Keto Chocolate Mousse

 It turns out, the only way I can ever remember any recipes is to post them on this blog. This is a recipe I in celebration of Chocolate Day (July 6) when I found myself in the middle of a 21-day Keto detox. It was honestly so good and rich and creamy, that I couldn't have a lot of it without feeling ill. The amounts below are meant to be for a single serving, but I easy got four out of it. 

Ingredients

- 2 egg whites (at room temperature)

- 1/4 cup erythritol

- 1 cup (approximately 120g) of sugar-free dark chocolate (I like to do half plain dark and half mint)

- 1 cup heavy cream (from the fridge)

* if you're not doing Keto, you can just use regular sugar and chocolate

Method

1. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until frothy.

2. Add the erythritol, one tablespoon at a time, while beating until airy white peaks form. This step took about 3 - 4 minutes.

3. Break the chocolate into small chunks, and melt in the microwave in 30-second increments in a large bowl. Stir between heating sessions, and repeat until all the chocolate is melted and smooth.

4. Fold the egg white + sweetener mixture into the chocolate until all is incorporated.

5. In a separate bowl beat the cream until soft white peaks form. There is no need to add sweetener here.

6. Combine the egg white + sweetener + chocolate mixture with the cream by hand until everything is blended. You may find here that some of your chocolate becomes chunky as the temperature changes. This is ok; it's a delicious surprise to find a chunk of chocolate in your mousse. 

7. Transfer the mousse mixture into a container with a lid, or into individual dessert ramekins for serving ease. Cover with the lid or with cling wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. 

A yummy, guilt free chocolate treat that you'll be forced to eat in moderation. Enjoy!