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Kristie's lemon cheesecake fluff

Kristie’s lemon cheesecake fluff

Get a taste of summer any time of the year. This lemon cheesecake fluff is simple and quick to make. Garnish with some fresh berries and lemon zest to make it even more delicious.
April 6 2018 by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dessert

Kristie’s lemon cheesecake fluff

Get a taste of summer any time of the year. This lemon cheesecake fluff is simple and quick to make. Garnish with some fresh berries and lemon zest to make it even more delicious.
USMetric
4 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. (1 cup) 230 g (240 ml) cream cheese
  • ½ cup 120 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1⁄3 cup (1½ oz.) 80 ml (45 g) powdered erythritol
Garnish
  • ½ cup 120 ml fresh blackberries (optional)
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp lemon zestlemons zest (optional)
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Instructions

Instructions are for 4 servings. Please modify as needed.

  1. Use a hand mixer to whip the cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add the lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. If you prefer a sweeter taste, add some erythritol. Continue whipping until well mixed and smooth.
  3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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54 comments

  1. 1
    Oney
    March 26 2018
    Full nutrition??? Why does it list "net" carbs then? PLEASE list total carbs and let US decide if we want to deduct anything!

    BTW, this tastes very good. Delicious springtime dessert.

    Replies: #3, #32
  2. 2
    Faye
    March 30 2018
    I’m total carbs
  3. 3
    Reply to comment #1 by Oney
    Faye
    March 30 2018
    Agree
  4. 4
    Lorraine
    March 30 2018
    it says net carbs but under it is fiber 0 grams.. I would say then its 5gram total carbs
    Reply: #5
  5. 5
    Reply to comment #4 by Lorraine
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    March 31 2018
    Hi Lorraine!

    Yes! In this case ... Net carbs = Total carbs :)

    it says net carbs but under it is fiber 0 grams.. I would say then its 5gram total carbs

  6. 6
    Cynthia
    April 1 2018
    I just made a double batch of this (8 servings) that I was planning to serve with fresh berries on Easter. In my opinion, the recipe calls for way too much salt. I used 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt for the double batch, and all I can taste is the salt. I added more lemon juice and a lot more zest, which helped, but I'm afraid I'm going have to make a new batch and toss the salty one. What a waste of ingredients. I recommend starting with a pinch of salt, tasting the mixture, then adding more if you think it needs it. It seems like this would be very good if it wasn't overpowered by salt.
    Reply: #19
  7. 7
    Pamela
    April 1 2018
    This is a good recipe. I made it for Easter using the two serving option. I did add more lemon juice, Swerve and zest than the recipe called for because it did not taste lemony and it lack the sweetness to balance out the cream cheese which was all I was tasting. I used an electric beater. As suggested above it would be wise to taste as you are preparing it. Everyone's palette is different. Preparing it a day ahead will give it time for all the flavors to meld together. I am going to serve it with strawberries.
  8. 8
    Debby
    April 2 2018
    I made this today for Easter. Yum! Love the recipe. I use a pure salt so just added a bit more lemon juice.
  9. 1 comment removed
  10. 10
    Pam
    April 15 2018
    This is very delicious but I added more sweetener( 1/4 t. stevia + xylitol) until is was sweet enough.
  11. 11
    Melina
    April 22 2018
    I’ve been making a version of this with almond extract instead of vanilla. It reminds me of my mom’s cheesecake. Sometimes I add the lemon juice, sometimes I don’t... either way, it’s a great dessert for times I get a sweet tooth.
  12. 12
    Barbara
    April 28 2018
    What a taste treat! Tart lemon with vanilla hits me first, followed by the salt. Love the sensation!
  13. 13
    Jan
    May 9 2018
    Very nice and refreshing, but doesn’t need the salt. There’s enough in the cheese
  14. 14
    kina
    May 14 2018
    Since when Dietdoctor advocate on artificial sweetener ?
  15. 15
    Karen
    May 22 2018
    where and what is a good brand of liquid erythritol? I've got Swerve but haven't seen a liquid erythritol.
  16. 16
    Laura
    June 2 2018
    Tastes great however non keto husband needed sugar to make it palatable. Think us ketoers are used to the far less sweeter flavours. Just be mindful if you plan to serve this to non ketoers. Great texture!!
  17. 17
    Rebecca
    June 25 2018
    Loved it!!
  18. 18
    Alison
    June 26 2018
    This is my favorite dessert so far that the whole family enjoys! I wish I could eat the whole 4 servings! But it is a great treat to make once a week if I need a sweet fix. :)
  19. 19
    Reply to comment #6 by Cynthia
    Callan
    July 3 2018
    I totally agree with you about the salt. Unfortunately, I made the recipe before I read the comments. To me, the mousse was almost inedible. It might have been the combination of the lemon juice and the salt. It almost tasted like some kind of bathroom cleaner might. Very disappointed.

