3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb)
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4.6
3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb)
Description
The 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse relies on full-fat coconut cream whipped until thick and creamy to form the base, offering a dairy-free alternative with a smooth texture. Confectioners sweetener balances the cocoa's bitterness without granularity, blending seamlessly into the creamy mixture when folded with cocoa powder and an optional pinch of salt. Adding shaved dark chocolate pieces enhances the chocolate intensity and introduces an occasional biting texture contrast.
This mousse can be served immediately or chilled to firm up further, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to set more firmly. It suits dessert occasions where a lighter, dairy-free chocolate treat is desired.
Preparing mousse requires chilled coconut cream to achieve stiffness; light or reduced-fat coconut milk will not hold its shape. The reserved plain whipped cream can be used as a topping, enhancing the dessert’s presentation and texture.
Ingredients
- 27 fl oz coconut cream or coconut milk, full fat
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sweetener or confectioners | icing sugar if not counting carbs
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 pinch salt optional - about ¼ teaspoon. Adjust to your tastes
- 1 oz dark chocolate shaved, optional for extra richness - or sugar free chocolate chips, 70% cocoa
- 1 chocolate to garnish, shavings
Instructions
- Place sealed cans of coconut cream (or milk) in the refrigerator overnight. Without shaking the cans, open carefully and scoop out the thick cream sitting at the top above the water. Transfer the thick hard cream to a bowl and discard all of the liquid left in the bottom of the cans (or reserve to add into smoothies later).
- Add the sweetener (or sugar if using) and beat on high using a hand mixer (or whisk) until thick and creamy (about 1-2 minutes). Reserve about 4 tablespoons of the plain 'whipped cream' to use as a topping to serve with and set aside.
- Fold the cocoa powder and salt through the cream and beat (or whisk) again until smooth, well combined and thick. Fold through the shaved chocolate if using). Depending on the coconut milk you use, a mousse will form almost immediately once the cocoa powder is mixed through. If not, refrigerate until set and ready to serve, or serve immediately. Dollop the 'plain whipped cream' over the mousse and sprinkle with shaved chocolate (if using).
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut cream chilled overnight for best whipping results.
- If coconut cream is unavailable, full-fat coconut milk may be used but results may vary.
- Reserve the leftover coconut liquid for smoothies or other uses.
- Fold cocoa powder gently to avoid deflating the whipped cream.
- Chill mousse before serving for a firmer texture or serve right away for a softer mousse.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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