A deliciously rich and creamy low carb chocolate mousse that you can enjoy without the sugar and the carbs. Recipe is egg free as well. So quick and easy to make, all chocolate connosiers will absolutely love this recipe.
Boil the water, sweetener, coffee and vanilla extra over a medium heat. Allow the sweetener to dissolve and then remove from heat. Pour mixture into a medium bowl.
Break the chocolate into chunks and add to the water/coffee mixture. Allow to sit for a few minutes to soften. Stir until the chocolate has melted and then whisk the chocolate mixture until it is smooth. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy/pure cream until soft peaks form ensuring it isn't over whipped. Gradually add the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture suing a spatula and folding the mixture over without creating too much air. Ensure the chocolate and cream mixtures are well combined and smooth.
Spoon or pipe the chocolate mousse in to 6-8 small serving dishes. Top with a dollop of cream, chocolate shavings and/or strawberries if desired.
Chill the chocolate mousse until it sets, which should only take 30 minutes. The mousse will firm up if left for longer in the fridge so remove from fridge about 20 minutes prior to serving. The mousse can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
You can reduce the amount of chocolate used by up to 50 gms/1.75 oz to reduce the chocolate flavor. If you struggle with dark chocolate then please use chocolate of choice in this recipe. Just remember that if you are watching your sugar intake, the darker the chocolate means that the less sugar is added. Mascarpone cheese or cream cheese be switched for half of the heavy/pure cream for a richer mousse. Ensure it is at room temperature and has been whipped until light and combined with the whipped cream before folding into the chocolate mixture.Feel free to add 1/2-1 tablespoon of brandy or alcohol of choice when you are beating the cream.For a paleo version, switch the cream for full fat coconut cream and the sweetener for coconut sugar or sweetener of choice.If you want to use a regular sugar or coconut sugar in this recipe, add 1/4 cup or adjust to suit your "sweet tooth".This is a very rich dessert which is why it is based on 8 serves. Feel free to adjust serves to suit.