2-Ingredient Low Carb Cheesecake Mousse

5/12/2016

I've gotten a few questions regarding the carb count in this recipe, so I will try to break it down to show you how you can figure up the amount of carbs, no matter what size box of pudding mix you use.

I would also like to say that since I have been a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Sports Nutritionist for several years now, I have learned a few sneaky tricks food manufacturers pull. A single serving of heavy whipping cream contains little to no carbohydrates; HOWEVER, if you are using a large amount (such as in this recipe), there are definitely carbohydrates in there. A food only has to contain a certain percentage of carbohydrates for it to be listed as such on the package. Whereas the package claims that a single serving of whipping cream contains no carbohydrates, a large amount of it most certainly does.

Let's assume you are using a 1 ounce box. LOOK AT THE NUTRITIONAL LABEL. It states that the box contains 4 servings, at 6 carbohydrates for each serving.

I stated to use heavy whipping cream in place of the milk. For a 1 ounce box, you are supposed to use 2 cups of cold milk. Substitute heavy whipping cream in place of the milk. Now, how many carbs are in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream? There are 6.6 carbs in 1 cup. So, for 2 cups, there would be roughly 13.

Add 13 carbs from the cream to the 24 for the WHOLE BOX of pudding. You now have a total of 37 carbs for the ENTIRE recipe. Remember, there are 4 servings of pudding per box. Divide the 37 total grams by 4 servings, and you get what? 9.25 carbs per serving.

As far as fat, the entire 1 ounce box of pudding contains ZERO grams of fat. There are 175 grams for 2 cups of heavy cream. Again, there are 4 servings here if you are using a 1 ounce box, so there are roughly 43 grams of fat per serving.

Now. Carry on with the yumminess that follows...............

This has got to be THE easiest low carb dessert out there. It takes only 2 ingredients and less than 5 minutes to whip up. If you don't want this to taste like cheesecake, you can substitute any other flavor of sugar-free pudding mix.

What you need:
1 box of Jello sugar-free cheesecake pudding (any size)
heavy whipping cream (Make sure to use heavy WHIPPING cream. Not just heavy cream.)

How to make it:
1. Read the instructions on the box of pudding mix to see how much milk it calls for. Use that same amount of heavy whipping cream. If the box calls for 1 cup of milk, simply measure out 1 cup of cream.

2. Pour the heavy whipping cream into a bowl, then add the pudding mix. Mix with a hand mixer until it is thick and creamy. You can also make this in a blender or food processor.

3. Scoop into a dish and serve.

115 Comments

gina fagan

5/12/2016 05:49:22 pm

oh my gosh. this looks so yummy cant wait to try it out

Stephanie

7/5/2016 02:25:06 pm

Cream. The liquid kind. Lol

Kim

7/6/2016 06:12:48 pm

I thought the exact same! Dying laughing!

This Southern Girl Can

7/6/2016 06:23:53 pm

Thank goodness someone caught the humor there LOL!! I swear, I tried to put it nicely. I've had people say "But, I used whipped cream and it didn't work!!" I figured everybody would know what to use. But no, I had to break it down LOL

Karen Killion

6/29/2017 07:39:13 am

I'm thinking if you add Chia seeds to this, which kinda act like tapioca perlis wouldn't it add so much fiber that it would even negate the few carbs that are in it? I'm not a trainer or nutritionist so i was just curious. Thanks fir the recipe. I'm going to try it both ways and see what happens.

Isla Reyne

7/20/2017 05:57:53 am

But the chia seeds themselves have carbs, and some people debate the efficacy of the "net fiber" theory for LC/Keto.

Suzette

1/24/2018 11:55:57 am

Do u use instant or regular pudding?

Gloria

3/9/2018 07:19:09 am

Instant!

3/2/2018 09:33:26 am

Can I make this dessert one day ahead......

3/2/2018 04:41:06 pm

You sure can! Just make sure to cover it tightly with something like plastic wrap, and keep it refrigerated.

Susanne Pennsyle

3/5/2018 06:14:40 pm

Can this recipe be doubled when you make it? How does it hold up if it's stored in the refrigerator for a few days? I'm not on any food restrictions, but I try to be careful anyway. I already had the correct box of puffing mix when my grandaugher sent this recipe to me. I can't wait to make it!

Tracy

3/24/2018 11:20:40 am

I've stored this in a tupperware type container and eat the pudding throughout the week....stores just fine :-)

Stacey

7/11/2018 03:08:02 pm

What is the calorie intake for this ?

7/11/2018 08:27:20 pm

I have only calculated the carb count. When on a low carb diet, you do not count calories. Your body burns two things for fuel: fat or carbs. When cutting carbs, you cannot follow a restricted calorie diet at the same time. If you are counting calories, then I would look for a low calorie dessert recipe.

Barb link

3/7/2019 05:53:48 am

I made this for years, so good but now im a diabetic, there is asperitine in the sugar free Jello pudding etc which is very bad for diabetes. Does anyone know a sugar free pudding mix without aspartine?

Joan Acquistapace

9/16/2019 05:10:43 pm

I use the Torani syrups (sugar free, of course) to flavor my whipped cream, usually a bit of almond to cut the 'greasiness', then whatever flavor I want today. They have splenda (sucralose), but not aspartame. I can tolerate sucralose.
Sometimes I make this into a fluff by using cream cheese instead of pudding, and I use allulose to sweeten the cream cheese. Just like the base of many cream cheese pies!

Julie

7/6/2016 09:13:04 pm

What is the carb count and fat count in this recipe. I posted it on a low carb site and the almost threw me out!

7/6/2016 09:50:09 pm

I am seriously sorry they have been so rude to you. Please excuse my attitude, but I have broken down how to figure up the fat and carbs and added it to the post up at the top. It's a shame that they couldn't figure out how to do it themselves.

7/8/2016 12:24:47 pm

Thank you!!!! Cannot wait to try this yummy thing.

Elaine

7/10/2016 10:06:46 am

Land O'Lajes whipping cream had zero carbs. I plugged 164 tbsp into my Atkins app and still got zero.

7/10/2016 10:52:10 am

When using large amounts of an ingredient, the carb count can change. Although a very small serving (such as 1 tablespoon) may have zero, a large amount can have more. Manufacturing companies do not have to list an item as having carbohydrates if a serving size of that food contains a certain percentage or less of carbohydrates. Even though a serving size of heavy whipping cream may not contain any carbs, using a large amount will definitely increase the carb count.

Lindsay

7/8/2016 12:59:28 pm

I make something similar - pudding mix, 1.75 cups coconut or almond milk (unsweetened), .25 cup heavy cream, and a package of cream cheese. Sooo good.

7/8/2016 01:36:12 pm

Now that sounds really good! I'm a sucker for cream cheese. I love it!

Jamie

7/9/2016 11:12:58 am

does it set up firm Lindsay? almond milk doesn't set with pudding... but I would be curious if a 1/4 cup of cream is enough to make it work.....

Bobbie

7/12/2016 07:09:58 pm

Try adding a tablespoon of cornstarch to the pudding powder when making it with almond milk. I never have any problems with it setting.

Diane

9/4/2016 09:23:44 am

when using almond milk and pudding you can only use half the amount of almond milk that the package calls for.

Ramie

1/4/2017 06:49:09 am

Has anyone tried it with substituting coconut milk in place of the whipping cream? Or just using coconut milk with the heavy cream?

LeeAnn

12/2/2017 03:48:37 pm

i usually put in about 1/4 to 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk and heavy whipping cream to equal the full 2 cups. works fine for me. not sure about coconut milk

6/26/2018 07:50:44 pm

I did 1.5 cups of coconut milk and .5 cups of heavy cream and it firmed up a little lighter than regular pudding. More whipped than smooth texture.

Sugar Lee

1/30/2017 05:40:04 pm

How much cream cheese?

Odi

4/1/2017 09:07:17 pm

Do you bake this:

"I make something similar - pudding mix, 1.75 cups coconut or almond milk (unsweetened), .25 cup heavy cream, and a package of cream cheese. Sooo good."

Gloria Moore

3/9/2018 07:21:44 am

8 oz cream cheese?

Lori

1/19/2020 01:12:46 pm

Oh my gosh, i hate to sound rude but does anybody read the post? Zero cream cheese. Zero. None. You are making it with cheesecake flavored pudding mix. Zero cream cheese. Whipping (not whipped) cream.

Ray

7/8/2016 01:56:21 pm

Thanks so much for putting the carb info in here. However, this sounds so darn yummy, that I don't care nothing about the carbs. I am SO trying this! I guess it is good to know that it isn't packed with carbs though. I love maraschino cherries so much, so I got to put a few on top. Thanks again.

7/8/2016 02:26:12 pm

You're very welcome, Ray! Cherries on top sounds VERY good. I'm going to have to try that!

Wendy

7/8/2016 02:09:32 pm

I swear I was just concocting this same mixture in my brain, thinking I was all smart and stuff! So glad to know it works! I wasted pudding once trying to make it with almond milk, that was before I knew almond milk won't set up. Looking forward to making this!

7/8/2016 02:24:47 pm

I'm sure you'll love it!

Karlpeter

7/9/2016 05:49:56 am

Can I use fat free heavy cream?

7/9/2016 06:08:42 am

For this particular recipe, it is best to use full-fat heavy cream. The only type of cream that I have seen that is fat-free is Half-and-Half, and that won't work, as it won't 'fluff up' when you mix it. The heavy whipping cream gives it the fluffy texture that is similar to mousse.

Katie

7/10/2016 09:44:09 am

I used Heavy Whipping Cream but for some reason it wouldn't whip. I'm not really sure what went wrong, what brand of heavy cream did you use?

7/10/2016 10:53:27 am

I used the WalMart store brand. It is locate din with the milk, in a little red carton.

7/10/2016 11:07:22 am

Also, make sure to use heavy WHIPPING cream, and not just heavy cream.

Barb

7/10/2016 11:53:06 am

Can you fold fresh fruit into the mixture ~ like strawberries, blueberries or bananas?

7/10/2016 11:59:51 am

You sure can!

Bree

8/2/2016 06:03:29 am

You can, but the bananas will raise the carb count substantially. I would add 1/4 - 1/2 cup of berries, those are much lower in natural sugar. I also do this with Double Chocolate sugar free pudding mix, and it's like chocolate mousse!

Janet

7/10/2016 01:17:08 pm

Well, I think I'll be going to the grocery store now...sounds delicious!

Bo Kidwell

4/17/2017 06:55:49 pm

Oh it is! Try not to eat too much at one sitting though... it was so good... I couldn't stop... lol

Mom link

7/10/2016 08:26:26 pm

Is the pudding mix gluten free? Can you use regular cheesecake pudding mix?

Amy Wiersma

7/12/2016 04:52:46 am

Regular cheesecake pudding has sugar which is a big no-no for us low carbers. Really increases carb count..insulin response yada yada . If you dont like sugar free aftertaste, add few drops of vanilla or almond extract.

Nan

6/10/2017 10:41:37 am

Yes!!!!
I added a bit of almond extract and sprinkled fresh ground nutmeg on the top. For a little bit more flavor, I sprinkle this with a pinch of my cinnamon and Stevia mixture. Mmmm!

Amy

7/12/2016 04:59:18 am

And yes pudding is gluten free.

Michelle

7/12/2016 05:35:06 pm

I've done this with several sugar free pudding flavors and it's very good. I ate it for breakfast in place of my yogurt when I first started low carbing. Be careful adding fruit, your carb count will jump way up.

7/20/2016 09:43:54 am

Having it for breakfast is a really good idea!

Morgan T.

7/15/2016 10:19:27 pm

If you freeze it, you get ICE CREAM!!!

7/20/2016 09:43:07 am

Now that sounds GOOD!

Andrea

7/17/2016 10:28:48 am

Can you use regular Jello instead of sugar free?

7/20/2016 09:42:27 am

You sure can! It just won't be low carb.

Marguerite

7/19/2016 06:35:17 pm

I cannot wait to try this!@

Shiree Knightly

7/24/2016 05:13:08 pm

Hi all. Does anyone know if these ingredients are available in New Zealand and what would be good substitutes if they are not. I would love to make this. It looks amazing.

Sasha

11/22/2016 11:28:07 pm

http://www.marthasbackyard.co.nz/index.php/grocery-baking-c-16_20?page=2&sort=2a

Shel

9/5/2016 06:37:15 pm

Any idea what serving size, calorie count, and sugar content is for sure?

