Keto Chocolate Mousse
Published February 13, 2022 • Updated October 10, 2023
A creamy, silky chocolate keto dessert that can be made quickly
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For a quick chocolate fix, all you need is 3 ingredients and a couple minutes of time to whip up this thick, velvety keto chocolate mousse.
All you need is 3 basic ingredients to get a silky, smooth chocolate mousse. No need to mess with separating eggs yolks from the egg whites. This recipe doesn’t use eggs or egg whites. Instead we this easy dessert without having to fuss with making a pudding or curd from eggs. This low-carb chocolate mousse doesn’t use cream cheese either. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a hand mixer!
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How to make keto chocolate mousse
- Pour heavy cream into a large bowl.
- Mix until the heavy whipping cream begins to thicken.
- Add in cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla and salt.
- Beat the chocolate mixture until stiff peaks form into whipped cream.
- Pipe or scoop into a bowl and enjoy!
Key ingredients & substitutions
- Heavy cream – The heavy whipping cream is the base for this keto recipe. It is what gives the velvet, mousse-like texture. Using all whipping cream instead of cream cheese allows this recipe to save on carbs too.
- Sweetener – Use a sugar free sweetener like erythritol, allulose or a monk fruit blend. It’s best to use a powdered sweetener to ensure you have a smooth, creamy mousse. Using granulated sweeteners can cause you keto mousse to be graining or gritty.
- Cocoa powder – The cocoa powder gives the chocolate flavor in this recipe. It’s best to select a cocoa powder that is 100% unsweetened and doesn’t contain any sugar. Check the nutrition labels as some do contain added carbs and sugars. Another option is to use melted keto chocolate; however, you must make sure your heavy cream is warmed to room temperature. Using cold cream will solidify your melted chocolate as it is mixed.
- Vanilla – This is an optional ingredient but adds a little bit more flavor to your low-carb chocolate mousse.
- Salt – Enhances the sweetness of the mousse without having to add additional sweetener.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups heavy cream -
1/3 cup sugar free powdered sweetener
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
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pinch of salt
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Thicken heavy cream
Pour heavy cream into a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until slightly thickened.
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Add remaining ingredients
To the thickened cream, add powdered sweetener, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- pinch of salt
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
I was amazed at how creamy and rich this mousse turned out with just a few ingredients! It set perfectly in the fridge and made for an elegant low-carb dessert. Definitely making this again for my next dinner party!
Wow! Devine! I changed the vanilla to orange extract! Can I share this on Facebook?
So glad you enjoyed the recipe. I need to try orange exact. I love the combination of orange and chocolate too. Of course, share on Facebook! Thank you!
This mousse had the perfect balance of chocolate flavor and fluffiness. I loved how it felt like a gourmet dessert with almost no effort. Definitely saving this for when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
I was amazed at how easily the heavy cream whipped up to a thick consistency even before adding the other ingredients. The combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar free powdered sweetener created a deep rich chocolate flavor without being overly sweet. Adding the tiny pinch of salt was subtle but really enhanced the cocoa taste for me. I skipped the vanilla for a purer chocolate experience and the mousse still turned out incredibly fluffy and smooth.
I liked the smooth texture and how quick it was to put together. It could have used a bit more sweetness for my taste but I appreciate that it’s sugar free.
This is delicious, easy and quick! I’ve never liked the thought of raw egg in traditional mousses so this truly fits the bill when I’m craving something sweet &
Chocolaty. Thank you!
This mousse is amazing because it comes together so fast and doesn’t need any chilling time. The texture was rich and creamy right away. Love how easy it is to customize too with different flavor extracts.
Made the chocolate mousse. Super simple and it came out great.
How is this 3.1 net carbs? I don’t seen any fiber or sugar alcohol to deduct…
this is excellent!
ready in minutes !
I added just a tad more of the swerve powered sugar
Hi!
I just made your keto cheesecake fluff. I love it! I would like to make it somehow with chocolate. Do you think it would work if I added cocoa powder to that? Kind of a mixture of the both? Thanks!
Glad you liked the cheesecake fluff! Yes, you can make a chocolate version with either cocoa powder or adding melted chocolate. If you use melted chocolate just make sure your cream is slightly warmed or warmed to room temperature at least so it doesn’t solidify the melted chocolate when added.
Love this quick and easy dessert!!! I added 10 drops of caramel flavor monkfruit instead of sweetener, and topped it with chopped pecans, to die for!
Thanks for sharing this recipe, chefs kiss!
Just made it used 80% dark chocolate that i melted and added sweetener, made 6 and they are lush !
I just made this yesterday and my husband and I loved it. My son is not used to unsweetened chocolate so to him it was too bitter but that means more for us. I plan to make this many times over. Thank you so much.
By any chance do you have a recipe for peanut butter mousse or maybe a peanut butter cup type dessert?
I’m so glad you enjoy it! Yes, I do have a peanut butter mousse recipe: https://www.ketofocus.com/recipes/keto-peanut-butter-mousse/
I made it with whipping cream, 1/2 cup of chocolate PB2, salt & vanilla- delicious, but a bit on the sweeter side. Thanks a bunch!
How many servings will this receive make? Having 4 guests for dinner. Thank you.
It makes four 3/4 cup servings.
Can this Keto Chocolate Mousse be made in the NO2 charged canisters?
Anyone?
TIA
Carol
I just made this for the first time. Love it. Next time I’ll add crunchy peanut butter.
This is a winner!!! Thank you
So fast and yummy.
It was not sweet enough – kinda had a bitter after-taste.
You can add more sweetener if desired. On keto, the longer you go without sugar, the less you need things sweet. So a little bit of sweetener can taste like a lot.