This low carb and keto chocolate mousse recipe is decadent, super easy to make, and has the perfect texture. It uses only 4 ingredients (heavy cream, sweetener, unsweetened cocoa, and vanilla) and no chilling required! It tastes just like the real thing but only 3 net carbs!
When I make a keto chocolate dessert, I like them to be super easy with only a few, simple ingredients. Easy keto desserts like my 3 ingredient keto peanut butter cups, Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies, butter cookie fat bombs, and Keto Mug Cake. This Keto Chocolate Mousse ticks all of those boxes, plus it is incredibly delicious.
Yes, this is pretty much just chocolate whipped cream, but it curbs those chocolate cravings! This fits right into my lifestyle because it is so simple. I like to curl up on the couch before bed and indulge in a few spoonfuls of this heavenly dessert.
How to make this easy keto chocolate mousse
Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks: The first step in making this delicious keto dessert is to whip the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl until it gets nice and thick and almost stiff peaks form. It's usually ready when you start to see ribbons form in the cream. You can whisk the cream by hand or you can use a stand mixer, or even an electric mixer or hand mixer.
Mix in the other ingredients: Now we are going to add in the sugar-free sweetener, sifted cocoa powder, and the vanilla and whisk a little more until everything is all combined.
My oh my, this keto chocolate mousse is so thick and luscious but also rich, and decadent. It will calm your sweet tooth in only a few bites. I promise.
Tips and variations for this keto chocolate dessert
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt or flaky sea salt on top to really bring out that chocolate flavor.
- Chill in the refrigerator in individual serving dishes ahead of a gathering and dessert is ready to go!
- Top the keto chocolate mousse with fresh mint or sugar free chocolate chips to make this keto dessert over the top.
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Keto Chocolate Mousse - 10 Minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- ¼ Cup sugar free powdered sweetener, sifted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the cream to almost stiff peaks using an electric mixer. Add in the cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla and salt and whisk until all ingredients are just combined. Makes 4 servings
Notes
- For a dairy-free keto mousse, you could use whipped coconut cream.
- If you want a lighter mousse, whisk 3 egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into the mouse mixture until just combined.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt or flaky sea salt on top to really bring out that chocolate flavor.
- Chill in the refrigerator in individual serving dishes ahead of a gathering and dessert is ready to go!
- Top the keto chocolate mousse with fresh mint, sugar-free chocolate chips, or fresh raspberries to make this keto dessert over the top.
Jacky says
Absolutely love this but are the calories of 218 for the whole thing or per portion?
Jacky Garbutt says
Loved this but, this may sound silly, is the 218 calories for the whole 4 servings or per serving ??
Dorothy says
I made this today & it was SO DELICIOUS! Smooth, creamy, & so chocolaty! This goes in my recipe box for sure!
Linda says
I made this tonight, was delicious!! I have to watch my sugar and carb intake....I used Lankanto granulated sugar and blended it in magic bullet to make powdered sugar. Will definitely be making again!
Marty Kitts says
Absolutely delicious! I wondered about adding cream cheese to it. I'm not sure if it would need more sweetener added.
Marg says
I just made the keto mousse. It is amazing.
I am from Canada.
I have looked for heavy cream here but we have whipping cream and half and half cream.
So I used plain yogurt and milk.
It worked great.
Stephen Modawell says
Whipping cream and heavy cream are the same...
Tanisha Robinson says
This mouse was absolutely amazing. I was having a problem curving my sweet addiction. This recipe saved me. Looking forward to trying many more.
Di says
Made this in the bullet blender. From start to finish, less than 5 minutes. I used the powdered sweetener and the mousse was smooth and creamy. I am worried I will eat the entire container. Looking forward to trying some of your other recipes
Leana says
AMAZING!!! Definitely took care of my chocolate cravings.
Anna Ford says
is it ok if the sweetener isnt powdered? I only have the monkfruit sugar packets for coffee.
Molly says
I only had the granular monkfruit sweetner and just cut back a little bit. It was still delicious- just some little crunches from the sweetner granuals. Powdered would have elmiated the crunch. All in all- I love this recipe! Always hits the spot and is sooo easy.
Martha Kitts says
I just made my sweetener powdered in my blender.
Megan says
Ermahgahd! It's Christmas and I'm cracking on with keto. I have been desperate to pig-out Christmas style for a couple of weeks, but I resisted. I halved the recipe and ate the lot ? I liked the graininess of the truvia because it tasted so real and it added texture. Thank you for this recipe! ❤️
Dorania says
I love this dessert, easy to make and delish, I topped it with homemade whip cream .
Lydia says
I couldn't get my egg whites to do anything but be frothy. I found this an easy recipe and great to get that chocolate taste. I tried it with powdered Monk Fruit which has Erythritol in it and that aftertaste. I also tried it with granulated Monk Fruit sweetener and that was much better!!
Ann marie Brick says
I LOVE this dessert! It doesn't't trigger me to eat MORE sweets because this small serving is really rich and satisfying. We will have this for the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner!
Catherine Cocco says
Good, easy, but too much salt. Reduce to 1/8 t.
Reynette Vos says
Oh my goodness, this is such a treat. I made a huge batch, portioned into small containers and froze it. Just take out a few min ahead of time before eating. PERFECT each serving and ready, no fuss. Thank you so much.
Cindy says
I used Hershey’s 100% cacao powder and monk fruit extract as a sweetener and it was so bitter, I couldn’t eat it. Did I do something wrong?
jenniferbanz says
It sounds like it was the sweetener
shelley paterson says
Hi Jennifer, do you state net or total carbs in your nutrition breakdown Sorry if you have already published this info and I've missed it. I'm new to keto and so looking forward to trying your recipes
jenniferbanz says
Total carbs
Toni says
Right on! I just hand whipped the cream, since I didn't feel like getting out the electric mixer. Stirred in the cocoa powder, powdered sugar and vanilla. Made three serving cups in ramekins and put frozen raspberries on top...wow! Not too sweet and awesome!
Rafiah Moola says
Hi Jennifer I'm lactose intolerant, what can I substitute for the cream. Tank you for the lovely receipes
jenniferbanz says
Try coconut cream
jenny says
made this during the day & just had it for dessert.
To die for- oh so good!
Maria says
This was amazing . I used xylitol as a sweetener. . I will definitely make it again., I cooked up some frozen blueberries and a few raspberries and served them on top . Gosh it was good ?
Kerry-Lee Garner says
Delicious recipe thank you mine was light and fluffy think you need to whip cream until hard peaks have just formed trick is not to overbeat. I used monkfruit and left out the salt and it worked really well. Loved how quick and easy this was.
Erin says
The texture came out really nice. All I could taste was the salt though, it was over powering.
Julie Pegutter says
I used erythritol and I also tried a monk fruit and erythritol blend and both mousses tasted bitter and chemically...any suggestions for a keto sugar substitute, that has a better taste...closer to real sugar taste?
jenniferbanz says
I like lakanto!
brittany ellenson says
Swerve! I made a mousse with it tonight- it was perfect
Kathy says
How many servings?
Or is this a single serving?
jenniferbanz says
4 servings
Matt says
Too much salt too much sugar alcohols, bad ratios.
Jeanette says
Loved this quick and easy recipe. One thing I seem to crave is dark chocolate and this took care of that craving.
Sandra says
Delicious ?
It was amazing. I used the egg whites to make it lighter and it worked very well
Marceen says
Yumm. I use splenda and add a dash of rum .... nirvana.
Becky says
Delicious! This was so much better than I was hoping for, even after reading the other reviews. Serving size was perfect, and at 3 net carbs per serving it's definitely a keeper. Thank you!
Shelly says
Wowzers!!! This is soooo good. I put all the ingredients into my ninja blender individual cup and instant delicious chocolate mousse!!! This will be a go to for sure. Thank you for this recipe! Love it!
Patrycja Broda says
This looks yum. Can I use Cacao instead of cocoa?
jenniferbanz says
I think that will work!
nandi says
The taste is amazing. I am from South Africa
Patty says
Used dark chocolate cocoa and about 1/2 tub cool whip light to the recipe. Made it rich, light and creamy. Super easy, quick and delicious.
Vickie Bouzerrara says
I made this last week and the cocoa was terribly overpowering. When serving it I had to sprinkle sweetener on top to help the cocoa taste. Idk it was way too much cocoa and bitter. I sprinkled Swerve granulated in tp of each serving if mousse. Im going to have to find another recipe. Im too new to Keto to change a recipe. I think 1/8th cup cocoa would still be way too much.
Betty Davis says
You can get a funny taste from the vanilla too. I would leave out the vanilla and use lakanto sweetener. I made it also and had to sprinkle additional sweetener on top and stir it in.
Valerie says
OMG!! Game changer!! I’m no wizard in the kitchen so I thought I would totally fail at whipping up the heavy cream. But, it all came together so nicely and quickly!! This is going to be my new sweet treat after dinner, so delicious!! Thank you for sharing!!
Brian Troiano says
This is, hands-down, the best keto/low-carb dessert I have ever made. Absolutely perfect recipe. Delicious, and so smooth and creamy. I added a half teaspoon of cream of tartar to thicken it up even more and keep it from deflating in the refrigerator overnight. Thank you for sharing!
Light says
OMG.....wicked good!!! I haven't exactly gotten around to making diabetic friendly desserts for holidays (Easter), and so, this recipe for mousse was perfect!! I made some with Swerve (only kind of powdered I had) and then another batch with regular sugar for my family who can have it. OMG...thank you!!!
Frankie says
I’ve looked several times how many carbs per serving
jenniferbanz says
This is 3 net carbs per serving. The nutrition is at the bottom of the recipe card.
Kimberly Rice says
This is so delicious! I had granulated Whole Earth stevia and monk fruit blend, so I used half the amount the recipe calls for. It is a little grainy but it actually gave it a little extra texture, so I’m fine with that. I only needed a few bites to satisfy my sweet craving! Thank you!