Keto Chocolate Mousse for Two

Last Updated on April 5, 2021 by Chenée Lewis

A few months ago, I shared a Reader Survey to get some ideas of what types of recipes you’d like to see as we get into 2021, and one of the most common responses was for more low carb and Keto friendly recipes! So you will definitely see more low carb recipes from me this year, starting with this Keto chocolate mousse! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this fluffy, velvety chocolate mousse is keto friendly with only 6 grams net carbs per serving! And it’s a small-batch recipe that yields two servings, so it’s perfect for an at-home date night — or just double the recipe to serve a bigger crowd!

How do you make chocolate mousse from scratch?

Alas, I must inform you that this keto chocolate mousse is not made in the traditional French way: combining melted chocolate, egg yolks, whipped egg whites, and whipped heavy cream. This eggless chocolate mousse uses cream cheese in a way similar to my Pumpkin Mousse Pie — to enrich the mixture and give it structure, as well as added flavor. I find that it’s an easier, more accessible way to achieve a similar texture, and a bit of cheesecake flavor never hurts! Plus, it’s great for anyone with egg allergies! So let’s take a look at the ingredients you’ll need for this keto chocolate mousse:

• heavy cream – we’ll divide our heavy cream, heating 1/4 cup of it to melt with the chocolate, and whipping up the other 1/2 cup to fold in at the end. So you’ll need to keep that remaining half cup nice and cold for the fluffiest whipped cream!
• unsweetened chocolate – definitely look for a good quality unsweetened baking chocolate. I like Ghirardelli and Baker’s, but feel free to use whatever is your favorite!
• Swerve granulated sweetener – I prefer using Swerve because it has the most natural sugar-like flavor of any zero-calorie sweetener I’ve tried. But feel free to use stevia, monkfruit, or any other sweetener you prefer!
• vanilla – make sure you’re using a good-quality pure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post on how to make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients!
• pinch of salt – this helps to bring out the depth of flavor in the chocolate and vanilla in this keto chocolate mousse!
• cream cheese – so important for this easy keto chocolate mouse recipe! It’s got to be soft, so you can take it out of the fridge and set it at room temperature for an hour or so. Or you can remove it from the foil and microwave it for 8-10 seconds to soften it quickly!

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Keto Chocolate Mousse for Two – Super Easy Recipe!

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Keto chocolate mousse for two! Perfect low carb chocolate mousse recipe to share with a loved one or friend! This keto mousse is eggless and so easy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine :American, French

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 501kcal

Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

Cost: 5

Equipment you may need

• hand mixer
• mixing bowls
• whisk
• rubber spatula

Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp heavy cream - very cold (divided)
• 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate - chopped
• 2 tbsp Swerve Granulated Sweetener
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• 2 oz cream cheese - softened

Whipped Cream and Toppings (optional)

• 1/2 cup heavy cream - very cold
• 2 teaspoons Swerve Confectioner's sweetener
• ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
• Shaved unsweetened chocolate - for serving (optional)
• Raspberries - for serving (optional)

Instructions

• Separate out 2 tbsp of heavy cream and place the remaining ½ cup in the refrigerator to chill.
• Place chopped chocolate into a mixing bowl. Heat 2 tbsp heavy cream in microwave for about 30 seconds or until hot, but not boiling. Pour over chocolate and whisk to melt.
• Stir in Swerve, vanilla, and a pinch of salt and whisk until smooth. If necessary, heat in microwave in additional 10-second intervals until sweetener is fully melted and chocolate mixture is smooth. Chill in fridge 15 minutes.
• Beat chocolate mixture 2 minutes until smooth and lightened in color, then beat in softened cream cheese for at least another 2 minutes. Mixture should be creamy and fluffy.
• In a chilled, medium bowl, using a chilled whisk mixer attachment, beat remaining chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold or whisk whipped cream into whipped chocolate mixture until well combined.
• Optional Keto Whipped Cream Topping: Combine chilled heavy cream, vanilla, and Confectioner's Swerve in a chilled bowl and beat on high speed with a chilled whisk attachment until soft peaks form.
• Pipe or spoon mousse into small serving bowls or ramekins and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and raspberries, if desired.

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Notes

Carb count: There are 6 grams net carbs in each serving of this keto chocolate mousse recipe. Because Swerve includes sugars that are not absorbed by the body and don’t impact blood sugar, they’re included in the sugar/carb areas of the nutrition facts but are generally not counted for the purposes of low-carb, keto, and diabetic dietary guidance. Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 501 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 52 g | Saturated Fat: 33 g | Cholesterol: 133 mg | Sodium: 119 mg | Potassium: 326 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 16 g | Calcium: 100 mg | Iron: 5 mg

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