These Keto Chocolate Christmas Tree Mousse Cups are a delightful low-carb dessert perfect for holiday celebrations. The creamy, indulgent mousse is flavored with rich dark chocolate and vanilla, and the festive green color adds a touch of holiday cheer. With a decorative topping of sugar-free chocolate chips or shavings, these mousse cups are sure to impress your guests while keeping them in ketosis.
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream. 1/4 cup powdered erythritol. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 4 ounces dark chocolate 85% cocoa or higher, chopped. 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder. 1/2 teaspoon gelatin powder. Green food coloring. Sugar-free chocolate chips or shavings for decoration.
Instructions: In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Stir in the powdered erythritol and vanilla extract until dissolved. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, stirring until completely melted and smooth. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream. Let it sit for a minute to bloom. Microwave the gelatin and cream mixture for 15-20 seconds until the gelatin is dissolved. Pour the gelatin mixture into the chocolate mixture, stirring until well combined. Divide the mixture into two bowls. Add green food coloring to one bowl and mix until desired color is achieved. Refrigerate both mixtures for at least 4 hours or until set. Once set, use a piping bag to pipe alternating layers of green and chocolate mousse into small cups or glasses to resemble a Christmas tree. Top each mousse cup with sugar-free chocolate chips or shavings for decoration. Refrigerate until ready to serve.