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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Almost Instant Blender Chocolate Mousse
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
Total fat: 30.98g
Calories from fat: 278
Cholesterol: 164mg
Carbohydrate: 6.73g
Total dietary fiber: 3.35g
Protein: 6.43g
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
Kapu says
Made this last night. LOVE IT!!!!!! I did put it in the freezer to set per another’s comment. I didn’t want to take the chance of it not setting. Mine was more on the pudding side, cause I couldn’t wait, but perfect still. After coming home and it being in the freezer for hours I moved it to the fridge over not. It really satisfied my need for a dessert. I also added more swerve to my liking. Haven’t been able to kick my sweet tooth even though living LC for 4 years. I’m an addict of the white stuff. ? Now on to your new energy bars. ?
Susan Hancock says
Totally and completely YUM!!!! Made a triple batch because my kids like chocolate too, but it turns out this is a more “adult” flavor. Yeah! More for me and my husband!
Thank you for all you do! Your recipes always turn out delicious. Since the ingredients are expensive, it’s so nice to know they won’t ever be wasted.
Carolyn says
It is a very strong chocolate flavour, I agree. A triple batch, wow!
Jane says
I wanted to tell you my experience with this recipe! I proceeded with the following changes….reg. whole milk for the silk cashew……1 T. Hersheys dark choc. cocoa instead of 2T……used no expresso because I didn’t have any on hand. Instead of using the 4 dessert cups I poured it into a glass bowl with lid and refrigerated it a couple of hours. It thickened a little, but not nearly enough to call it mousse! Since I am not easily discouraged when it comes to chocolate or desserts, I popped it into the freezer for a couple of hours. What a lovely surprise to scoop out perfect consistency, smooth and creamy choc. ICE CREAM!! Most delicious dessert I believe I have every made in my 7 yrs. of low-carb WOE. Thanks!
Kapu says
Would the bakers chocolate squares work also?
Carolyn says
I am not sure. It’s not the best quality chocolate so sometimes it doesn’t work well in recipes.
Nancy says
I wanted to post a photo of my finished product but it won’t let me.
I actually made my own cashew milk -just soaked and rinsed nuts, and water, in the blender, SO EASY, and delish…
Then used it to make this mousse, which I ate 3 spoonfuls of all warm and gooey right out if the blender!!!!! You rock… ??????❤️
Carolyn says
If you really want to send it to me, you can upload it to Facebook or send me an email! Or, if you are instagram, post it there and tag me at @fooddreamer
Jessie says
Looks so yummy! Only problem is that I cannot tolerate any of the sugar alcohols (major digestive distress). I have tried numerous types of stevia and just can’t take the bitter aftertaste. Any suggestions for any other sugar substitutes?
I look at all your fantastic desserts but haven’t been able to try because of the sweetener issue =(
Carolyn says
Unless you are willing to use artificial sweeteners (sucralose, splenda, etc), I don’t really have any good suggestions. Sorry 🙁
Koshie says
Jessie, check out ALLULOSE — it is not a sugar-alcohol, and it is reputed to be just like sugar (has bulk, it caramelizes, is about 70% as sweet as sugar, etc.). But it is expensive. I found it on Amazon.
Carolyn says
Please use caution with allulose as there is some evidence that it is metabolized like fructose and may be hard on the liver.
Pam says
What about Lakanto Monkfruit Sweenter? If you have a coffee grinder you can grind it. It has no after taste.
Elaine says
You said you have a dairy-free version–important for my family. Can you post that? Thank you!
Carolyn says
It’s in the recipe…all the instructions are right there to make it dairy-free.
Elaine says
Oh sorry, missed it!
Carolyn says
No worries!
Monica says
Do you think using pasteurized egg white liquid will work in place of eggs? I don’t have access to safest choice brand here.
Love your recipes!
Mary says
I don’t think Swerve is available in the UK. Can I just substitute sugar? (I realise that will make it naughtier!)
Carolyn says
Yes, confectioner’s sugar (the powdered kind) should work too.
Mary says
Thanks, I’ll give it a try.
Sushie says
We have Xylitol, Stevia, etc in the UK which would hopefully be OK?
Carolyn says
yes, that should work.
Rhonda says
Looks wonderful! Do you know if almond milk will work in place of the cashew milk?
Carolyn says
Yes, it should. I mentioned that in my post.
Sandra says
Rich, smooth and chocolaty! The mousse is just the easy satisfying dessert I have been wanting. I made it and served it tonight. So simple, so fast it was almost instant.
I had the silk milk and cream on hand. I had picked up some Ghirardelli 100%cacao unsweetened chocolate at a regular grocery store a couple of weeks ago. It was just waiting for you to publish this recipe.
Thank you for another fabulous dessert. Because of your recipes I never feel the desire to have high carb, gluten filled desserts now. Before I found your web site my blood sugar was out of control even with medication because of my diet. Now using your recipes my blood sugar stays within the normal range, even though I am eating desserts if I want them! Thank you!
Miriam says
Any idea why this wouldn’t thicken ? Had it in the refrigerator for 2 days,
Carolyn says
You will need to tell me exactly what you used…brands and everything.
Deborah Smith says
I had the same issue. I used all the ingredients (and brands) that you suggest (in every recipe of your yours that I make!) – I always click straight from your blog so you get the credit for the purchase! (Thank you for all the excellent recommendations by the way, EVERY product you have suggested has been FANTASTIC). I am going on 2 hours – 1 hour in the fridge did just about nothing so now almost at 1 hour in the freezer. REALLY hoping it will thicken at some point so I can finish making the triple chocolate mousse cake I am working on!
I even added another 1/4 xanthum gum to see if that helps. Hopefully it won’t affect the flavor?
Caroline, any suggestions for getting it to thicken up?
Carolyn says
Oh dear I honestly cannot say why this happens to some folks. I have made it probably more than a dozen times and never have any issues with it setting. Now…you can always freeze it and eat it semifreddo style. But I just don’t know why it doesn’t work for a few people…
Kristeena Maloney says
Yep, just made it for the first time today with the same results. Still liquid after at least 3 hours in the fridge. Used Baker’s unsweetened chocolate and Ghiradelli cocoa powder. Silk almond milk, 40% whipping cream and two large eggs. Very sad it didn’t work because 99% of your recipes are perfection. But, I will go back to my old recipe.
Carolyn says
A high powered blender is really key here so if you didn’t use one, then your mousse may not turn out as well. But also… Baker’s unsweetened chocolate is the worst. I highly recommend trying a better brand.
Melissa says
I know this is an old post. But I wanted to share that I use Great Lakes gelatin (about 2teaspoons) in this recipe and as long as I add it in, it sets up nicely. If I forget, I end up with soupy consistency. Hope that helps.
Arla Quinn says
Hello, cant wait to try this. I don’t use powdered sweeteners, would liquid stevia work in this? or would that destroy the consistency?
Carolyn says
I am not sure. Swerve has some fiber in it so that may help the consistency. It’s worth a try but you may end up with something more liquidy. 🙂 It will still taste great.
Arla Quinn says
ok will do, taste is the most important part 🙂
CATRIONA says
This looks so divine! Can’t wait to try!!! Do you almond milk would work in place of the cashew milk? that one is quite tricky to find over here.
Deborah Smith says
Yes it will – someone else asked about that above and Caroline said “yes”!
Helena Angelina says
I LOVE how easy this is…and as always, they look divine! May I ask if you make those cute chocolate buttons that you’ve popped on top in these photos? And if so, do use a particular mould? I’m a bit (read: totally) obsessed with funky silicone moulds.
Marhie says
I don’t use unsweetened chocolate bars, I use cocoa powder. Have you ever made it with cocoa powder and extra oil? Can it be made in a food processor instead of a blender? Thanks
Carolyn says
No, sorry I haven’t tried just cocoa powder. I suspect it won’t work out as well but you’re welcome to try (still will be tasty, it just may not set properly). It should be fine in a food processor.
Debra Jacobs says
You could also add some ground chia seeds to thicken it.
Dita MacDonald says
Love this recipe and ready to make it except I don’t have any unsweetened Chocolate. Would I be able to substitute 2 oz of Lilly’s Stevia Chocolate Chips, chopped in place of the chocolate??
Carolyn says
Possibly. I can’t say for sure because unsweetened chocolate has tons of fiber that help give this the right consistency. But Lily’s chips might work since they have stabilizers to help keep the chip shape.
Dita MacDonald says
Thanks for the quick replay. I love your site. I have found that every recipe turns out great because you take the time to make several times before you post. I recommend your site to anyone who wants low carb.
Brad Dawkins says
Dita: If you try the recipe with the Lily’s Chocolate Chips, please post how it turns out!
Liz says
I’m SO glad you were able to figure out a low carb version (not that I had any doubt!). Perfectly done!!! xo
Carolyn says
Your recipes are always great inspiration, Liz!
Leslie says
Hi,
This looks wonderful and I totally feel the same way about mousse as you do! I just wanted to confirm that the cashew milk was unsweetened. You mentioned that you were creating this recipe for the unsweetened line but it just says cashew milk in the recipe so i wanted to be certain. I always have the unsweetened version on hand but I never use the sweetened one so don’t have that one.
Thanks again.
Leslie
Carolyn says
Yup, definitely the unsweetened. I only EVER use that.
Annette says
This sounds great! I was wondering if you have ever worked with Choco perfection bars ? It’s a chocolate bar that is sugar free and has 2 net carbs? I have a dark chocolate bar that I was wondering if I could use just this and skip additional sweetener?
Carolyn says
I’ve used them for eating but not for baking with. I would not do them in this application because already sweetened chocolate has less fiber than the unsweetened kind and your mousse won’t have the right consistency. It may to too thin and runny and I doubt it will be sweet enough.
Toni Randall says
My daughter is allergic to cashews, can i use unsweetened almond milk for a substitute?
Carolyn says
Yes indeed!