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.

 

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