Simple, delicious, and ready in 5 minutes: this Coconut Spread is the perfect ally for those following a low-carb or ketogenic diet, but still wanting to enjoy a creamy, healthy treat. With just 4 ingredients and no added sugar, it will give you all the sweetness and softness of coconut, with an impeccable nutritional profile.
This cream keeps in the fridge for 2–3 days and can be used in many different ways: as a spoon dessert, to fill low-carb pancakes, spread on protein bread, or simply enjoyed as is, by the spoonful.
🌿 Ingredients (for 1 100 ml jar)
- 40 g mascarpone
- 40 g fresh whipping cream (unsweetened)
- 15 g shredded coconut
- 5 g erythritol powder (optional, ≈ 1 level teaspoon)
👩🍳 Method
- Whip the cream: use very cold cream and whip with an electric mixer until firm and fluffy.
- Prepare the mascarpone: in a small bowl, work the mascarpone with the erythritol powder until you get a smooth and homogeneous cream. If you don't want to sweeten it, you can omit the erythritol.
- Combine the mixtures: gently add the mascarpone cream to the whipped cream, mixing with a spatula from bottom to top to keep the mixture from deflating.
- Incorporate the coconut: add the shredded coconut and mix again until perfectly combined.
- Storage: transfer the cream to a 100 ml glass jar with a lid and store in the fridge.
📦 Storage
- In the fridge: keeps for 2–3 days in a tightly sealed container.
- Not suitable for freezing: the cream loses its creaminess and may separate after thawing.
💡 When to use it: ideas and occasions
- For breakfast: spread on protein pancakes, low-carb bread, crepes, or apple slices.
- Healthy snack: a small portion (2 tablespoons) with some dark chocolate shavings or a handful of red berries.
- Quick dessert: served in a small glass with a little shredded coconut on top or unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Filling: excellent as a filling for low-carb treats or as a topping for a keto spoon cake.
- Snack for children: it's delicate and tasty, with no added sugar and no preservatives. A valid alternative to industrial snacks.
- For unexpected guests: just add a dollop of whipped cream and some chocolate shavings to transform it into a "wow" dessert in less than 1 minute.
⚖️ Nutritional values (per 100 g)
- Calories: 411 kcal
- Fats: 42 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Proteins: 4 g
✨ A sweetness that nourishes
Unlike industrial spreads full of sugars, refined oils, and unnecessary ingredients, this recipe offers you natural sweetness, rich in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates. Perfect for maintaining stable energy levels, curbing emotional hunger, and satisfying your palate without guilt. An excellent strategy to avoid falling into less healthy temptations, especially when you feel the need to pamper yourself.