Keto Blackberry Jello Salad with a topping of cream cheese is a heavenly dessert, especially for summer. It is aesthetically pleasing, delicious, & chilled to satisfy your sweet cravings & make you chill when you come from the scorching sun. A rich, silky topping(cream cheese) and the refreshing vibrancy of blackberries are combined in every serving, all while maintaining a low net carbohydrate content and a high level of satisfaction. This Keto Blackberry Jello Salad is not only keto-compliant but also genuinely healthful due to its abundance of antioxidants and healthy fats.
Let’s adhere to the recipe to have the perfect chilled dessert!
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Keto, gluten-free, low in carbs
- Course: Side dish, dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Size/serving: Around half a cup
- Total servings: 8 servings
- Time for preparation: Twenty mins
- Cooking time: 5 minutes
- Working time(total): Twenty-five mins
- Mode of difficulty: Easy
- Basic mode of cooking: No baking/cooking.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
- Refrigerator
- 2 bowls for mixing
- An electric hand mixer
- A kettle/saucepan
- A glass dish (8 by 8 inches)
- A hand mixer/whisk
- Spatula
- Spoons & cups(for measuring)
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE LAYER OF JELLO:
- 0.5 cup of water, cold
- Granular allulose/erythritol, 3 tbsp.
- 6-ounce pack of blackberry gelatin, sugar-free
- Blackberries(fresh), 1.5 cups
- 1 cup of boiling water
- Half a cup of ice cubes
TOPPING(CREAM CHEESE):
- A teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
- Erythritol/monkfruit(powdered), 2 tbsp.
- 1/2 cup of whipping cream(heavy)
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ERYTHRITOL/MONKFRUIT:
- Granular sweetener will work in the jello layer because it dissolves easily in boiling water. Whereas, cream cheese topping will require powdered sweeteners for a smooth texture. You may opt for stevia or allulose. They will be keto as well.
BLACKBERRIES:
- The addition of blackberries will add their nutrients & natural flavor to our jello base.
WATER:
- A cup of boiling water will dissolve the gelatin & sweetener well. Half a cup of boiling water will quickly start the setting process of the jello layer. You may use cold blackberry tea to have a strong flavor.
GELATIN:
- Sugar-free gelatin is the key ingredient for our base layer. You may use other berry flavors(strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, etc.) of gelatin if blackberry is not available.
CREAM CHEESE:
- The cream cheese will be the main component of our topping, which provides the rich & creamy base for the topping. You may use Neufchâtel cheese, mascarpone cheese, or vegan cream cheese as an option.
WHIPPING CREAM:
- It increases the volume of the topping and makes it light. Mascarpone, sour cream, or coconut cream can substitute for the whipping cream(heavy).
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INSTRUCTIONS:
MAKING OF JELLO BASE:
- Include the gelatin powder(blackberry) in a bowl(big).
- Now, pour boiling water over it & mix well till gelatin dissolves.
- Now, include half a cup of cold water.
- Then, add blackberries & mix proper way.
- Now, transfer the gelatin mixture to the dish(8 by 8).
- Then, shift the dish to the refrigerator for around 100 minutes to set well.
TOPPING:
- Include the softened cream cheese in a separate bowl.
- Use a whisk/electric mixer to smooth out the cream cheese.
- Next, include whipping cream(heavy), essence of vanilla, and keto sweetener.
- Whip again till the volume increases & it becomes airy.
ASSEMBLING:
- As the jello base has set fully, pour the cream cheese mixture over it.
- Spread it to make an even surface.
- Use mint leaves, blackberries, or crushed nuts to decorate the surface.
- Place it once more in the fridge for the layers to set.
- After around thirty minutes, make the small squares of it by slicing.
- Now, your Keto Blackberry Jello Salad is ready to serve chilled!
TIPS:
- Mix the gelatin patiently till it dissolves fully in the boiling water.
- Be sure every time to use the cream cheese at a normal surrounding temperature for proper texture.
- Chill the jello layer patiently to set it. Otherwise, the layers will mix.
- While spreading the topping, be gentle. Otherwise, the jello layer would break.
STORAGE DETAILS:
PREP IT EARLIER:
- This dish is always served chilled, so it is feasible to prepare it a day before and store it in the refrigerator to use the next day.
REFRIGERATING:
- Pack the leftover dish in the container(air-tight) or cover the same dish using the cling wrap. Refrigerate the dish for around five days & enjoy it chilled.
FREEZING:
- The texture of the delicious salad will be ruined after defrosting, so this dish is not suitable for freezing.
FAQs:
Is this sweet dish suitable for diabetics?
- As we have carefully used all low-carb & sugar-free ingredients, this sweet dish is safe for patients with diabetes. Still, we recommend that the patients discuss this with their doctor first, as we should not take any risks with your health.
May I use some other berries?
- Sure! Almost all the berries are low-carb, like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc. Just keep the portion control according to their carb count.
What might be the reason for improper jello setting?
- Never use fresh pineapple/kiwi in liquid jelly as their enzymes won’t let the jelly set. Make sure to dissolve the gelatin patiently in the boiling water & then give it enough time to set, leaving it undisturbed.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Serving size: Half cup
Calories: ~180 kilocalories
Carbs (total): Five grams
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbohydrates: Three grams
Fats: 16 grams
Proteins: Three grams
Sugar: 1 g
