I don’t think I could survive without a little chocolate in my life, and this Keto friendly Easy Chocolate Mousse recipe is a lifesaver for sure. Whether you are trying to battle a craving or needing extra fat in your day – this is a must try recipe.
Keto Easy Chocolate Mousse
One of my favorite desserts my grandmother used to make reminds me of this Keto/Low Carb easy chocolate mousse. I love how recipes can evoke memories that are so special. My grandmother always let me get right in the kitchen with her and help her cook. No matter what I threw together, she would always taste it and act like it was the very best food she had ever put into her mouth.
My love for cooking started early in that tiny kitchen, and it has continued to grow ever since. I saw both of my grandmothers and my mother serve our family through wonderful homemade southern foods. Some of my most vivid childhood memories originate in the kitchen or around a table with family. Now that I am all grown up with kids of my own, I love having my kids in the kitchen with me. Gathering together as a family to prepare meals and enjoy them together creates memories and traditions that are so meaningful.
As we enjoyed this Keto/Low Carb easy Chocolate Mousse, I couldn’t help but think about Sunday afternoon meals that we enjoyed around the table laughing and sharing with those we loved when I was growing up. Just because we are following a keto/low carb lifestyle doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a keto approved sweet treat now and then. I challenge you to gather your family together and enjoy the blessings in your life.
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Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
First Layer
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp Swerve confectioners
- 1 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Second Layer
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp Swerve confectioners
Optional
- 1/4 square unsweetened chocolate bar, shaved
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until it forms stiff peaks.
- In a separate bowl, beat on medium speed the cocoa powder, Swerve Confectioners, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine the two bowls and beat with a mixer until everything is combined.
- Spray an 8 X 8 pan with cooking spray and spread the chocolate mouse layer evenly in the bottom of the pan.
- For the top layer combine the heavy whipping cream and swerve and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the homemade whipped cream on top of the chocolate mousse layer.
- Optional: Grate 1/4 of a square of an unsweetened chocolate bar on top.
- Refrigerate overnight and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
More Keto Friendly Recipes
If you are looking for more delicious ideas like our keto easy chocolate mousse, look no further than my Keto/low carb recipe index. If this recipe sounds like something you’d like, check out my Peanut Butter Fluff and Mixed Berry Fluff too.
Martha says
Looks amazing, can’t wait to try! ??
Michelle says
My cocoa mixture was a crumbly mix, not a smooth one. It didn’t incorporate at all with the whipping cream. What could I have done wrong?
Kasey says
I don’t know perhaps your cocoa mix was old? Mine has always mixed together so I haven’t had this experience.
Cindy Sperry says
Mine was too, was using a hand mixer, had cocoa powder everywhere! Too dry, I added some heavy cream to it, to moisten it just a bit and then it worked. Seems like there isn’t enough wet with the cocoa mix.
Jan says
Mine did the same thing, it wouldn’t mix together at all. I made another batch of the chocolate though, mixed in some whipping cream until it was smooth and then mixed that in with the other. It turned out fabulous!! More chocolate flavor and it tasted like there were crushed oreo’s in it from the first crumbly batch 🙂 I would do it this way from now on. You would have to recalculate the macros for it though with the added ingredients
Cindy says
Sift is in a mesh strainer. Cocoa has a tendency to clump.
Leigh says
This was amazing! I sprinkled some slivered almonds on top and it tasted like Rocky Road ice cream. Thank you for creating all of your wonderful recipes! You are a part of our every day meal plan!
Kasey says
Awesome! Glad you loved it!
Tiffany Klinger says
How much is a serving size? Also is swerve zero carb?(I’ve never used that before) I made some of the mousse, and substituted ‘sweet additions calorie free stevia sweetener.’ Which has 0 carbs. I’m just trying to find out how much I can have according to the amount o carbs the Recipe has 🙂 thank you!
Kasey says
9 equal servings. Yes, swerve has 0 carbs.
Joanie says
Does Stevia work in your sweetened
Receipts?
Kasey says
I find Stevia to be very bitter in sweets so I don’t use it.
Krissie says
Can you substitute stevia for the swerve? If so what measurement for the stevia?
Kasey says
I’ve only made it as is so I’m not sure. I don’t like stevia in keto sweets as it tastes bitter to me.
Donna says
Made this yesterday & it was delicious but I had chunks of butter & cream cheese that did not blend in. They both were at room temperature but when you combined all the ingredients together the HWC was cold & I’m guessing it made the butter & cream cheese not blend in well. Please let me know if I should also have the HWC at room temperature. Also is there a solution when whipping HWC it won’t splatter all over the place? I even put is down in the sink but that didn’t help, lol!
I really want to make again because it so good!!!
Kasey says
I am not sure why it didn’t mix right. I don’t think HWC at room temperature will make a difference. Let me know how they turn out when you make this again. Thanks!
Denise says
if you’re using a hand mixer, use a paper plate, poke two holes in the middle and place against mixer, put mixing blades in through the holes.
Mary Trenum says
Great idea!
Dana says
Could you add the pecan crust like in the lemon pie? I think that would be yummy! ?
Kasey says
Sure could! Let me know how it turns out.
Lana Richard says
Why do you have to spray the dish w non stick spray?
Kasey says
It makes it easier to wash the pan later.
Rachael says
What is the serving size for it to be 2g carb?
Kasey says
Hey Rachel, this recipe makes 9 servings so the 2g carbs would be for 1 serving.
Kathy Greene says
You listed the carb count as 2 grams . When I copied the URL to Carb Manager it said 12 g per serving . BTW , I made it snd it’s delicious !
Kasey says
Carb Manager I don’t think subtracts the sugar alcohols to get the net carbs.
Janet Hamman says
I am so enjoying your recipes. Please continue to share them. I have recently been diagnosed diabetic and the recipes are helping me count my carbs. Thanks a bunch
Kasey says
Awesome Janet. Glad you are enjoying. We understand counting carbs for Diabetes in our family!! Best of luck!!
christy says
I LOVE this recipe but i hate to make it bc when i use my mixer to mix the cocoa powder with the other ingredients before adding to the whipping cream, it goes EVERYWHERE! what can i do to keep from have cocoa powder ALL over me and my kitchen???
Kasey says
Stir it in first before using the mixture or wrap a dish towel around the base of your mixer.
Kelly Marcus says
I think this would be great to make in individual servings. I’m gonna make some tomorrow. Thanks for all the deliciousness you share.
Kasey says
Sounds fantastic! Thanks so much for your kind words.
Gia says
Wonderful easy recipe, turned out great! BTW-I made the pumpkin bread last week and it was a big hit with my husband and grandson. Can’t wait to try the pumpkin cake you recently posted. Thanks for all you do!
Mary Trenum says
You’re welcome, Gia. I’m happy my pumpkin bread was a hit with hubby and grandson and you enjoyed the chocolate mousse.
Laurie Woods says
Such a special sweet treat! Amazingly simple 😉
Mary Trenum says
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Cindy Sperry says
Mine was lumpy too, was using a hand mixer, had cocoa powder everywhere! Too dry, I added some heavy cream to it, to moisten it just a bit and then it worked. Seems like there isn’t enough wet with the cocoa mix.
Kasey says
I’m sorry that it was lumpy for you. I’ve never had that experience. It sounds like you worked it out.