A delicious low carb and keto mousse made with sweet mascarpone cheese and whipped cream. Topped with roasted strawberries, it’s an easy yet elegant dessert.
Stop the presses! Hold everything! This, right here, right now, is a memorable moment. Take a deep breath, sit up straight and make sure you are paying attention. Because this is big, friends. This is noteworthy. This is historical. This, this lovely, sweet and creamy low carb dessert…this is the first recipe to come out of my new kitchen! We are out of our rental, into the new house, and it’s a sea of boxes. I don’t have a clue where most things are. I’m unpacking things I haven’t seen in 6 months and that I forgot I even owned. It feels a little like an archaeological exploration as I unearth artifacts of a bygone time and place. But the kitchen was priority number one for me and it’s mostly unpacked and nicely organized, although I do often stand bewildered in it, trying to remember where I’ve put everything. Let it be said that I never want to move again. Or at least for another 10 years.
How To Make Mascarpone Mousse
Given the chaos and uncertainty of moving, it’s a wonder I decided to tackle a new recipe so soon. But as I was walking home from the local farmer’s market the other day, arms full of 6 pints of Oregon strawberries, an idea popped into my head and I had to make it immediately. In part because it sounds so good and in part because I didn’t want the strawberries to go before I’d had a chance to execute it. And it worked out so well, I had to bring it to you immediately. I have other recipes ready to go but they are just going to have to wait. This one is a must make!
Have you noticed all the recipes for roasted strawberries lately? It seems to be quite the trend. I have to say, I was a little skeptical because I don’t like cooked strawberries much. I love them raw and fresh but I find that cooking increases their sweetness so much it becomes cloying. But I was also intrigued because roasting brings out the best in some other foods, notably vegetables of the cruciferous variety. So, okay, I was willing to try it. But what to pair it with?
I still had several containers of creamy mascarpone leftover from my Lemony Mascarpone Cauliflower Mac N Cheese. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board was not stingy with the gorgeous cheese they sent! I was kicking around the idea of mascarpone ice cream but the concept of a creamy mascarpone mousse just presented itself. When my heart quickened in excitement, I knew I was on the right track. And oh, how perfect a track it was! This stuff is gorgeous! It’s an elegant dessert and it sounds impressive but it’s remarkably easy to make. I think it might be my favourite low carb dessert recipe of late. And you know that’s saying something! Told you this was a memorable moment.
Mascarpone Mousse with Roasted Strawberries
Ingredients
Roasted Strawberries
- 2 cups quartered strawberries
- 2 tsp granulated Swerve Sweetener
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Mascarpone Mousse:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipping cream
Instructions
Roasted Strawberries:
- Preheat oven to 375F and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish (I used coconut oil spray).
- Add berries and sprinkle with sweetener. Add vanilla extract and toss to combine, then spread out over pan.
- Roast 20 to 25 minutes, until soft and tender and much of the juice has released.
Mascarpone Mousse:
- In a large bowl, beat mascarpone, cream cheese, 4 tbsp sweetener and vanilla together until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream with remaining 2 tbsp sweetener until it holds stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until combined.
- Pipe or spoon into 6 small dessert cups. Top with roasted berries and serve immediatly.
Notes
Nutrition
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Just made this. Was outstanding. I only used 3T Swerve in the cheese mixture and it was just sweet enough. Thank you.
Thank you!
I’m pretty sure that this will be served in Heaven! So good!!!!
Best. Comment. EVER!
great flavor from the strawberries!
Roasted strawberries… wow! Love a great strawberry recipe and this mousse? To die for!
Mmmm this sounds SO good!
Yum, this looks like the perfect strawberry dessert!
Those roasted strawberries make this extra special!
I just tried to get your recipe for the lemony marscapone Mac and cheese and it isn’t displayed anywhere on that site. Could you give it to me please or tell me where to go to get it? Thank you, Karyn
I Think i ruined it by adding mascarpone cream mixture to whipped cream instead of other way around…. ugggggg Any remedy?
Did it curdle? If you have a little xanthan gum that might work. Beating in some cream cheese might help too.
Fabulous idea. I got a question about serving it immediately, particularly after you said in one of your comments it keeps well. But my question is about the strawberries. Are you recommending it be served immediately because the roasted strawberries are still warm from the oven? That sounds appealing.
Also the recipe has prompted me to do something similar with peaches or cherries in brandy. The brandy’s optional but I think roasting the peaches or cherries could really help their sweetness. And pecans are in the mix there, somewhere. Probably a sprinkling on top.
Yes, the mousse is chilled but the strawberries are warm, which is lovely!
Oh good heavens, this is incredible! My hubs, who is very anti-ketogenic tasting anything said this was as good as any he’s ever had. In fact, this tastes exactly like the full-calorie cheesecake filling, so I plan to make little keto tart holders and pipe this lushiness into them, and chill. A-maz-ing!
I love it when we win over the non low carbers!
Delicious! I just made it and everyone had seconds. Thank you!
Thank you for all your dedication and hard work. I share your posts on my FB page for friends and family. I was wondering if whipped coconut milk would work instead of the whipping cream for my lactose intolerant family members. The cheese is fine for them so no worries there. Thank you again for all you do.
Whipped coconut “cream” (the creamy part of the can of milk) should work. Make sure it’s VERY cold and chilled when whipping and adding to the mousse because it’s not nearly as stable as whipped cream.
How would it taste if I left out the sweetener?
Probably not very sweet but might be interesting.
Wow!, this is good… at first I thought it was just going to taste like other “no bake cheesecakes” , but was pleasantly surprised it had a much different taste and was very light…. I just cut up some fresh strawberries to go on top…. it was the perfect ending to my night. Thank you for this recipe, I’ve made so many of your desserts and they always come out perfect and delicious.
JUst made…..OMG! Fabulous! Thank you so much for another “keeper”
Can I use just fresh strawberries, not roasted? Will this effect the taste?
It will be a different taste but still very good!
Second time making these ,they are wonderful!!!
Will it be okay to use regular sugar or powdered sugar? Maybe turbinado? This sounds too delicious to pass up!
Powdered sugar would work.
I used the powdered sugar and it came out grainy … not smooth. I have used mascarpone in the past and my desserts always came out smooth and creamy. I wonder if the culprit was the powdered sugar? I’ll have to try it again using the sweetener listed.
Made this yesterday and loved it! Didn’t have strawberries but sprinkled nuts and dark choc chips. It was is winner!