    The basic recipe idea isn't bad, but next time I'll either add raspberries or cocoa powder instead of the lemon and salt.

  20. 20
    Janet
    July 29 2018
    This is delicious!Thank you so much for this tangy and creamy recipe!!
  21. 21
    Patricia
    August 2 2018
    I left the salt out completely. I like a little bit more lemon taste so I used 2 lemons and added the zest as well sweetened it a tad with blackberries. Super yummy dessert! Thank you.
  22. 22
    Sarah
    August 12 2018
    I think that if you want to know your total carbs, then look at your ingredients. It’s pretty easy to figure out.
  23. 23
    James Morgan
    August 15 2018
    I am new to all this. Simple question....does the 5 grams of carbs listed mean "per serving" or the entire dish? It says it makes 4 servings so is it a total of 20 grams of carbs for the entire dish or is it just 5 grams of carbs for the entire 4 servings? Thanks to anyone who answers.
    Reply: #24
  24. 24
    Reply to comment #23 by James Morgan
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    August 16 2018
    Hi James!

    It's 5 gram per serving. (20 gram if you make 4 servings.)

    I am new to all this. Simple question....does the 5 grams of carbs listed mean "per serving" or the entire dish? It says it makes 4 servings so is it a total of 20 grams of carbs for the entire dish or is it just 5 grams of carbs for the entire 4 servings? Thanks to anyone who answers.

  25. 25
    Teri C
    August 22 2018
    It is actually 7.6 g of carbs per serving. Save for a very special occasion.
  26. 26
    Julie
    September 24 2018
    it was too salty. tried extra Swerve, lemon juice, vanilla, nope. it’s hard for me to throw out anything. I couldn’t even let the dog have it because of the Swerve.
  27. 27
    Donna
    October 10 2018
    Absolutely love this dessert!! For myself, I do add some erythritol. Kristie's lemon cheesecake fluff has become a staple treat for me. When I make it, I actually divide the dessert into four small mason jars and pop them into the freezer. When I want a dessert, I take one jar out of the freezer, let it thaw for about half an hour (when I can wait that long!) and then enjoy this wonderful frozen treat! I tend to eat my food too fast so this slows me down so I can make it last longer!

    Thank you Kristie!!

  28. 28
    Luz
    November 29 2018
    I really liked this dessert - to my surprise. I was expecting to miss sweetness, but I didn't , and I didn't add any sweetener. I liked the salt too, surprisingly. But I think it's good advice above to start with just a sprinkle and add more if it's to your taste.
    I do a version of this with cream cheese, whipped double cream, a tablespoon of cold brewed coffee, vanilla, toasted flaked almonds, and sometimes as a special treat, 1 square of 85% chocolate grated in. Another recipe where sugar can go take a run and jump.
  29. 29
    Kim
    January 9 2019
    I just made this and I didn't add the erythritol. Its delicious without it. I love lemon and this "fluff" is really good.
  30. 30
    Oleta
    January 12 2019
    This was my first Keto dessert. I loved it! Adding berries and nuts made it filling. I used a small cup instead to serve so wouldn’t go over total carbs for the day.
  31. 31
    itssaraaaayall
    January 28 2019
    I just made this and it is delicious! I used 4 tbsp of bottled lemon juice and a couple pinches of Himalayan salt with a quick squirt of liquid Splenda. Amazing! I also used my awesome Sunbeam hand mixer which quickly rendered the cream cheese smooth and lump free.
  32. 32
    Reply to comment #1 by Oney
    Mary Kay
    March 5 2019
    I'm in agreement, total carbs, not net.
  33. 33
    Donna
    March 7 2019
    I really loved this recipe. I made one serving without sweetener and thought it was good. Made a second serving with Swerve confectioners sugar and really loved that one. Mine had a tangy lemon flavor and wasn't overly salty at all, as others seemed to experience. This is a keeper recipe for me.
  34. 34
    Alison White
    March 16 2019
    I've just made this for me does anyone know if I can store the rest or even freeze some for another time?
    Delicious recope for my first keto dessert
  35. 35
    Sharon Miller
    March 16 2019
    Allison the Lady above said she splits a batch into 4 and puts in Mason Jars, and puts into Freezer, and takes out, 30 minutes and eats she loves it, hope this answer your question bye
  36. 36
    Southern Keto Diva
    April 8 2019
    I add a little more lemon and zest. Tastes great frozen with blackberries. Only add a small pinch of sea salt. It brings out the flavors. Sweetness intensifys the longer it sits so don’t add too much sweetener. Great treat.
  37. 37
    Rebecca N.
    April 16 2019
    Love this recipe! Turns out great every time.
  38. 38
    Susan Oliver
    April 21 2019
    Can you use Swerve instead of erythritol?
  39. 39
    Fabiane
    April 22 2019
    I made this yesterday for my guests on Easter. Used 3x more erythritol, though, to suit my guests’ taste. Everyone loved it including me! Yummy!
  40. 40
    Ree
    April 27 2019
    Tasted like salty cream cheese.
  41. 41
    Janet
    May 25 2019
    This is such a wonderful treat! I eat mine without erythritol and love it! My husband prefers his with the erythritol. I wonder if using a lime would be like a key lime cheesecake fluff? Thank you for this recipe! Yum!
  42. 42
    Nancy
    June 11 2019
    The friend who introduced me to this website shared this recipe before I became addicted to Diet Doctor. :-) Her modifications are 2 T. vanilla extract, 2 T. Xylitol, juice of 1 whole lemon. While I was still hooked on sugar, I increased the sweetener to 3-4 T., but now I only use the 2 T. I add the lemon zest from the whole lemon right to the mixture and have even started adding unsweetened coconut. I've never made it as far as garnishing each serving because I tend to walk by the refrigerator and scoop up a finger full. Unbelievably good. Thank you Diet Doctor.
  43. 43
    Maggie
    June 11 2019
    What about Monk Fruit as the sweetener?
    Reply: #44
  44. 44
    Reply to comment #43 by Maggie
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    June 12 2019

