Description
Indulge in this decadent Keto Chocolate Mousse that’s creamy, rich, and satisfyingly sweet without the guilt. Made with simple ingredients, this low-carb dessert is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings while staying on track with your keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
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For the Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup powdered erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- sugar-free whipped cream
- dark chocolate shavings
- raspberries
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Mix Chocolate Base: In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cocoa powder, erythritol, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until creamy.
- Combine: Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture until fluffy.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon mousse into serving glasses, chill for 30 minutes. Add optional toppings before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste with more erythritol or liquid stevia.
- For a mocha twist, add ½ tsp instant espresso powder.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