9/12/2016 12:12:35 pm

It is all explained up top. :)

Kelly in Arizona

10/16/2016 12:48:51 pm

I just made some of this using sugar free lemon pudding... YUMMY! Sadly, I didn't have enough heavy whipping cream like I thought I did (I hate when I run out of low carb staples like that!) - I only had a cup and the box called for 2 cups, so I used some coconut milk (the thicker part from the canned kind) and a little half-n-half that I happened to have on-hand. Turned out beautifully... whipped right up into a nice fluffy dessert. Thanks for sharing.

Pam C

10/19/2016 09:59:54 am

After I make it and put it in to the dishes, can I leave it uncovered in the refrigerator for several hours or should I cover them with plastic wrap?
Thanks!

Shirley

10/12/2017 09:15:31 am

Pam C I do cover mine with press and seal or plastic wrap. I have even used lids and foil. I do this because it does get a slight film on it after it sits for a short time. It also gets very hard if you leave it sit for a long time, like many days. I have actually made this right in the whipping cream carton. I fold down the top and cover the entire container with plastic wrap. As I use it, I cut the corners of the carton and fold them down each time. It’s not easy to get it out if you do t do it this way but it seems to keep better.

Becky

11/14/2016 08:11:48 am

Ladies, if your gonna eat dessert, eat dessert!

11/14/2016 09:56:16 am

As a certified nutritionist and personal trainer with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field, I can tel you that I have numerous clients who follow a low-carb diet not only to reach their personal fitness goals, but for numerous medical reasons as well. Simply 'eating dessert' is a privilege afforded to many, but not everyone.

Lisa

6/16/2017 12:57:07 pm

Well said and we, as a people, have way too much sugar in our foods these days. It's a drug.

12/23/2016 02:10:23 pm

I'm going to make this and put it in a candy mold and top each one with melted dark chocolate chips. Little mini low carb cheese cake bites. I freeze them and keep them in a ziplock bag for candy cravings!

Kay link

1/6/2017 12:10:59 pm

Can ît be made a day ahead of time?

1/13/2017 04:35:23 pm

It sure can! Just make sure to keep it covered or it will form a sort of 'skin' over the top.

Susan

1/10/2017 12:39:50 pm

I made this following your directions, and it was wonderful! I'm wondering if you can give me any suggestions as to figuring out the calories in a serving. The heavy whipping cream I used gave a serving size of 1 Tbsp and multiplying the number of tablespoons in 2 cups of cream by the calories per tablespoon put the put the calories per serving off the charts! Maybe I'm figuring it wrong? Thanks for your help. Love your website!

1/13/2017 04:34:01 pm

Thank you so much for loving my site so much! Yes, the calorie and fat count will be off the charts for this. I like to think of this type of dessert as a 'fat bomb'. Nothing that should be eaten everyday, but more like a once-per-week treat.

1/24/2018 03:10:14 pm

Susan...yeah you can’t use this recipe if you are counting calories. It will definitely put you off the charts. You would need to use like 1% milk for this. It’s basically pudding if you do it that way. The only way you get the mousse is to use the HWC.

Carly link

1/15/2017 12:14:33 pm

This is FANTASTIC and SO easy! My new favorite low carb dessert! I had fresh blueberries with it. Thanks for sharing!

Elaine link

6/14/2017 01:07:50 pm

OH my Goodness!!!!!!! This is beyond delicious!! So quick and easy to make. Mom loved it also. She asked how I made it

Chele

7/1/2017 09:46:00 am

I made some using SF chocolate pudding and SF white chocolate pudding. I layered them in parfait cups. Not only were they pretty but my family could not get enough! Thank you for the recipe!

Kimberly Edmondson

8/16/2017 06:00:01 pm

Great with pistachio pudding

Tracey

9/4/2017 05:31:20 pm

I made a similar dessert with banana cream sf pudding and layered it inside a hazelnut chocolate mug cake. Topped with some whipped heavy whipping cream. Delicious!

