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3 Ingredient Keto Chocolate Dessert Mousse

Keto Chocolate Dessert Mousse with Just 3 Ingredients - Rich, Creamy, and Fast

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Heavy whipping cream (minimum 36% fat), very cold
  • Unsweetened baking chocolate or sugar-free dark chocolate (chips or bar), 85–100% cacao depending on preference
  • Keto-friendly sweetener (powdered or superfine erythritol, allulose, or a monk fruit blend)

Instructions
 

  • Chill your tools. Pop your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes. Cold equipment helps the cream whip faster and hold its shape.
  • Melt the chocolate. Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Microwave in 15–20 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. You can also use a double boiler. Let it cool until just warm, not hot.
  • Sweeten the chocolate. Whisk in your powdered keto sweetener to taste while the chocolate is still fluid. Start small; you can adjust later. A pinch of salt and a drop of vanilla are great here.
  • Whip the cream. In the chilled bowl, beat heavy cream to medium-soft peaks. It should hold shape but still look slightly glossy and flexible. Don’t overbeat.
  • Lighten the chocolate. Stir a big spoonful of whipped cream into the melted chocolate to loosen it. This keeps the chocolate from seizing when you fold in the rest.
  • Fold gently. Add the chocolate mixture into the remaining whipped cream in two additions. Use a spatula to fold, turning the bowl as you go, until no streaks remain. Keep it airy.
  • Taste and tweak. If you want it sweeter, sift in a tiny bit more powdered sweetener and gently fold. If it feels too thick, a splash of cold cream can loosen it.
  • Portion and chill. Spoon into ramekins or glasses. Chill for at least 30–45 minutes for a firmer set, or enjoy soft and cloud-like right away.
  • Garnish. Top with shaved sugar-free chocolate, a dusting of cocoa, a few raspberries, or a dollop of extra whipped cream.
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