Low-Carb Pumpkin Mousse

Are there any ingredient substitution options?

• Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener: You can use Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener, powdered monk fruit sweetener, erythritol, or Swerve at a 1:1 ratio. If you use powdered monk fruit sweetener, you can skip the first instruction step. Liquid stevia or powdered stevia should work here, but because every brand of stevia is quite different, I cannot make suggestions on exactly how much you should use. If you do decide to use stevia, especially if it’s pure stevia (no other ingredients), start with a VERY small amount, taste test, and then add more from there.

What is monk fruit sweetener? Where can it be purchased?

Lakanto’s monk fruit sweetener is net carb-free, doesn’t spike blood sugar, and can be substituted in for sugar at a 1:1 ratio.

I purchase my monk fruit sweetener online from Lakanto’s website and have it delivered. If you want to do this, you can use discount code REALBALANCED at checkout for 20% OFF your Lakanto order.

If you do not want to order online and, instead, purchase monk fruit sweetener in a store, many grocery stores, especially specialty stores and Costco, carry Lakanto monk fruit sweetener products.

How to serve the mousse?

You can serve it “as is” in ramekins or other glassware, or you can even serve it in a bowl to be used as a dip. Our favorite way is to use it as a dip with these Keto Gingerbread Cookies.

How many net carbs per serving?

Each serving contains 5.1 grams of net carbs. 1 serving is equivalent to 1/2 cup of mousse. The recipe yields 8 servings in total.

You can find the full nutrition information for this recipe, including calorie content, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, in the nutrition label located below the recipe instructions within the recipe card.

What diets is this recipe compliant with?

• Keto and Low Carb: This recipe contains just 5.1 grams of net carbs per serving.
• Primal: The ingredients in this mousse recipe follow primal diet guidelines.
• Nut-Free: This recipe doesn’t contain nut ingredients.
• Coconut-Free: This mousse is free from coconut.
• Egg-Free: This is an egg-free recipe.
• Vegetarian: This recipe is vegetarian-compliant.
• Refined Sugar-Free: This mousse recipe does not contain refined sugar and is, instead, sweetened with monk fruit sweetener.

How should the prepared mousse be stored?

Store mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

In a food processor, pulse monk fruit sweetener until powdered. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, mix together pumpkin puree and cream cheese until creamy and ingredients are fully incorporated.

Add powdered monk fruit sweetener, heavy cream, vanilla extract, 2 ¼ tsp cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ground cloves.

Mix again with electric mixer until all ingredients are smooth and well-combined, using a rubber spatula as needed to scrape down any of the mixture that sprays on the side of the bowl.

Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap, transfer to refrigerator and chill for 1 hour.

Spoon mixture into glass jars, sprinkle remaining ¼ tsp cinnamon on top, and serve chilled.

Looking for more keto-friendly pumpkin recipes?

• Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
• Keto Pumpkin Pie Mug Cake
• Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins
• Pumpkin Spice Fat Bombs