Mary Thornton

9/20/2017 10:57:57 pm

That is delicious the mousse you share. Yummy

10/12/2017 09:08:23 am

I have been making this for a very long time! I just didn’t realize it was for a carb diet until recently. This is an awesome way to fill that sweet tooth, just don’t overdo it!

Amber Pawlik

10/19/2017 01:48:12 pm

I have tried a few variations: chocolate SF pudding and Heavy whipping cream!! Delish!! Also made pistachio SF pudding with heavy whipping cream!! My newest creation, I just made almond joy fluff!!! Used SF Vanilla pudding, heavy whipping cream, toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, and Lily's SF dark chocolate chips!!!!! Y'all!!!!! It was so good.

Stacie

10/22/2017 01:26:02 pm

I made this with white chocolate pudding. I used one cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of cold water, 1 put it in the blender, it didn't firm up immediately but after 10 minutes in the fridge the consistency was just right.

Kathie

11/16/2017 07:37:49 pm

Love it. My husband and I are new to the Keto diet. This was the first fat bomb we tried and are now spoiled rotten. It will be difficult to find another this easy and delicious. Thanks

Suzanne

12/7/2017 04:51:14 am

As the grandmother to a newly diagnosed 11 year old type 1 diabetic, I am always looking for kid friendly low carb things. He requested that I work on fluffy tapioca pudding, I gave up because the almond milk cooked grey, tasty nasty and the tapioca beads makes it high carb. So I bought sugar free instant pudding mix, mixed with heavy cream and it was pretty decent. To add some oomph to it, I beat egg whites sweetened with just a few teaspoons of sugar and folded in. He loved it! BUT I had calculated the carbs from the Jello pudding box as 6, 2 carbs for the sugar for an 8 carb dessert. It wasn't until I read your article/recipe that I realized that I should have counted something for the heavy cream! Your advise about a large amount of low carb cream is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

denise

1/14/2018 09:33:44 am

How many calories per serving?

1/23/2018 10:43:43 am

I have provided all of the information you need above in order to calculate carbs or calories. If you are following a low carb diet, you typically do not count calories. Low calorie and low carb rarely work together.

Elana

1/19/2018 10:19:46 am

This recipe is so good but the carbs are a bit high. And if you make it by hand you get a work out

1/23/2018 10:48:37 am

This recipe is roughly 6 carbs per serving, which is not that high. It all depends on the individual's personal carb requirement/daily allotment.

1/24/2018 08:47:13 am

I think i whipped for too long. I made mine w SF banana and after being refrigerated it tastes like butter w a hint of banana. I’m going to try again w chocolate and not whip as long.

Jessica

2/26/2018 02:13:34 am

Yes, mine did too. I have tried 3 different times. I don't get what I'm doing wrong

Karen Seliga

4/5/2019 10:09:35 am

I tried with sf chocolate pudding the other night and mine also seemed more like butter, it was so thick and dense that it was kind of gross! I used heavy cream though which might be the problem. What's the difference between heavy whipping cream and whipping cream? I've checked many stores and the only thing they carry is whipping cream - not heavy whipping cream.

Dana

1/31/2018 01:15:09 pm

Yeeeeea....this is definitely going in my morning coffee! I’ll definitely need some berries to go with as dessert, it’s pretty rich :)

Brandy

3/2/2018 09:25:02 am

I just bought a box of Ghirardelli chocolate pudding mix (I know, not low carb) I will definitely be subbing the HWC instead of milk to make a decadent mousse. Thanks for the inspiration :)

3/2/2018 04:42:36 pm

I love Ghirardelli!

Mary Stupek

3/5/2018 05:17:41 am

I made this once and it was so freaking delicious but very rich so one heaping teaspoon here or there throughout the day was all I needed. The second time I made it though, I used my immersion blender and ended up with chocolate butter. It was really disgusting.

Pat

4/2/2018 03:42:48 pm

OMW!!! This is so good!! I'm trying to eat a bit healthier plus I'm type 2 diabetic. I also put a little bit of blueberries which is also good for diabetics. This is a keeper.

Cece G

4/16/2018 07:51:01 am

I LOVE THIS HOWEVER......(used it to kill a big sweet craving by indulging to the point i sad i...got that out of the way...)

