Classic Sugar-Free Lemon Orange Cheesecake Fluff
Prep time: 10 mins | Yield: ~4-6 servings
Ingredients:
8 oz (225g) Cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup Heavy whipping cream (cold)
1/3 cup Powdered sweetener (Erythritol, Monk Fruit, or Allulose)
1 tbsp Fresh lemon zest
1 tbsp Fresh orange zest
2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp Orange extract (or 1-2 tbsp fresh orange juice)
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
2. Blend the base: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sweetener, lemon juice, orange extract, and vanilla extract together until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Combine: Fold the fresh lemon zest and orange zest into the cream cheese mixture.
4. Fold: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light, fluffy, and fully combined.
5. Serve/Store: Transfer to squeeze bottles or jars. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Creative Ways to Use It
Citrus Cheesecake Parfait: Layer the fluff in small glasses with crushed sugar-free vanilla wafers or almond flour “graham cracker” crumbs and fresh orange segments.
Fruit Dip: Serve in a bowl paired with fresh strawberries, sliced apples, or graham crackers.
Low-Carb Cake Topping: Use it as a light frosting for lemon cupcakes, almond flour cakes, or sugar-free pancakes.