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    Home / Recipes / Keto Desserts

    No Bake Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 6, 2020 · 24 Comments

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    cherry chocolate cheesecake mousse

    This light and airy no bake chocolate cheesecake mousse uses cherry extract for a decadent treat that will remind you of black forest cake, but with no baking required!

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    Article Index
    • How to make keto chocolate cheesecake mousse
    • What is black forest?
    • How many carbs in black forest cheesecake
    • No bake black forest pie
    • Other low carb dessert recipes
    • Recipe

    When temperatures and humidity reach their peak in the summer, I just can’t bring myself to turn on my oven.

    On the other hand, a little something light and sweet can be refreshing on a hot day. This is the perfect occasion for a delicious no bake dessert!

    Keto mousse is one of the quickest, easiest low carb treats you can make. I wanted to have a little bit of fun with the flavor though.

    So what makes this recipe different from a normal keto chocolate cheesecake mousse? There’s one secret ingredient: cherry extract!

    This subtle addition is so perfect with the rich chocolate flavor. They really complement the cheesecake mousse texture for a dessert that’s super satisfying and tasty.

    How to make keto chocolate cheesecake mousse

    Like any keto mousse, this recipe is so easy to make in only a few steps.

    Whipped Chocolate Cream Cheese
    • Beat cream cheese with cocoa, sweetener, and flavor extract.
    Folding in Chocolate Cream Cheese Mix
    • In a separate mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff.
    Folding Whipped Cream in Chocolate Cream Cheese Mix
    • Fold the two mixture together until well combined.
    Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse
    • Beat the combined mixture until light and fluffy. Transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate for two hours.

    What is black forest?

    Traditionally, black forest referred to a four-layer cake made with chocolate sponge cake, cherries, and whipped cream. It’s usually topped with chocolate shavings and more cherries.

    These days, black forest can mean any dessert with both chocolate and cherry flavors. It’s also a popular cheesecake flavor.

    I decided to try black forest cheesecake mousse using cocoa and cherry extract.  The extract I use has no added sugar, but does contain glycerin. So it’s not completely free of carbs, but the amount used is pretty negligible.

    For me, it was a perfect way to get the flavor of black forest cake but without the sugar, carbs, or need to turn on the oven!

    keto chocolate cheesecake mousse

    How many carbs in black forest cheesecake

    A traditional black forest cake or cheesecake will be very high in sugar and carbs. Depending on where you order, there could be over 50 grams of carbs and close to 40 grams of sugar per slice.

    However, this keto chocolate mousse with cream cheese uses low carb ingredients for a dessert that is keto friendly.

    The full recipe is for 6 servings. At that size, each serving has 4.5 grams of total carbs and 1.2 grams of fiber. This means there are 3.3 grams of net carbs per serving. 

    With such low carbs, no added sugar, and no baking required, this keto black forest mousse is pretty much a perfect treat.

    No bake black forest pie

    This recipe is great for single serving desserts. But you could also make a no bake black forest pie instead.

    For a full pie, simply double the recipe. You can use a no bake crust like the one in my keto strawberry cream pie with pecan crust. Or simply leave out the crust to lower the carbs!

    Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

    Other low carb dessert recipes

    Looking for a few more keto desserts that are easy to make when you’re craving something sweet? Check out a few of these favorites:

    • Keto Peanut Butter Bars are easy to make and taste just like peanut butter cups!
    • Dark Chocolate Keto Fudge combines cream cheese and rich chocolate for a soft, decadent treat with only 3 net carbs.
    • Strawberry Coconut Flour Mug Cake whips up in the microwave in a matter of minutes! You can also frost it for a cute little mini low carb cake.
    • Keto Key Lime Cheesecake is a perfect little no bake dessert that can be made in a jar for individual servings ready to go.
    • Peanut Butter Low Carb Ice Cream Bars are a delicious cold treat that are so easy to make!

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    Recipe

    Low Carb Black Forest Cheesecake Mousse

    Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

    5 from 8 votes
    This low carb no bake black forest cheesecake mousse is perfect for summer. Top with shaved chocolate or a fresh cherry. Can be made into a sugar free pie.
    Prep Time:5 minutes mins
    Total Time:5 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 278

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    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ¼ cup cocoa
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla stevia drops
    • ¼ teaspoon monk fruit liquid extract
    • 1 teaspoon cherry extract use vanilla for regular chocolate flavor
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Beat cream cheese, cocoa, stevia, monk fruit, and cherry extract until smooth.
    • In separate bowl, beat heavy cream with mixer until stiff peaks form.
    • Fold half of the whipped cream into cream cheese, then fold in the rest of the whipped cream.
    • Beat with an electric mixer on high until light and fluffy.
    • Pipe into individual serving dishes and top each with a fresh cherry or grated chocolate, if desired.
    • Refrigerate for at least two hours.

