3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb, Egg Free and Dairy Free)
My latest obsession. This ‘chocolate mousse in minutes.’ For all of my sweet-tooths out there, you are going to love this recipe!
No eggs. No dairy. And only 3 ingredients to thick, creamy and rich chocolate mousse that happens to be low carb and real really good for you.
So, what’s the big secret? It’s no secret really, but it is a secret weapon that has the low carb, Paleo and clean eating world going mad. And most recently….me too.
Coconut cream. Aaaaahhhh coconut cream — which has apparently become my latest obsession.
A few years ago on Instagram, I was one of those stalker followers, following all sorts of ‘clean foodie’ accounts, promising myself I’d make everything they’d posted. Of course, I never did. But I did save about 50 million screen shots of everything they made. That is…until I replaced my phone and lost those 50 million screen shots of everything they made.
One thing I remember very clearly was refrigerated coconut milk or cream being the saviour of many, acting as whipped cream or pudding with the added health benefits of ‘good for you fats.’
However, while eating plain whipped coconut cream out of the bowl is freaking awesome….I was long overdue for a chocolate fix. Eyeing off the cocoa powder in my kitchen…remembering back to the good old days when it was cool to mix cocoa powder with yogurt to get that type of fix…I accidentally on purpose spilled some into my bowl to test it out and see what it would become.
And got this here result. Something I honestly never thought to try, instead holding my nose up high being the ‘real food only please’ snob I was. Until a couple months ago. And so happy I did.
I’m sure there have been many foodies before me to have done this. But I had to share this one. Because not only is it whipped-and-so-thick-and-creamy-and-rich-that-your-mouth-waters-while-eating-this-thing…you then get the crunch of shaved chocolate in every mouthful.
So, going that onnnnnnne step further as per usual… if you make this…you absolutely have to reserve some already whipped cream for the topping. And then sprinkle with more chocolate.
You know what I mean?
Then mentally prepare yourself for the richest and most decadent dessert that’s no longer low in fat (because high fat is better for you, until they decide other wise), but full of beautiful silky smooth chocolate.
Layers on layers on layers…
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Weight Watchers: 5pp per serve (out of 8 serves)
- 2 x 400ml (13.7oz) cans full fat coconut cream or coconut milk *See Notes
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sweetener (or confectioners | icing sugar if not counting carbs)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- pinch of salt (optional! About 1/4 teaspoon. Adjust to your tastes)
- 20 g | 2 squares 70% chocolate , shaved (optional for extra richness -- or sugar free chocolate chips)
- extra shaved chocolate to garnish
- Place sealed cans of coconut cream (or milk) in the refrigerator overnight. Without shaking the cans, open and scoop out the thick cream sitting at the top over the water. Transfer the cream to a bowl and discard the liquid left in the cans.
- Add the sweetener (or sugar) 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 (optional), 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. 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).
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Elizabeth Welsh says
Hello! This recipe was delicious, I’m wondering if you have a recipe to use the left over coconut milk for? It seems a waste to throw it out!
Tracie says
How many ounces are in a serving?
Sarah says
Hi all –
For those of you having trouble with coconut milk that won’t separate, check the ingredients on the can. You want pure coconut with no gums or stabilizers. These are often added to coconut milk to prevent it from separating (why? who knows.)
In the states, coconut cream is usually a mix of chemicals with massive amounts of sugar or corn syrup. Some health food stores carry pure coconut cream, which is basically coconut milk with a greater fat percentage left in it. The containers are smaller, though.
Coconut milk will work – full fat, with no added things except water or salt. I buy Aroy-D at my local Chinese grocer, but health foods shops are a great place to look (also check out Amazon). I don’t work for any of these, just love my pure coconut milk : )
Also, Karina – beautiful recipe! So hard to give up comfort foods, but I need to skip sugar/carbs for health reasons; with recipes like yours, I don’t have to choose. Much appreciated.
Eva says
Silly question — did you use unsweetened coconut cream for this? I bought a “regular” coconut cream and it’s full of sugar… not sure if that’s a good thing or not..
Wendy Gratto says
I’m trying to figure out how many smart points this would be for Weight Watchers, but I need to know what the saturated fat amount is. Can you tell me please and thank you. It looks so delicious, I can’t wait to try it out.
Kerry says
Hi Karina – This recipe looks amazing but I have a question. Will the mousse taste strongly of coconut? I want to make it this weekend but have some guests that aren’t keen on the taste.
Bunny says
This is a reply to Ann, above.
You mentioned putting the coconut milk on paper towels. Next time, I’d suggest putting your milk in a paper towel lined fine metal sieve, and place that over a large bowl. Cover all with saran wrap, and let it drain overnight in the fridge. That way, you’ll have the whey for your little one to drink, and the thicker part will be cold and ready to go.
Karina says
Hi Butch. It should be?
Suraya says
This is a great recipe, thanks a lot! I used coconut milk (it was quite creamy) and it worked fine, just give it some time in the fridge to set. It doesn’t hold very long out once taken of the fridge, but that’s fine because you will just want to eat it straight away!
Butch says
Is coconut cream the same as cream of coconut. That is what my store has
DIANE ALBIN says
I want to try the fettuccini Alfredo. Looks delicious.
Stacey says
I just tried this and LOVED it! My only thing was that yours looked like a nice deep dark chocolate color. Mine turned out much lighter. Is there something I did wrong? It still was very good tasting and the perfect sweet fix I needed.
