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Mar 19, 2020 by Karina · This post may contain affiliate links

3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb) + VIDEO

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For all of my sweet-tooth readers out there, you are going to love this recipe! 3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb, Egg Free and Dairy Free).

My latest obsession is this healthier 3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse in minutes. No eggs and no dairy! Just 3 ingredients to thick, creamy and rich chocolate mousse that happens to be low carb and real really good for you.

3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

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Chocolate Mousse

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.

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How To Make Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

  1. First thing you’re going to need is cans of Coconut cream chilled overnight. Aaaaahhhh coconut cream — which has apparently become my latest obsession. The BEST coconut cream to use is Thai Kitchen brand or coconut cream from Trader Joe’s.
  2. To keep this low carb, you’re going to need to sweeten it with a GOOD quality natural sweetener. I use Natvia Icing Sugar or Swerve Confectioners Sugar. Do not use honey or maple syrup, as these ingredients still contain sugar. (If not worried about carbs or sugar content, you CAN use powdered or confectioners sugar.)
  3. I also use some chocolate in this, again sugar free like Lily’s. If you’re not worried about carbs or sugar, go ahead and use something like Lindt 70%.

White cream for double chocolate mousse

COCONUT CREAM

Refrigerated coconut cream is the saviour of many low carb desserts, acting as whipped cream or pudding with the added health benefits of ‘good for you fats.’ In fact, I posted a how to make coconut whipped cream right here.

making of White cream for double chocolate mousse

Eating plain whipped coconut cream out of a bowl screams for 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’ snob I was. Until a couple months ago… and so happy I did.

3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

OPTIONAL ADD IN

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 dark chocolate in every mouthful.

Using chocolate is completely OPTIONAL! For those on a Keto diet, or a strict low carb high fat diet, I recommend using a SUGAR FREE dark chocolate.

Chocolate crumbs for double chocolate mousse

If you make this 3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse, I recommend you absolutely have to reserve some already whipped coconut cream for the topping. Then sprinkle with more chocolate and 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…

WATCH HOW WE MAKE 3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse RIGHT HERE!

More delicious dessert ideas:

Apple Pie French Toast Bake

Rice Pudding

Mango Coconut Cheesecake Parfaits

Low Fat Chocolate Mug Cake

3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb)

Author: Karina
Rich Chocolate Mousse in minutes! No eggs. No dairy. Only 3 ingredients to make thick, creamy and rich chocolate mousse that also happens to be low carb and really good for you.
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Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Serves: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 27 fl oz full fat coconut cream or coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners sweetener or confectioners | icing sugar if not counting carbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt optional - about ¼ teaspoon. Adjust to your tastes
  • 1 oz 70% chocolate shaved, optional for extra richness - or sugar free chocolate chips
  • 1 chocolate shavings to garnish

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

*I found coconut cream worked the best, but you can use coconut milk. Do not try to use light or reduced fat. You need the fat content in both the cream and/or milk to make the cream successfully or it may not work.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Rachel says

    July 21, 2024 at 8:54 am

    5 stars
    This tastes fantastic, but I think saying it serves 8 is pushing it unless the serving size is 2 tablespoons each. Or maybe I didn’t get as much coconut cream from my cans as I was supposed to?

    I also ended up only using a half ounce shaved chocolate, but I used 85%, so maybe not as much was needed.

    Really, really yummy!

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  2. Rose says

    May 16, 2023 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    Made this as last minute dessert and knew I had coconut cream. 100% SO EASY and was DELICIOUS! Toddler boys loved it and hubby gave it the thumbs up. Now have a new go to recipe when I need a last minute dessert.

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  3. Caroline says

    November 28, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    Simple and delicious! I had an almost full can of coconut cream left from another recipe and searched “coconut cream desserts.” This one was the most appealing (from various websites) and I’m glad to have tried it. Cut the recipe in half which was fine because it’s rich and there’s only 3 of us. Used Dutch process cocoa powder and confectioner’s sugar. Look forward to trying more of your recipes.

    Reply
  4. Marius says

    September 20, 2020 at 11:40 am

    Hi Karina.
    I’m a guy who has never cooked in his life and have made something similar myself before finding this recipe on your site.
    I took a packet of coconut cream and whipped it together with an equal amount of full milk plain greek yogurt. Added the cocoa powder and a few drops of vanilla essence and liquid stevia. Then chilled it a little in the fridge. Tastes fantastic.

    Reply
  5. sharol A Denman says

    March 05, 2020 at 7:47 am

    I made this recipe and put it in a pecan pie crust. I made 2 of them for a church luncheon and wow they went so quickly was so yummy. I wish there was more 3 ingredient pie recipes like this. Thank you so very much for this one. Hope to see more recipes like this.

    Reply
  6. Denise Browning says

    February 13, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    Hi, Karina! I love the fact that with only 3 ingredients one can make a low carb dessert that look so scrumptious. A must-try for sure! Happy V-day!

    Reply
  7. Julianna Kramer says

    November 17, 2019 at 8:37 am

    Does the coconut cream have to refrigerate overnight? Or is a few hours enough?

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