Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Only 3 Ingredients: Just heavy cream, sugar-free chocolate, and vanilla extract—simple yet delicious.
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No Artificial Sweeteners: No long ingredient list, just pure flavors.
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Perfect Texture: Light, airy, and fluffy.
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Minimal Equipment: No need for fancy kitchen tools—just a saucepan, whisk, and electric mixer.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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Heavy Cream: Also called double cream or thickened cream. Let it sit at room temperature before using.
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Sugar-Free Chocolate: Use chocolate chips for a sweeter mousse or a keto chocolate bar (78% cocoa or higher) for a richer flavor.
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Vanilla Extract: Enhances the chocolate flavor.
How to Make Keto Chocolate Mousse
Step 1: Heat the Cream
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Pour half of the heavy cream into a small saucepan.
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Heat on low until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate
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Place the chopped chocolate into a large mixing bowl.
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Pour the warm cream over the chocolate, add vanilla, and let sit for a minute.
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Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Step 3: Chill the Mixture
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Whisk in the remaining heavy cream.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 4: Whip the Mousse
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Using an electric hand mixer, whip the chilled chocolate mixture until stiff peaks form.
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Divide between 4 large serving dishes or 8 small bowls.
Recipe Tips and Variations
Expert Tips
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Use Room Temperature Cream: Helps prevent scorching when heating.
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Avoid Overmixing: Stop once stiff peaks form to keep the mousse light and fluffy.
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Enhance with Toppings: Add keto whipped cream for extra indulgence.
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Make It Dairy-Free: Substitute heavy cream with canned coconut cream and use vegan chocolate chips.
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Boost Chocolate Flavor: Add a pinch of salt.
Flavor Variations
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Espresso: Stir in ½ teaspoon espresso powder.
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Peppermint: Fold in ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract.
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Orange Chocolate: Add orange zest and orange extract, then top with candied citrus peel.
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Coconut: Serve with coconut whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
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Strawberry: Blend in ¼ cup sliced strawberries and garnish with fresh strawberries.
Storage Instructions
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Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Freeze: Freeze in jars or airtight containers for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Nutritional Information
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Carbs Per Serving: Just 2g net carbs, making it one of the lowest-carb mousse recipes available.
Delicious Keto Chocolate Mousse
This keto chocolate mousse is rich, creamy, and made with just three ingredients. Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect low-carb dessert for chocolate lovers.
Servings: 8
Total Time: 6 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat half of the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until it starts to simmer, then remove from heat.
- Pour the warm cream over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl, add vanilla, and let sit for a minute before whisking until smooth.
- Whisk in the remaining cold cream and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, whip the chocolate mixture with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide into serving bowls and enjoy immediately or chill further before serving.
Storage
- Refrigerate: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 206
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 23mg
- Potassium: 45mg
- Vitamin A: 875IU
- Calcium: 39mg
