4 ingredients and simple keto chocolate mousse will quickly become your new favorite keto dessert recipe. So light and fluffy, not too rich, and perfectly sweetened.
The low carb chocolate mousse is also gluten-free, no-bake, and vegetarian. The 5 minute dessert is a no cook recipe that's made easy with a mixer or you can beat it by hand. When you're craving something easy and full of flavor no-cook keto mousse hits the spot!
Low Carb Mousse
When you first think of a low car or keto chocolate mousse, what first comes to mind? Having to slowly cook it over the stovetop and hopefully, you won't scorch it? Or maybe a dessert that requires setting time in the fridge perhaps?
You're in luck my friend, because this version requires no cooking and it can be eaten immediately after mixing!
While we've been eating low carb (or keto in my husband's case) for almost two years, I'm just kicking myself that it's taken me until recently to realize how amazing chocolate keto mousse and keto whipped cream really is!
So many wasted dessertless nights when we had cravings and didn't think to make chocolate mousse (keto-friendly of course.) Plus we almost always keep a container of whipping cream in the fridge and could've whipped up light and fluffy low carb chocolate mousse recipe anytime a craving hit.
No need to make fancy and time-consuming no sugar and keto chocolate desserts, this recipe hits all the right spots, plus it's seriously the BEST no-cook keto mousse recipe out there!
Why You'll Love This Recipe!
- The keto mousse is no cook and only takes 5 minutes
- It's easy to make it even creamier by adding cream cheese
- Your choice of sweetener means you can control the sweetness level
- It's an easy no bake keto dessert you can adapt to other flavors like stirring in chocolate chips, low carb fruits, or even leaving out the chocolate to make vanilla
- You can beat the keto chocolate mousse recipe by hand if you don't have an electric mixer
Ingredients for Low Carb Chocolate Mousse
You truly won't believe how quick and easy this simple low carb chocolate mousse is, with just 4 ingredients and no stovetop cooking required, this is the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweetness cravings.
While some chocolate mousse recipes are not quick and require slow cooking a batch on the stovetop, we really wanted to create the best keto chocolate mousse you could whip up in a snap with basic keto-friendly ingredients.
What You Need:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- 1-2 tablespoon Swerve erythritol sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-on: You could also mix in ¼+ cup cream cheese if you want the consistency a little thicker, but our personal favorite was just to use thickened whipped cream as the base.
Garnishes: In the photos, we used Lily's stevia-sweetened chocolate chips and a sprinkle of freeze-dried raspberries. Keto whipping cream also adds a yummy vanilla contrast.
Keto Sweeteners
The most popular keto sweeteners that can also be used to make keto whipped cream are:
- Swerve brand erythritol
- Lakanto Monkfruit (a monk fruit erythritol blend)
- Stevia
Monkfruit or erythritol can be substituted 1:1 for sugar in most recipes. Whether I use Swerve erythritol or monkfruit (my favorite brand is Lakanto) often depends on what's in the cupboard. Both work great!
Stevia is another popular ketogenic sweetener, it's MUCH stronger than erythritol, monk fruit, and regular granulated sugar, like 200 times sweeter! You CANNOT substitute it 1:1 in recipes. Personally, I like to save stevia for recipes that just use a pinch since in large quantities it takes on a bitter powdery taste.
Step by Step Instructions
At first, you might be asking yourself if the keto mousse resembles chocolate whipping cream instead of chocolate mousse (keto of course), and the main difference between the two is how the whipping cream gets beaten to the point where it takes on creamy and fluffy mousse consistency. This recipe is for a no-cook version, I'm certain if you want to make a cooked keto chocolate mousse there are other recipes out there.
For making classic whipped cream you beat just until soft peaks form. To get a mousse-like consistency, you continue to beat the cream for about a minute longer until you end up with "stiff peaks." Mousse is formed by beating in the air bubbles that give this delicious keto chocolate dessert it's light and fluffy texture.
And if you continue beating even longer, your whipping cream will eventually turn into butter! (You don't want that here 😉
Here's a link to an article by Fine Cooking Magazine which shows images for soft peaks, medium peaks, and stiff peaks if you're curious about the differences.
And the photo below shows you perfectly beaten keto chocolate mousse with the type of peaks you're looking for when whipping the mixture.
No Sugar Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Add the heaving whipping cream, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and sweetener to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
With a handheld electric mixer or stand mixer, beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form, which will take about 2-3 minutes.
It's best to serve the keto chocolate mousse immediately, but it can be stored up to 2 hours in your fridge.
Recipe serves 4 as a dessert.
Recipe Tips
- Have all of the low carb mousse ingredients ready to go and measured, this is very quick and easy!
- Be sure to use heavy whipping cream, something like half n half won't beat to the proper consistency
- Use Dutch process cocoa since it's less bitter than unsweetened cocoa powder
- If you only have stevia on hand to sweeten the keto mousse, it cannot be used in a 1:1 ratio. Just a ⅛-1/4 teaspoon will be plenty of sweetener. Start with ⅛ teaspoon and add more if desired.
- Mix in ¼ cup cream cheese to make this even creamier.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips by hand after whipping the low carb chocolate mousse together.
- Make just what you can eat since it doesn't hold its shape or keep well.
Common Questions
Difference between Dutch-process cocoa vs unsweetened cocoa?
Unsweetened cocoa is rich, and has a stronger bitter taste, and is also acidic, whereas unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder (also known as European cocoa powder) takes the acid out of the cocoa which reduces the bitter aftertaste.
