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Dreamy Chocolate Mousse with Ricotta Cheese (Keto Friendly)

I’m always on the lookout for easy recipes that will satisfy my chocolate cravings without completely messing up my healthy eating plan.  And I think I’ve finally found the perfect decadent dessert — this heavenly sugar-free chocolate mousse recipe made with creamy ricotta cheese.

This low carb chocolate mousse has become one of my favorite dessert recipes.  It’s sugar free, keto friendly, and ready in just 90 seconds (plus refrigeration time).

This low carb mousse recipe is the perfect indulgent dessert.  It’s so creamy and delicious — and it only has 7 grams of net carbs per serving!

Unlike other keto chocolate mousse recipes which use heavy cream or cream cheese, this low-carb dessert uses rich and creamy ricotta cheese.

After hearing about this fluffy chocolate mousse recipe, I ran right out and bought of tub of ricotta cheese and whipped up this easy chocolate mousse for the first time — which took less than a minute (without the time to chill it in the fridge). 

And the result was truly heavenly! It just goes to show it is possible to enjoy a sweet treat while on a ketogenic diet or low carb diet.

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Whether you’re following a keto diet or not, this dreamy ricotta chocolate mousse is the perfect dessert to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. 

Honestly, I think this fluffy keto chocolate mousse tastes even better than the traditional version. 

And the best part is, with only 4 simple ingredients, it’s so quick and easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for it to chill in the fridge!

Note: If you can’t handle cow dairy, you might want to try substituting plain soft goat cheese (sometimes labeled chevre) or coconut cream for the ricotta cheese.

Heavenly Sugar-Free Chocolate Mousse with Ricotta Cheese

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 teaspoon organic stevia powder (Cook’s Note: erythritol (Swerve) or monkfruit (like Lakanto) also work well in this recipe, although you might need to use more than a teaspoon.)

Directions:

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together until the chocolate mixture is well blended.  I think the best way to achieve an airy texture is to use an immersion blender to make it extra light and creamy. However, you can also use an electric stand mixer or hand mixer at medium speed.
  • For best results, after mixing, cover and chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
  • If you’d like, you can top this rich chocolate mousse with homemade whipped cream. Simply whip up some heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, add your favorite natural sweetener, and enjoy!
  • Store ricotta chocolate mousse leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutritional data per 1/2 cup serving: 178 calories; 10.1 grams fat; 6.3 grams saturated fat; 7.5 grams total carbohydrate; .5 grams fiber; 7 grams net carbohydrate; .5 grams total sugars; 14.5 grams protein.

Looking for more recipe ideas?  Here are a few favorite recipes and entertaining ideas from Jane at Home:

Easy Mini Quiche Muffins with Spinach and Bacon

Homemade Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Easy Oat Flour Crepes Recipe – gluten-free and fabulous

Oatmeal Blondies with White Chocolate Chips and Cranberries

Perfect Microwave Cranberry Sauce

Easy Stacked Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce & Sour Cream

Easy Microwave Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Recipe

Authentic Homemade Pasta e Fagioli Soup Recipe (Italian Chili)

Amazing Cinnamon Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping

Crispy Garlic and Herb Oven Roasted Potatoes

Easy Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!  Please let me know if you have any questions about how to make sugar-free ricotta chocolate mousse.  xo Jane

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34 Comments

  • Tracey
    April 27, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    Could you use sweet & low ?

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    • Jane
      April 30, 2019 at 8:52 am

      Hi Tracey, yes–I think sweet & low would work with this recipe! You would just need to adjust the amount to your taste. xo jane

      Reply
  • Jenny
    April 15, 2019 at 9:00 pm

    Jane… could you use honey instead of sweetener? If so, how much?

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    • Jane
      April 16, 2019 at 9:44 am

      Hi Jenny! Yes! I think honey would be amazing in this recipe. I haven’t tried it myself, so you’ll probably want to adjust the amount according to your taste. Perhaps start with 1 to 2 teaspoons and increase as needed. Let me know how it goes! xo jane

      Reply
  • Brenda
    January 19, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    Just made this. Took only a minute or 2 to prepare. Was perfectly delicious!

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    • Jane
      January 19, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it Brenda! Thank you so much for letting me know! xo jane

      Reply
  • shannon l MCDANIEL
    November 4, 2018 at 7:48 am

    what kind of cocoa did you use? Is Hershey ok?

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    • Jane
      November 4, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Hi Shannon! Yes, Hershey’s would be fine! xo jane

      Reply
  • Anonymous
    July 7, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    This was amazing!! I was skeptical because I HATE ricotta cheese but I’m hooked. Only thing I changed was I added a teaspoon of hazelnut sugar free cream to it and it was great

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    • Jane
      July 8, 2018 at 10:54 am

      Thank you so much for your comment! I’m so glad you liked it! I love the idea of adding the hazelnut cream to it! xo jane

      Reply
  • Anonymous
    June 18, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    Amazing recipe! I doubled it for my husband and myself and added a splash of heavy whipping cream. We both loved it.

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    • Jane
      June 19, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I love the idea of using heavy whipping cream! Thank you for your lovely comment xo jane

      Reply
  • Anonymous
    May 14, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    Can you use Splenda with this recipe?

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    • Jane
      May 16, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Yes! I think Splenda would taste great in this recipe! You’ll just need to play around with the amount to get the right amount of sweetness for your taste. Have a wonderful day! xo jane

      Reply
  • Becky Harris
    April 26, 2017 at 8:54 am

    Is this recipe 1 serving?

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    • Jane
      April 26, 2017 at 12:38 pm

      Hi! Yes, the recipe is one serving! xo jane

      Reply
  • andrea
    March 2, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    What is the actual break down of this. Carb, Fat, etc.

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    • Jane
      March 2, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      If made with whole milk ricotta cheese, the entire recipe has 220 calories, 16 grams fat, 4.8 grams carbohydrates, 14grams protein, 1/2 gram fiber, and 1/2 gram sugars. Thank you for your question!

      Reply
  • Anonymous
    March 10, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    I use my Magic B and whip it. I also add a T of half and half. Really creamy and still on plan. I also had some coffee at times because I love that mocha taste.

    Reply
  • Anonymous
    February 2, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    i made this last night and it was wonderful!! thx for the recipe!

    Reply
  • Natalie
    August 4, 2013 at 2:27 am

    Thank you for posting this recipe! I just made it and it is delicious. This was just what I was looking for. Thank you!

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