    What about Monk Fruit as the sweetener?

    Yes, monk fruit is a good option on keto.

  45. 45
    Mary
    August 11 2019
    I really like this recipe. I did read previous comments and only used a dash (or very small pinch) of salt. I ran low on swerve confectioners so I put some stevia in my coffee/herb grinder to add more and that worked very well. I used about a tablespoon more of cream to make it a little more creamier. Overall, one of the better tasting cheesecake like recipes.
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  47. 47
    Brigitta
    November 29 2019
    I love this recipe and make it all the time. As someone else posted, I put the fluff into little 4 oz. Mason jars, and lid them. I tuck a jar into my brown bag lunch every day for a little not-too-sweet treat. Heavenly! I find that I don't need the salt, and I sweeten with a little stevia.
  48. 48
    Kim
    January 2 2020
    Does the 5 g net carbs per serving come from the cheesecake mixture or the blackberries? Would it be less carbs without the blackberries?
    Reply: #49
  49. 49
    Reply to comment #48 by Kim
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 3 2020

    Does the 5 g net carbs per serving come from the cheesecake mixture or the blackberries? Would it be less carbs without the blackberries?

    As the garnish is listed as being optional, it is not included in the carb count.

  50. 50
    julie Lawrie
    January 24 2020
    gorgeous!!!
  51. 51
    Mel
    March 24 2020
    I added all the zest from the lemon and a drop of lemon oil. I added Lakanto granulated monk fruit sweetener in addition to the erythritol and placed it over crushed pecans in a small mason jar. I only used 2 small shakes of salt (in my hand first) and added based on previous comments. Topped with blackberries upon serving and thought it delicious. Thank you for the recipe
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    4aip48
    June 10 2021
    Delicious & easy to make. I used more lemon juice & less sweetener, as keto has definitely dialed down our taste for sweetness. I used 4 tbls lemon juice & 2 tbls Lakanto monk fruit granulated sweetener, and texture & flavor great for us. The granulated sweetener mixed in fine and not grainy texture at all. Thanks for this yummy keto treat.
    Reply: #54
  54. 54
    Reply to comment #53 by 4aip48
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    June 10 2021

    Delicious & easy to make. I used more lemon juice & less sweetener, as keto has definitely dialed down our taste for sweetness. I used 4 tbls lemon juice & 2 tbls Lakanto monk fruit granulated sweetener, and texture & flavor great for us. The granulated sweetener mixed in fine and not grainy texture at all. Thanks for this yummy keto treat.

    That does sound good! Thank you for sharing your tweaks!

  55. 55
    dgriffin1
    November 13 2021
    We love this recipe. We do omit the salt. Also add a packet or True lemon crystals. Top it off with a sliced strawberry and a few scrapes of sugar free chocolate or chips. Beautiful, and delicious
  56. 56
    Lynn from Florida
    September 13
    Tried this for a small party ...it went over great! several of the people are diabtic or on Keto...they really appreciated it.
    I doubled the recipe and served it in very small containers topped with a blueberry and 2 raspberry and the lemon zest. Very pretty and tasty.
    Reply: #57
  57. 57
    Reply to comment #56 by Lynn from Florida
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    September 13

    Tried this for a small party ...it went over great! several of the people are diabtic or on Keto...they really appreciated it.
    I doubled the recipe and served it in very small containers topped with a blueberry and 2 raspberry and the lemon zest. Very pretty and tasty.

    Awesome! So glad everyone enjoyed it!

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