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Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

A rich and creamy low carb chocolate mousse that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the carbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mousse Base
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred low carb sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream for serving
  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings sugar-free

Method
 

Prepare the Mousse
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, cocoa powder, erythritol, vanilla extract, and salt.
  2. Using an electric mixer, whip the mixture until soft peaks form.
  3. Be careful not to overwhip, as it can become grainy.
  4. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve
  1. Top each mousse with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
  2. Enjoy your delicious low carb dessert!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a variation, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract for a mint chocolate mousse.

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