Description
Silky chocolate mousse delivers pure indulgence for keto dieters seeking rich dessert perfection. Creamy French-inspired elegance meets low-carb satisfaction, letting you savor luxurious sweetness without guilt.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Sweeteners:
- 3 tablespoons powdered erythritol
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Toppings:
- Sugar-free whipped cream
- Shaved sugar-free chocolate
- Cocoa nibs
- Fresh raspberries
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Vigorously whip heavy cream in a chilled mixing bowl until silky, cloud-like peaks emerge, creating a luxurious foundation for the mousse.
- In a separate vessel, thoroughly blend unsweetened cocoa powder with your preferred keto-friendly sweetener, ensuring complete integration and eliminating any potential lumps.
- Gently incorporate the cocoa mixture into the whipped cream, using a delicate folding technique to maintain the airy texture. Smoothly introduce cream cheese or mascarpone, continuing to fold with minimal disruption to the cream’s structure.
- Carefully distribute the velvety mixture into elegant serving vessels, creating smooth, even surfaces that showcase the mousse’s delicate consistency.
- Refrigerate the prepared dessert for a minimum of 90 minutes, allowing the mousse to set and develop a rich, intensified flavor profile.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling a light dusting of cocoa powder, adorning with delicate dark chocolate shavings, or garnishing with a scattering of vibrant, fresh berries just before serving.
Notes
- Choose a high-fat cream with at least 36% fat content to ensure the mousse maintains its rich, creamy texture and keto-friendly profile.
- Sift cocoa powder before mixing to prevent lumps and create a smooth, silky chocolate base that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Fold ingredients gently using a spatula to preserve the whipped cream’s airy structure, which is crucial for achieving a light and fluffy mousse consistency.
- Experiment with different low-carb sweeteners like erythritol or stevia to customize the sweetness without adding extra carbohydrates, making the dessert adaptable to various keto preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg