Extra fluffy and easy-peasy to whip up, this paleo and keto chocolate mousse (without eggs!) is bound to satisfy any and all chocolate cravings.
Paleo & Keto Chocolate Mousse
For one (or two!)
This (fairly instant!) keto chocolate mousse is an ideal no-bake low carb treat to whip up year round. Serve it extra chilled for balmy summer days, and keep it going year-round as a satisfying and comforting chocolate treat.
It’s also one of those not-fussy-at-all recipes, which adapts easily do your dietary needs. Be the sweeteners, chocolate or ‘creams’, this recipe is proof that simple recipes can indeed be veeery good.
Oh, and my favorite is to do a ‘salted chocolate’ version and garnish it with flaky sea salt. But adding in some orange zest (or extract) is wonderful too!
The Methodology
There’s honestly no science to this low carb chocolate mousse as you won’t be making an egg custard. Instead, you’ll bloom the cocoa in hot coconut milk along with the sweetener, allow it to cool and subsequently fold in some whipped cream (coconut, heavy or sour all work wonders!).
Now, blooming the cocoa (i.e. dissolving it in a hot liquid) is a classic baking trick to amp up the chocolate goodness (think our classic keto brownies or chocolate cake!). So while you can technically skip this step and just add in some cocoa to whipped cream, it’s my humble opinion that you absolutely shouldn’t!
The Chocolate
Cocoa or cacao? Both work great, just know that quality really matters here. My favorite will forever be the Dutch-processed alkaline cocoa Valrhona, known to be one of (if not the) best cocoas in the world.
But feel free to use a raw cacao powder (arguably more nutritional perks here), though keep in mind that your chocolate mousse will be lighter in color and more reddish in hue. Both are well and good, as long as they’re unsweetened!
The Sweetener
You can pretty much use whatever sweetener floats your boat! So anything from allulose (my favorite because no aftertaste and zero GI!), erythritol (some slight cooling aftertaste, but no biggie here!), xylitol (ensure its not corn derived to avoid tummy troubles!)… or even some pure monk fruit!
And if paleo, or not restricted by sugars, your best bet is maple syrup or raw honey!
Fun fact: it might also be my taste buds here, but I’ve noticed that stevia-based sweeteners (such as Pyure) don’t work so great when chocolate is involved as the aftertaste is accentuated. So I cannot recommend enough that you don’t use stevia-based sweeteners here.
And if using xylitol, make sure to be careful if you have a pup (or kitty) around the house, as it’s highly toxic to the little guys! 
(Extra Fluffy!) Paleo & Keto Chocolate Mousse For Two
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup full fat coconut milk *
- 2-4 tablespoons allulose or sweetener of choice, to taste**
- 1-3 tablespoons cocoa powder use the smaller amount for milk chocolate and the larger for dark (I use 3!)
- pinch espresso powder or instant coffee, optional
- pinch kosher salt up to 1/8-1/4 tsp for a 'salted' version (my favorite!)
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream or coconut cream**
To garnish
- soft whipped cream
- flakey sea salt optional
Instructions
- Heat up coconut milk and sweetener of choice until it just begins to simmer. Mix it up very well with the cocoa, espresso and salt in a small bowl and allow to cool completely (you can do a water bath to speed up the process!).
- Add heavy whipping cream (or chilled coconut cream) to a chilled bowl and whip until relatively stiff peaks form. Blend in the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Transfer to a serving glass and enjoy right away. Or hold your horses and chill the mousse for a more set version (my favorite!).
First a gigantic thank you for all your delicious recipes! I made a big batch of this last night for a party and it was a huge hit. No one even guessed it was keto and it got rave reviews!
Just a question for you… Today I ate a bite of the portion I saved for myself and it is a little gritty, as if the sweetener wasn’t dissolved. I used erythritol to sweeten it and last night it was perfect. Any idea why this happened?
Hi Shana! Super happy to hear it was such a success. The grittiness is because of the erythritol (it re-crystallizes once chilled). I would suggest using allulose next time to keep things nice and smooth xo!
Try powdered (confectioners) erythritol instead of the normal which is more crystalline.
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Another 6 stars Paola! This chocolate mousse is restaurant quality and definitely a favorite for a special dessert, without the guilt!
Thank you.
Claire. xo
WOW. I made 2x size, and it was super rich and decadent. the 2x servings made 4 6oz ramekins and 3 – 4oz ramekin servings. the six ounce serving was MORE than enough for an adult dessert – whether on keto or not. I also added a little vanilla to the whipped cream while whipping and melted some sugarfree dark chocolate chips into the chocolate mix prior to blending with whipped cream…just to give a little deeper choc. flavor. Super good!
Made this for my hubby and me tonight and absolutely loved it! Definately a keeper! Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
I have not tried this yet but just wanted to point out that the title says for one and the serving size says 2. Then Tip #1 says that it is ice cream??
What about using chocolate whey protein powder instead? Would that work?
The family enjoyed it! But I wonder if it’s possible to replace coconut milk with whipping cream?
Adored this recipe. Add d chilli flakes and salt to serve aaaddddooorrable xxxxx
Sounds delicious!
Just a heads up – the first recipe note refers to ice cream rather than mousse.
So good! I have made this several times. This time I added some almond extract and topped with toasted coconut and whipped cream. Satisfied my almond joy craving.
I LOVE strong coffee…I’m going to increase the espresso powder. Otherwise, my non-keto hubby likes it!!
Great recipe. I tweeked it slightly by skipping heating the milk & sweetner. I also added 4 oz cream cheese. Whipped everything for a few minutes till fluffy, then filled 6 lrg fancy shot glasses. The mousse was denser but everybody loved it!
Great recipe? You completely changed it. LOL
that sounds like a nice change and you get more servings?? What sweetener did you use? I’m really sensitive to sweetener after taste – I’m making this for my son in law who does keto
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