Description
Keto Peppermint Mocha Mousse Squares are a must-try dessert for those following a keto diet, combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free, if desired)
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, powdered erythritol, instant coffee granules, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Using an electric mixer, whip the mixture on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the almond milk and continue to mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Pour the mousse mixture into an 8×8-inch square baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the mousse layer.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Once set, cut into squares and garnish with crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add a sprinkle of cocoa powder or a few chocolate shavings on top before serving.
- To make it even more indulgent, layer the mousse with a layer of keto-friendly whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg