Description
Silky keto chocolate mousse delivers rich, luxurious chocolate flavor without guilt. Creamy dessert satisfies chocolate cravings while keeping carbohydrates low for health-conscious chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsps powdered erythritol
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Sugar-free whipped cream (optional)
- Shaved sugar-free chocolate (optional)
- Cocoa nibs (optional)
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
- Fresh strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Whip Cream: Energetically whisk heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft, billowy peaks form, creating a silky base for the mousse.
- Blend Cocoa Mixture: Combine unsweetened cocoa powder with keto-friendly sweetener in a separate bowl, thoroughly mixing to eliminate any potential clumps and ensure smooth integration.
- Fold and Combine: Delicately fold the cocoa mixture into the whipped cream, maintaining its airy texture. Gently incorporate cream cheese or mascarpone, using a gentle folding technique to preserve the mousse’s light consistency.
- Portion and Chill: Transfer the velvety mixture into serving dishes, creating uniform surfaces. Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes, allowing the mousse to set and intensify its rich chocolate flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Enhance the presentation by lightly dusting with cocoa powder, sprinkling dark chocolate shavings, or adding a vibrant cluster of fresh berries just before serving, creating a visually appealing and decadent dessert.
Notes
- Chill Equipment First: Refrigerate mixing bowl and whisk for 15 minutes before whipping cream to ensure maximum volume and stability of the mousse.
- Control Sweetener Carefully: Add keto sweetener gradually and taste test to prevent overwhelming sweetness, balancing chocolate’s rich flavor without compromising low-carb profile.
- Fold Gently Always: Use soft, minimal strokes when combining ingredients to preserve the mousse’s delicate, airy texture and prevent deflating the whipped cream’s structure.
- Temperature Matters: Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth integration and eliminate potential lumpy consistency in the final dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg