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Home Blog Dietary Concern Keto

Keto Chocolate Mousse

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 02/01/21 Updated: 01/03/22
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Deliciously rich, fluffy keto chocolate mousse, whipped together in just a few minutes! Made with cream cheese and plenty of real chocolate, this recipe is our very favorite keto dessert.

A small glass cup of keto chocolate mousse with whipped cream and chocolate shavings

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • This low-calorie, low-carb sweet treat is light and fluffy and a little indulgent. Perfect for special occasions, but easy enough to whip up any time!
  • It’s super rich, so a little goes a long way toward satisfying your chocolate cravings.
  • Store your mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days, and you’ve got an easy ready-to-eat dessert on hand!

Key Ingredients

Cream Cheese – Cream cheese gives this mousse its fluffy, creamy texture, so its an absolute must! We recommend Philadelphia cream cheese because it has the lowest carbohydrate count of any brand we’ve found so far. Be sure to use full fat cream cheese, since low fat variations are heavily processed and usually contain unnecessary carbs!

Chocolate – You can whip up this mousse using melted chocolate chips or cocoa powder, whichever you prefer! We’ve included both variations on the recipe card below. The cocoa powder option contains fewer total and net carbs. If you use Lily’s 55% Dark Chocolate Baking Chips, though, the net carb difference will be nominal.

Chef’s Tips

  • Top your mousse with a dollop of keto whipped cream and garnish with sugar-free chocolate shavings for a little extra elegance.
  • Salt activates your taste buds and brings out the sweetness of the chocolate while suppressing any bitterness. Be careful not to use too much, though! Too much salt will overpower the chocolate and dampen the sweetness.
  • If you’re making this keto chocolate mousse for a special occasion or a dinner party, try piping the mousse into small bowls or cups for a nicer presentation.
  • For the perfect mousse consistency, beat the mixture until stiff peaks form. To test your peaks, just turn off the mixer and lift the beater out of the mousse. If the mousse forms a peak that doesn’t collapse, you’re good to go!
3 small glass cups of keto chocolate mousse with whipped cream and chocolate shavings

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A small glass cup of keto chocolate mousse with whipped cream and chocolate shavings
5 from 2 votes

Keto Chocolate Mousse

Prep:10 minutes
Cook:15 minutes
Total:25 minutes
Deliciously rich, fluffy keto chocolate mousse, whipped together in just a few minutes! Made with cream cheese and plenty of real chocolate, this recipe is our very favorite keto dessert.
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6 servings

Ingredients

To Make with Chocolate Chips

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened, divided
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup Swerve Confectioners or powdered erythritol
  • ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • 1 pinch salt

To Make with Cocoa Powder

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup Swerve Confectioners or powdered erythritol
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan (for chocolate chip variation)
  • Spatula or whisk
  • Electric mixer (handheld or stand)

Instructions 

To Make with Chocolate Chips

  • Place chocolate chips in large heat-resistant mixing bowl.
  • In small saucepan over medium heat, heat heavy cream until bubbles start forming in the center (not around the sides). Remove from heat.
  • Pour heavy cream over chocolate chips and let stand 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Slowly stir with spatula or whisk until melted and smooth.
    Melted chocolate in a glass bowl with a whisk
  • Add 2 ounces cream cheese to chocolate mixture. Beat with electric mixer until well incorporated. Add remaining cream cheese and beat again until well incorporated.
  • Add Swerve, vanilla, and salt, beating with mixer on low speed until well incorporated.
    Melted chocolate and powdered erythritol in a glass bowl
  • Increase mixer speed, beating until mixture is light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later.

To Make with Cocoa Powder

  • Place cream cheese in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until cream cheese is light and fluffy.
    Softened cream cheese in a glass bowl
  • Turn mixer to low speed and slowly add heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  • Add Swerve, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Turn mixer to high speed. Mix until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
    Chocolate mousse in a glass bowl
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later.

Notes

Recipe yields 6 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one serving of the recipe variation using cocoa powder, not the variation using chocolate chips. Macros may vary slightly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used.
To determine the size of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed, then weigh the entire finished recipe . Divide the total weight of the recipe (not including the weight of the bowl, pot, or plate the food is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 169kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 56mg, Sodium: 91mg, Potassium: 76mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 389IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg, Erythritol: 11g, Net Carbs: 2g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Holly says

    Posted on 2/3/21 at 4:11 pm

    I was just wondering how this considered keto if it’s 14g of carbs per serving?

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/10/21 at 11:30 am

      Hi! It’s keto because there’s only 2g net carbs! The net carb count is what matters for keto, plus the fat content. The sweetener in this recipe is a low-glycemic sweetener that doesn’t spike your blood sugar levels, and since it’s erythritol, you can subtract out all its carbs since your body processes them differently.5 stars

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