Extra lemon zest
- Sugar-free whipped cream
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar-free sweetener until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate cold bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream mixture using a spatula. Fold just until smooth, pale, and fluffy, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Divide the lemon cream evenly among 4 small dessert cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or longer for a firmer mousse-like texture.
- Garnish with fresh berries, lemon zest, sugar-free whipped cream, or unsweetened coconut before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to prevent lumps and create a smooth base.
- Keep the heavy cream cold for the best whipping results.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add extra finely grated zest rather than additional lemon juice, which can make the mixture too thin.
- Chill for several hours if you prefer a firmer texture.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add fresh berries, coconut, or other toppings immediately before serving for the freshest appearance.
- Powdered allulose, monk fruit blends, erythritol, or another powdered sugar-free sweetener can be used. Sweetness and texture may vary by brand.
- Despite being sugar-free/no-added-sugar, the dessert contains naturally occurring carbohydrates from dairy and lemon, so nutrition will vary according to the ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 185 per serving
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: Sugar-Free 3-Ingredient Lemon Cream Dessert