If you’re craving a chocolatey treat on a low-carb or ketogenic diet, this keto chocolate mousse is your dream dessert. It’s rich, creamy, silky-smooth, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have at home. The best part? No baking required, and it’s ready in just 10 minutes!
This sugar-free mousse is perfect for a quick treat, a fancy dinner party, or meal prepping a week’s worth of guilt-free desserts. It’s packed with chocolate flavor and healthy fats, and you won’t even miss the sugar.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Keto Dessert
- Quick & Easy: Just mix, whip, and chill — done in minutes.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: Uses cocoa powder for deep chocolate taste.
- Low Carb & Sugar-Free: Just 2g net carbs per serving.
- Customizable: Add toppings like whipped cream, nuts, or berries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons powdered erythritol (or your favorite keto sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Optional toppings:
- Sugar-free whipped cream
- Dark chocolate shavings (keto-friendly)
- Fresh berries (like raspberries or strawberries)
- Crushed nuts
How to Make Keto Chocolate Mousse
- Chill the Bowl: Place your mixing bowl in the fridge or freezer for 10–15 minutes. This helps the cream whip better.
- Combine Ingredients: In the chilled bowl, add the heavy cream, cocoa powder, powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Whip the Mousse: Use a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Start on low and increase to high speed, beating until soft peaks form. This takes 2–3 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the mousse. Add more sweetener or cocoa powder if you want it sweeter or more chocolatey.
- Serve or Chill: Spoon the mousse into small bowls or jars. You can serve it immediately or chill for 30 minutes to let it firm up.
Tips & Tricks
- Use Powdered Sweetener: Granulated sweetener can make the texture grainy. Powdered erythritol blends in smoothly.
- Chill Tools First: Cold cream and a cold bowl make whipping faster and easier.
- Don’t Overwhip: Stop when soft peaks form. Overwhipping can make the mousse grainy or turn it into butter.
- Add Flavor: A splash of peppermint extract or espresso powder adds extra depth.
- Double the Batch: This recipe is easy to scale up for meal prep or serving a crowd.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir gently before serving.
- Freezing: You can freeze the mousse for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before enjoying.
- Serving Ideas: Pipe into cups, layer with berries, or serve in chocolate cups for a fancy look.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 23g
- Protein: 2g
- Total Carbs: 4g
- Net Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 0g
Keto Chocolate Mousse
Description
A rich and creamy keto chocolate mousse made with just 5 ingredients. Low carb, sugar-free, and ready in 10 minutes — the perfect guilt-free dessert.
Duration
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp powdered erythritol
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, berries, or nuts
Instructions
- Chill your mixing bowl for 10–15 minutes.
- Add all ingredients to the bowl.
- Beat with a hand mixer until soft peaks form (2–3 minutes).
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa as needed.
- Spoon into bowls and serve or chill for 30 minutes to firm.