    Notes

    Recipe can be doubled to use as a no bake pie filling. 

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278 | Carbohydrates: 4.5g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 27.1g | Sodium: 156mg | Fiber: 1.2g

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 3.3 g | % Carbs: 4.8 % | % Protein: 6.1 % | % Fat: 89 % | SmartPoints: 8
    Values
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        [sodium] => 156
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    First Published: July 13, 2015... Last Updated: March 9, 2020

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    Comments

    1. agnes

      September 12, 2020 at 2:03 am

      your metric system doesn't work - i'm french and doesn't know about oz

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        September 12, 2020 at 9:41 am

        It's likely a setting in your browser that isn't letting the conversion link work. It works for me and I'm getting 226.8 g cream cheese for the 8 ounces of cream cheese.

        Reply
    2. Kelly

      March 12, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I love chocolate mousse! So easy to make and enjoy!

      Reply
    3. Heather | Hug For Your Belly

      March 11, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      That cherry extract is genius and I love that there is no baking involved!

      Reply
    4. ChihYu

      March 11, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious! I could eat the whole bowl!

      Reply
    5. Donny

      March 11, 2020 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      I love any recipe that's easy AND indulgent so I'll definitely be trying this! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    6. linda spiker

      March 10, 2020 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks for the step by step. I always find that helpful!

      Reply
    7. Jean Choi

      March 09, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      The texture is just so perfect! So thankful for a such a delicious keto dessert.

      Reply
    8. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica

      March 09, 2020 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      What's not to love about this dessert? It comes together in 5 minutes! I also really like the fact that we can double the recipe and make a pie! So creative. Thanks Lisa!

      Reply
    9. Adele

      February 15, 2020 at 10:39 am

      I couldn’t find cherry flavoring, so I substituted strawberry flavor. They came out so Delicious! I will be definitely making this again and again! Thank you for a chocolatey dessert. It surely hits the sweet spot.

      Reply
    10. Angela Farnell

      April 07, 2018 at 8:18 am

      I made a similar recipe (lemon cheesecake mousse) that called for beating the cream cheese, sweetener, and flavorings, then adding the cream and beating till fluffy. It was plenty light and airy for us and saved a bowl and a step.

      Reply
    11. Jenn

      January 03, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Buy a second bowl for your Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Makes tbese 2 bowl recipes a snap!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 04, 2018 at 8:27 am

        That's for sure! I usually just wash in between.

        Reply
    12. Elizabeth Martin

      April 24, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      When I have recipes that require the possible use of more than one set of beaters, I read the recipe first.If the recipe requires whipped cream, I whip the cream as required and then put it in the fridge while I use the mixer, with the beaters still with some whipped cream on them to mix the other ingredients.The same goes for recipes requiring eggs.If the eggs are separated, I beat the whites first in one bowl, then the yolks with the other ingredients as the recipe requires.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        April 24, 2017 at 9:47 pm

        Great tips!

        Reply
    13. Barbara

      August 21, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Could you use agave instead of monk fruit?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 21, 2016 at 3:20 pm

        I don't recommend agave because it isn't low carb. I touch of it probably wouldn't hurt. You need about 1/4 cup sugar equivalent to replace the monk fruit.

        Reply
    14. Amy

      May 18, 2016 at 8:59 am

      What is Monk Fruit and is it necessary or is there a substitute for it?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 18, 2016 at 1:45 pm

        It's a concentrated sweetener that enhances the taste of stevia. You can leave it out and replace it with more stevia or another sweetener.

        Reply
    15. Luci

      May 12, 2016 at 11:48 pm

      What is monk food extract and where do I find it?

      Reply
    16. Linda

      March 09, 2016 at 9:10 am

      How long will this keep in the fridge? Freezable?

      Reply
      • Cheryl

        April 10, 2020 at 10:33 pm

        I am going to try it as a fruit dip for strawberries. It is the middle of the coronavirus lockdown and I have a 1/2 brick of cream cheese and need something sweet.

        Reply
      • Lynn

        May 08, 2021 at 11:09 pm

        Can I make this the night before? How long will it keep in the fridge?

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          May 09, 2021 at 7:21 am

          This should last at least a week in the fridge.

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