Bob says
On your video, the chilled coconut cream removed from the can looks soooooo much looser than mine. Mine was very firm like crisco shortening
Nea says
Hi!
Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I shared it on my own blog and put a link to this site, hope it is ok with you. If not, tell me! Thank you <3
Sara says
Hi Karina. I tried making this tonight and while combining the ingredients, my cream looks to have separated and won’t combine. Ever come across this? Any advice?
Linda says
Coconut Milk or Coconut Cream in a can…I’ve never seen it…I’ve seen the coconut in a can for mixed drinks But it’s loaded with sugar..I see coconut water every where I’m Very Confused I need help I don’t know what ure talking about Please get back with me to explain soon
Waiting to hear back
Thank you Linda
Shelli Simon says
If one cannot tolerate coconut cream and wanted to use HWC how much would you use?
Aryna says
Perfect timing doing a low carb diet. Thank you!
Pam says
My husband and I have been eating low carb since Sept, averaging 25 g of carbs/day. I wasn’t missing what I’ve given up, till I saw the pictures of your mousse! Then I seriously craved chocolate mousse. (As others have said in comments, your pictures are amazing!) I didn’t wait to find confectioners sweetener — totally made it with granulated Stevia. It will be better blended the next time around, I’m sure. But let me tell you, it was wonderful. This was also my introduction to coconut cream. AWESOME. Thank you for *all* of this.
Karina says
Hi Al…thank you! This mousse is quite thick but I’m not sure if it’s firm enough for cake layering.
Al says
Hi! Lovely photographs. Do you reckon this mousse is thick and firm enough for cake layering? Is it able to stand firm at room temperature for say, an hour? Thanks!
Karina says
Hi Alex! Personally, I don’t find it too strong and strong on coconut, BUT my daughter isn;t a coconut fan and she only ‘liked’ it instead of loved it, if you know what I mean lol.
Alex says
Is it supposed to have a heavy coconut taste to it? If I’m craving chocolate mousse this hits the spot, but because of the coconut flavor my family won’t eat it either (sortof a blessing, more for me!)
Ann says
So i cant find coconut cream locally yet.
so i drained the milk out on paper towels. the coconut water soaks into the paper leaving a rich thick cream after a few minutes. gently scrap this off the paper towels and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes so its nice a cold. Note i did start with cold cans from the fridge but they did NOT separate as expected.
i squeezed some of the water from the papertowls and gave it to my little one who needed the electrolytes etc after a sweaty gym day.
also i used three cans this got me just over 14 oz of cream. Hoping it turns out as expected using the ingredients in the amounts listed.
Karina says
Hi Pam. I’m not too sure about that substitution as I haven’t tried it myself, but you’re more than welcome to try it out! Personally, I need the sugar in this recipe, but vanilla powder does sound interesting 🙂
Karina says
You’re welcome RoseAnn!
RoseAnn says
This chocolate mousse recipe is..OMG..terrific..I am now making it again…just need to have it on-hand..
Thanks, R
Pam says
is it at all possible to knock out the confectioners sugar – can’t get it here and I don’t use any recipes with added sugar so I am thinking pure vanille powder instead? May not need so much that way?
I am really wanting to try some of these desserts but also trying to not have sugar so this could be the one!!! 🙂 thank you!
Karina says
PLEASE NOTE it says optional in brackets. Leave it out and it’s dairy free. But thank you for your comment.
Danielle says
How is this dairy free when chocolate is clearly listed as an ingredient?
Karina says
Ah….thank you Florentina! I’m in love with your site btw! Beautiful 🙂
Florentina says
This is the pretties mousse I ever have seen. I can taste it with my eyes hehe
Riley says
Hi! I was wondering if you can use coconut milk that doesnt have the cream or do you have to have the cream? Thanks!
Haylie says
Made this today, and it is FABULOUS! Thank you! I didn’t put the salt in, and halved the recipe and its really tasty.
Karina says
Hi Dallal, do you have normal cream? Thickened or Heavy cream?
dallal says
Hy
i am from algeria and we dont have coconut cream or coconut milk with what can i replace it
thanks
Karina says
No the coconut milk must be refrigerated or the cream won’t set 🙂
What country are you in? Here in Australia, I use Ayam brand!
Tori says
Will this still work if I don’t refrigerate the coconut milk? Also what brand of coconut cream do you use? I can never find coconut cream in my store!
Karina says
That’s so awesome Deb! I LOVE that! It’s the best feeling when something healthy goes unnoticed!
Karina says
Hey Wendy! I used the Natvia ‘icing sugar’ in this one!
Karina says
Thank you so much Rachael. I’m forever second guessing myself so it’s really nice to hear! Xx
Rachael Yerkes @ Eazy Peazy Mealz says
You always have the most beautiful photos! I never comment, but I just wanted to tell you how much I love them.
Wendy says
Just wondering what confectioners sweetener is? Is that powdered Equal or natvia or ? This sounds divine.
Deb says
Made this for our dessert tonight. My family couldn’t tell it was made of coconut cream and they licked their bowls clean. You my dear are my favourite recipe site. Thank you.
Karina says
Hi Christine! Thank you! Wow I’m so happy you’re enjoying the recipes! And I love that you tried this one! So awesome! Thank you for coming by and letting me know! Enjoy your weekend 🙂 Xx
Christine says
Your photographs are just beautiful and mouth watering. You had me at 3 ingredients with this recipe and so of course I tried it. Far out! You are a goddess! I’m so happy you’re doing low carb now! You’re rocking it and I’m loving all of it! Thank you Karina!