Description
This Keto Chocolate Mousse is a rich, creamy, and low-carb dessert perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings while sticking to a ketogenic diet. Made with heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a keto-friendly sweetener, it whips up in just minutes and can be served immediately or chilled for a firmer texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream or 1 can full-fat coconut milk (chilled)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder (or extra regular cocoa powder)
- ¼ cup sweetener of choice (monk fruit, erythritol, or allulose)
Optional Ingredients
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp instant coffee (for enhanced chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Chill the ingredients: If using coconut milk, refrigerate the can overnight and scoop out only the thick part. Also chill the mixing bowl to help achieve the best whipping results.
- Whip the cream: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the heavy cream or thick coconut milk until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Gently mix in the unsweetened and Dutch-process cocoa powders, sweetener, vanilla extract, and instant coffee (if using) until the mousse is smooth and fluffy.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes. You can enjoy it immediately for a soft texture or chill it in the fridge for a firmer consistency before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Chilling the mixing bowl and ingredients helps achieve stiffer peaks and better mousse texture.
- Instant coffee is optional but enhances the depth of chocolate flavor.
- Use a keto-friendly sweetener like monk fruit, erythritol, or allulose to keep it low-carb.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