If you only have regular unsweetened cocoa powder at home, I personally think it’s ok to still use that and just increase the sweeter a little bit, if desired. The vanilla extract also helps to add a punch of flavor to balance out the chocolate.
I've used both types of cocoa powder and both work great!
How Long Does Low Carb Chocolate Mousse Keep?
The low carb chocolate mousse is best served immediately, especially if you want to hold its fluffy shape.
The mousse will keep in the fridge for up to two hours. It'll seriously start to soften and lose its shape after that so you only want to make as much as you're needing for a recipe.
What did you use to shape the keto mousse?
This is the exact set I have if you're wondering how I made the keto chocolate recipe into a pretty shape, and the Amazon price is almost half the price as my local store charged! It also comes with 8 plastic pastry bags to get you started. It's super cheap and seriously makes whipped cream, frosting, and mousse extra fancy.
More Keto Chocolate Dessert Recipes
- Keto Whipped Cream
- No bake chocolate peanut butter fat bombs
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5 Minute Keto Chocolate Mousse
Easy 4 ingredient 5-minute keto chocolate mousse is a quick and simple way to satisfy those dessert cravings. It's so light and fluffy, no one will know it's keto, low carb, gluten-free, vegetarian and sugar-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- 1-2 tablespoon Swerve erthyritol sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl
- Beat with a handheld electric mixer or stand mixer for about 3 minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Best served immediately. It will not keep in the fridge longer than 2 hours and will begin to soften and deflate.
- Great served with fruit, chocolate chips, or whipped cream.
Serves 4 as dessert.
Notes
- Be sure to use heavy whipping cream, something like half n half won't beat to the proper consistency
- If you only have stevia on hand to sweeten the keto mousse, it cannot be used in a 1:1 ratio. Just a ⅛-1/4 teaspoon will be plenty of sweetener. Start with ⅛ teaspoon and add more if desired.
- Mix in ¼ cup cream cheese to make this even creamier.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips by hand after whipping the keto chocolate mousse together.
- Make just what you can eat since it doesn't hold it's shape or keep well.
- We recommend Dutch-process cocoa in this recipe since it is less bitter than unprocessed cocoa powder.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 servings Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 218Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 67mgSodium 16mgCarbohydrates 4gNet Carbohydrates 1gFiber 1gSugar 2gSugar Alcohols 1gProtein 2g
The data is based on the exact ingredients we used in the recipe, it might vary based on which products you select. Calculating this data yourself is highly recommended if you're on a restricted health program.
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Wendy says
Delish! I also added a bit of powdered peanut butter.
Betsy says
By far my favorite mousse recipe -and I’ve tried several.
The most delicious and the easiest.
Thank you for the recipe.
Anita says
How much is 1 serving? I know its is kind of a dumb question. But I have any issues with portion control.
Angela says
Can this be frozen?
WholeLottaYum says
Yes! I haven't tried it but other readers have and said it basically becomes frozen mousse or ice cream like 🙂
Eileen Cifelli says
Just tried this DELICIOUS & so easy I didn’t use cream cheese didn’t think it needed it....this will be used again & again....Thank you!
Claudia says
This is very similar to a keto ice cream I make. Just add a tablespoon or two of peanut butter. Put it into small ramekins and freeze for about an hour,
WholeLottaYum says
Wow! That sounds amazing Claudia! Thank you so much for sharing the tips! I'll have to try it for sure! Jen
Jeannette says
I am brand new to sugar free food; my daughter is diabetic and the way I eat sugar laden stuff, I need to be more careful. I pinned this recipe with the intent of making it for a diabetic friend. Well, I am going to keep the recipe for myself too!! This is great! I am gluten free and my store doesn't carry much in that line, so I have to make a lot of stuff by hand. Yesterday was like that, coupled with having to make something diabetic for Sherry (sbovr$. It was so nice to have a 5 ingredient recipe at the end of a long afternoon; bonus was how good it was. Thank you so much. Also thank you for the tips you gave throughout, like the difference between sugars and cocoas and additions and suggestions. {I am going to be a "follower for sure.}
WholeLottaYum says
Thank you so much for the detailed feedback Jeannette! I'm glad you enjoyed the keto mousse, it sure is an easy one!
Ashleigh says
Can the leftovers be stored in the fridge? If so for how long?
WholeLottaYum says
Yep! It'll still stay fluffy for a day or two in the fridge.
Constance says
I love the idea of this recipe definitely gonna do it tonight! I’m just a little bit confused in the recipe it says must be eaten right away because it will not hold it’s shape but in the comments you say it’ll be fine in the refrigerator for a few days I believe two or three? Just wondering which one was correct thank you so much looking forward to seeing more recipes
Phyllis Martello says
I made this for my son, I used Stevia one tablespoon, that's all I had. After tasting it he asked me if I was sure it was Keto.
WholeLottaYum says
Hi Phyllis, your son's response is very cute! Stevia typically can't be substituted 1:1 for erythritol, stevia is MUCH more potent. I believe for 1 Tbsp of erythritol or monk fruit, the stevia substitution would be 1/16 tsp or 6 drops of liquid stevia. That being said, I'm sure a kid wouldn't mind the added sweetness haha!
Lauren says
Could this be substituted with Swever confectioners instead of granulated?
WholeLottaYum says
Definitely! The Swerve confectioners sugar isn't as sweet as the granulated, but the consistency will still turn out great.
Meghan says
Quick easy and delicious chocolate mousse to satisfy my sweet tooth!
I halved the recipe and used 1/2tsp Splenda. Not too sweet but perfect for my taste!