Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for a low-carb chocolate mousse:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces (about 115g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered erythritol or your preferred low-carb sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Melt the Chocolate:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate. You can do this by placing the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) or by melting it in short bursts in the microwave. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip the Cream:
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Add Cocoa and Sweetener:
- Sift in the cocoa powder and add the powdered sweetener. Again, gently fold until everything is well combined. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- Add Vanilla and Salt:
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. The salt enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Chill:
- Transfer the mousse mixture into serving glasses or bowls.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until the mousse has set.
- Serve:
- Optionally, you can garnish with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, or some grated dark chocolate before serving.
- Enjoy:
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious low-carb chocolate mousse!
This recipe provides a rich and satisfying chocolate mousse with significantly fewer carbs compared to traditional recipes. Adjust the sweetness to your liking, as individual preferences for sweetness can vary.
