Ingredients
1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
2 oz cream cheese (softened, optional for extra thickness)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Whip the Cream:
In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.Mix the Cocoa Base:
In another bowl, combine cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and softened cream cheese (if using). Blend until smooth.Combine & Fold:
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate base until fully incorporated.Chill or Serve:
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30–60 minutes for a firmer mousse texture.
Notes
For dairy-free: use coconut cream and skip cream cheese.
Use powdered sweeteners to avoid grittiness.
Add espresso powder for a mocha twist or peppermint extract for a holiday vibe.
Top with keto whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, or berries.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g added sugar
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg