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    Home » Gluten Free » Easy Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

    Published: Feb 22, 2018 · Modified: Aug 19, 2021 by Carolyn

    Easy Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

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    Low carb chocolate mousse that takes only moments to make! Rich and dark, this keto chocolate mousse requires no whipping, no beating, and no avocados. A creamy sugar-free dessert that tastes like the real thing. Watch my video on How To Make Keto Chocolate Mousse for all the details.

    Low Carb Blender Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    If I had to choose only one dessert that I could eat for the rest of my life, I would probably choose chocolate mousse. I am quite certain I would never tire of it; something that cannot be said for most other desserts. I would just go on happily in a monogamous dessert relationship, chocolate mousse being my one and only, forever and ever, amen. It really is the perfect dessert. Light and airy and yet rich and creamy…and oh so chocolatey. And easy to make sugar-free too! It’s all I ever dreamed of in a low carb dessert.

    Easy Keto Chocolate Blender Mousse Recipe

    The only reason I don’t make a traditional keto chocolate mousse more often is that it’s rather a laborious process. Whipping the cream, beating the egg whites, melting the chocolate, carefully folding it all in together, waiting for it to chill. It dirties a lot of bowls and kitchen utensils and even though the results are totally worth the effort, I don’t always have time or patience for the effort itself. That’s for REAL chocolate mousse, not the faux kind with the avocados. As good as that looks, it just isn’t real chocolate mousse to me.

    Rich and easy low carb chocolate mousse made in a blender

    However, I happened across recipe on That Skinny Chick Can Bake for Blender Mousse a little while ago and I was intrigued. I wasn’t sure I could get it to work with my sugar-free, low carb ingredients and it did take a little work to get it right. The first batch was much too thick after it chilled and was more like fudge. It lacked that airy creaminess so critical to a good mousse. So I adjusted and played and I finally hit on the perfect combination of ingredients to make it work. The consistency was perfect and I’ve made it multiple times since then, even coming up with a completely dairy-free version too. Check out how easy it is to make in this instructional video below.

    How To Make Easy Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

    You can really use any non-dairy milk for this low carb chocolate mousse recipe. I frequently use unsweetened cashew milk or hemp milk but it also works with almond milk or the kind of coconut milk that comes in a carton. I’ve also successfully made a completely dairy-free version of this recipe for my lactose intolerant sister. Simply replace the heavy cream with full fat coconut milk and the butter with coconut oil and it works out perfectly.

    Simply the best keto chocolate mousse recipe

    I will say that a few readers have indicated that they have a hard time getting the mousse to set properly. I’ve found there are a few tricks to it. One is to use good quality unsweetened chocolate, but NOT sugar-free chocolate. What’s the difference? Unsweetened chocolate is the 100% cacao kind with absolutely no sweeteners added. Sugar-free chocolate is sweetened with something (stevia, erythritol, whatever). This makes a difference because unsweetened chocolate has a higher fiber content, helping the mousse to set. A bulk sweetener, one that has weight like erythritol, is also critical.

    Finally, make sure you are adding the scalded milk when it’s still really hot and get those eggs in there quickly so that they cook a bit as you blend.

    Do you love chocolate mousse with a passion, as I do? You have to try this low carb Easy Blender Chocolate Mousse!

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    Easy Keto Chocolate Blender Mousse Recipe

    Almost Instant Blender Chocolate Mousse

    This low carb blender chocolate mousse takes only moments to make. No whipping, no beating and no avocados. A creamy sugar-free mousse that tastes like the real thing. Inspired by That Skinny Chick Can Bake.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Chill time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 342kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup whipping cream or full fat coconut milk for dairy-free
    • ½ cup unsweetened almond or cashew milk
    • ¼ cup butter or 2 tablespoon coconut oil for dairy-free
    • 2 ounces good quality unsweetened chocolate such as Ghirardelli chopped
    • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon espresso powder optional but boosts chocolate flavour
    • 2 large eggs if concerned about raw eggs, use Safest Choice Pasteurized Shell Eggs

    Instructions

    • In a small pan, combine cream, cashew milk and butter. Bring to a full boil and then remove from heat.
    • In a blender, combine unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder, sweetener, and espresso powder. Pulse a few times to combine. Pour in scalded cream mixture and blend until smooth.
    • Add eggs and blend again until smooth.
    • Pour into 4 dessert cups and chill at least one hour.

    Notes

    Serves 4. Each serving has 3.38 g NET CARBS.
    Food energy: 342kcal
    Total fat: 30.98g
    Calories from fat: 278
    Cholesterol: 164mg
    Carbohydrate: 6.73g
    Total dietary fiber: 3.35g
    Protein: 6.43g
    Nutrition Facts
    Almost Instant Blender Chocolate Mousse
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 342 Calories from Fat 279
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 31g48%
    Carbohydrates 6.7g2%
    Fiber 3.6g14%
    Protein 6.4g13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

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    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Luann Swank LuAnn Swank says

      March 15, 2023 at 8:20 pm

      To make a pie should you double the recipe?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 15, 2023 at 8:44 pm

        Probably. You may even want to triple it.

        Reply
    2. Patti says

      March 15, 2023 at 1:46 pm

      Im planning to make this for our annual St Patrick’s day Shenanigans party… but adding Irish Cream, in slider cups.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 15, 2023 at 3:54 pm

        Fun!!!

        Reply
    3. Donna Blair says

      January 22, 2023 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      love this !!!

      Reply
    4. Jessica Scoby says

      December 22, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my 4 and 5 year old daughters who are dairy intolerant and made the dairy free version. Oh man they LOVE it. They are thrilled I found non dairy coconut milk whipped topping at Alidis that we will top it with for them on Christmas. We let them lick the spoons. They are THRILLED!

      Thank you for such fantastic quality keto recipes and SO much variety and options Carolyn!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 23, 2022 at 8:28 am

        Fantastic!

        Reply
    5. Brenda Courtney says

      May 06, 2022 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t tell you how many times I have made this recipe. It has saved my keto diet so many evenings when I crave chocolate. Has kept me from eating wrong desserts when I am craving them. Simple, easy and quick to make. I always make a double batch and have one almost every evening. Thank you Caroline for giving us this jewel of a mousse recipe. Rich, chocolatey, and as far as I’m concerned, just as good as any dark chocolate mousse made with real sugar!!!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 07, 2022 at 9:17 am

        That’s great to hear!

        Reply
    6. neil jones says

      May 04, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      Fabulous recipe absolutely delicious and texture was so smooth.

      Reply
    7. Charity says

      January 14, 2022 at 9:31 pm

      My husband and I absolutely love this dessert and I’ve told so many friends about it. It’s the best mousse or pudding I’ve ever had! Have you ever tried to tweak this recipe to make it a white chocolate mousse? I would like to try but I know white chocolate is unsweetened and am afraid it won’t set beautifully like the chocolate mousse does..????

      Reply
    8. margannf says

      November 25, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      This is incredibly delicious and decadent! It wasn’t fluffy like a mousse —much more dense, but still delicious! I made this for Thanksgiving and served in antique cut glass cordials with a demitasse spoon. Fabulous! Wish I could share a pic. Thank you, Carolyn!

      Reply
    9. Lisa Chapman says

      October 18, 2021 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is my absolute favorite go to dessert when I want something chocolatey, light, fluffy, and when I am short on time. It truly satisfies my sweet tooth. I make it at least once a month…ok fine, I’ll be honest here, I have been making it at least twice a month since I found this recipe about 8 months ago. Quick, easy, and super delicious!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 19, 2021 at 9:00 am

        So glad you like it!

        Reply
    10. Mary says

      February 20, 2021 at 9:40 pm

      5 stars
      I am new to keto. This is delicious! I had to substitute a few things, but will try it as written after a grocery trip. I used all cocoa, hersheys, about one cup, and one cup of heavy cream. It set up fine, and tastes wonderful. creamy texture.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 21, 2021 at 8:26 am

        Glad it worked out!

        Reply
    11. Nina Cohen says

      May 12, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      4 stars
      So easy to put together; and it set up beautifully. It is, however, not very sweet. I love dark chocolate (often eat 100% dark!) and I was surprised by how little sweetness there was in the final product (and yes, I weighed the unsweetened chocolate and measured everything correctly). I’m going to definitely top it with sweetened whipped cream (maybe add some low-carb Baileys I made last night!) and some toasted hazelnuts to bring some balance to the dessert. I will for sure make this again, but add a bit more of the Swerve.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 12, 2020 at 7:47 pm

        Hi Nina. So here’s the thing… everyone experiences these sweeteners a bit differently and some people complain that my recipes are TOO sweet. You need to learn your level of sweetness and adjust.

        Reply
    12. April says

      March 20, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      Would this recipe work in a food processor?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 21, 2020 at 9:44 am

        Good question… I honestly haven’t tried. I’d give it a go and see, and at the very least, you’d have some tasty chocolate goo that won’t quite set 😉

        Reply
    13. Judith Hamaker says

      March 13, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      I absolutely LOVE this recipe!!, I make it all the time. In fact, I make it, put it into 1/2 cup Rubbermaid containers , and have one after a meal.

      Reply
    14. PennyC says

      December 11, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      Tried this last night and I was stunned by how delicious it is! I’ve been trying to de-carb my classic mousse recipe for years — yours is almost identical, but much easier (no cream whipping needed). My birthday is next week and I’ll be making the pie version as my reward for making it through another year.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 11, 2019 at 6:59 pm

        So glad to hear it. Enjoy your birthday!

        Reply
    15. Heather says

      October 14, 2019 at 8:31 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. I would half the cocoa powder.

      Reply
    16. Linda Dorrance says

      August 09, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      Outstanding! Thank you!!

      Reply
    17. Kathleen Saage says

      July 21, 2019 at 9:48 am

      Made this last night for dinner with non-keto friends who said they hope I’ll make it again soon. It’s deliciou and we all loved the creamy texture. It didn’t have the whipped airiness of conventional mousse, but, who cares?! I had no trouble with it setting up –it had probably 6 hours in the fridge. I topped with some fresh cherries. Perfection! Thank you, Carolyn, for sharing your keto cooking brilliance with us.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 21, 2019 at 10:24 am

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    18. Anna says

      January 14, 2019 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      Loving this low-carb mousse idea! It makes for a perfect little treat!

      Reply
    19. michele says

      January 14, 2019 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night and we have a winner! Our new favorite mousse! Thanks for the tip on getting it to set up! So helplful!

      Reply
    20. Rachael Yerkes says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      I’m in love with this sweet treat!

      Reply
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