Keto Creamy Tropical Fruit Salad

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Keto Creamy Tropical Fruit Salad is a very delicious dessert and perfect to make for summer gatherings. The dessert is made with fresh fruit, coconut, walnuts, and a smooth whipped cream dressing. This is best for the keto diet because it contains all the low-carb ingredients. You can store it for  2 days to have a good taste and texture. It contains 280 kcal, 8 g net carbs, and 4 g protein in one serving.Serve this Keto Creamy Tropical Fruit Salad with blueberries, cheese omelet, roasted almonds, and keto mini cheesecake.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Preparation  time: 15 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Cook time: 0 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Course: Dessert, Side Dish
  • Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
  • Servings: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS:

FRUIT:

  • 1 half cups chopped strawberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Half  cup  blackberries
  • Half cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Half  cup chopped walnuts
  • Half cup sugar-free mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

CREAMY DRESSING:

  • 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
  • Quarter cup powdered keto sweetener
  • 1tsp pure vanilla essence
  • Half cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp soft  cream cheese

TOPPINGS:

  • Half cup whipped cream
  • Quarter  cup chopped strawberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Fresh raspberries

INGREDIENT NOTES:

STRAWBERRIES:

  • The strawberries will add some natural sweetness to the salad. The salad will become fresher with a fruity flavor. You can also use Raspberries as per your choice; it will also give a light sweet taste in the recipe.

LEMON JUICE:

  • The lemon juice will keep all the fruit fresh in the recipe. The taste of the lemon juice is sour and makes the salad look good. The lemon juice also works best as a substitute to provide good results in the recipe; it will also give a fresh, sour taste.

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Add the soft cream cheese to the filling to make it smooth and creamy. It will make the fruit salad more creamy. You can use a soft cheese for easy mixing. Mascarpone cheese works well, as it gives the cheesecake a smooth and creamy texture, as per your choice.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • This provides a pleasant smell and adds some extra vanilla flavor to the fruit salad. Vanilla bean paste can also be used. It works well in the recipe to provide you with the best result, as per your preference.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Firstly, wash the strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, then dry them and cut the strawberries into small pieces.
  2. Now take a bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, and beat until it becomes soft.
  3. Next, place strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, shredded coconut, and chopped walnuts into a bowl.
  4. Then, drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the fruit and mix it gently.
  5. Add the creamy dressing to the fruit mixture, then fold everything together.
  6. Now sprinkle the sugar-free mini chocolate chips and mix.
  7. Cover the bowl and cool it for 60 minutes so the flavors blend easily.
  8. Then add the toppings and serve it chilled.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

KETO BREAKFAST OPTIONS:

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Cheese omelet

DESSERTS:

  • Sugar-free cheesecake
  • Almond flour cookies

KETO SNACKS:

  • Roasted almonds
  • Cheese cubes

TIPS:

  • Include the fresh berries to have a smooth texture.
  • Dry the fruits completely before mixing.
  • You can use powdered keto sweetener to avoid a grainy dressing.
  • Gently fold the fruits to prevent them from becoming soft.
  • For extra crunch, add the chocolate chips just before serving.
  • Taste the dressing and adjust it to your taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You can easily store them for 2 days in the container so the taste and texture remain the best.

FREEZER:

  • You cannot keep them stored for a long time because the dressing of the fruit and cream becomes too watery.

FAQs:

Should I use the frozen fruit in the recipe?

  • No, you can use only fresh fruit because it will add extra water.

Should I exclude cheese from the recipe?

  • Yes, you can leave the cheese out of the recipe as per your choice.

Is the fruit salad best for the keto diet?

  • Yes because all the ingredients used in the recipe use a low carb ingredient so it is best for the keto diet.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 280 kcal

Net Carbs: 8 g

Iron: 0.8 mg

Total Carbs: 12 g

Vitamin A: 250 IU

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 65 mg

Protein: 4 g

Serving Size: 1 cup

Sodium: 45 mg

Potassium: 180 mg