It was stated on a WHAT NOT TO DO ON A KETO DIET...[youtube]

that if you eat alot of NEW fat it can slow down the keto process , simply because its new fat THE Dessert and your body will pause to break it down instead of stored fat???? I had it work both ways...each person can tell by their KETO STRIP TEST..good luck

4/16/2018 08:55:35 am

Ah... the YouTube 'gurus'. I have been a certified personal trainer and certified sports nutritionists for 10 years. I have several other degrees in nutrition as well. This dessert is great for those following any kind of low carb diet. As with anything, use it in moderation. For a TRULY keto diet to work, you must keep strict count of your macros, which most people on a 'keto' diet fail to do properly. Nowhere did I state that this dessert was keto. It is low carb, and yes, there is a difference.

Rene

5/20/2018 11:34:33 am

I made this using white chocolate sugar free pudding and it is amazing. I will be making it with pistachio as well Thanks for the recipe.

Kary

9/29/2018 07:27:18 pm

Yes the white chocolate makes a great frosting!

LaDonna

8/13/2018 12:12:05 pm

This sounds amazing! My concern is the Aspertame. I thought you couldn’t use Aspertame on Keto.

8/13/2018 02:01:10 pm

I did not say this dish is Keto. It is low carb. They are two separate things.

Donnie

8/18/2018 12:34:26 pm

As a few others have stated, this works great with just one cup of heavy whipping cream and one cup of unsweetened almond milk. I used a blender to whip it and it came out thick and airy. Using some almond milk helped cut a couple carbs per serving too. Thanks!

Peg Brown

9/23/2018 04:39:45 pm

I made the recipe and divided into 10 small silicone cups and froze

9/29/2018 07:25:53 pm

I use a box of white chocolate pudding and mix it the same way as described. It makes a great frosting!

Jackson Mac

10/5/2018 01:18:23 am

I made this using the sugar free Jello cream cheese pudding and one cup of heavy whipping cream and one cup of Atkins French vanilla protein-rich shake (the Atkins added 12g protein and less than 2g carbs) and the result was nothing less than spectacular!

Paula link

10/7/2018 12:48:18 pm

Thank you for this great recipe. I read all the responses and have to give a big "thank you" to Jackson Mac and his recipe for using the ingredients. I just made it and took a taste and "OMG, this is soooo good". I used the Jello SF chocolate fudge pudding mix, 1 cup of heavy/whipping cream and 1 cup of Optimum Whey Mocha Cappuccino Protein Powder. I used the food processor and whirred it about 5 seconds. I put a few dollops into the freezer to see how they freeze and the rest in the fridge to give me a chocolate fix during the day, lol. My next batch I'll try using my Optimum Whey French Vanilla Protein Powder. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you. Will also try mixing it with all you alls' recipes.

Karen V

11/5/2018 03:55:06 pm

Use the banana flavored pudding... Then put it in ice trays and freeze . Once theyve frozen, pop them out and dip them in 90% dark chocolate (melted) and put back in the freezer to set. You're welcome lol

6/30/2019 09:35:16 pm

Yummy! Great idea...

Stephannie

11/7/2018 03:04:59 pm

I’m not understanding but how much is one serving? I hade 1/4 cup of it

Tonya T

1/16/2019 07:53:57 am

I made the pudding New Year’s Eve and put them in almond flour pie crusts to make cream pies. I brought them to a party and people loved them. I did chocolate, banana and butterscotch. I topped the chocolate with sugar free chocolate chip dust (ground chips in the food processor), topped the butterscotch with sugar free caramel drizzle and the banana with sliced bananas.

Brenda link

5/18/2019 11:09:42 am

Used lemon sugar free pudding. After mixing pudding and cream, put in fridge for 3 min. Took out of fridge, added 6 oz cook whip and lemon extract to taste. Mixed, then beat with hand mixer to desired consistency. It was awesome.

Krihana

5/18/2019 11:19:03 pm

this did not thicken up and yes i know the difference in heavy cream and heavy whipping cream

7/7/2019 07:29:52 pm

It may be low carb, but it is not low calorie! So, for those of you who are counting calories, be careful.
Depending upon the heavy cream that you use, that is what determines how many calories are in it. It can range from mid 200 calories all the way to 500 calories per 4 ounce serving. It is YUMMY

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