Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients
For the Mousse:
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese (or light cream cheese for WW/SW)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or fat-free Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water)
- 2 tablespoons erythritol or any 0-calorie sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cocoa powder and salt
For the Topping (optional):
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- A few dark chocolate shavings (sugar-free)
Instructions
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Whip the Cream:
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside. -
Mix the Base:
In another bowl, beat mascarpone (or cream cheese), sweetener, vanilla, and coffee mixture until smooth and creamy. -
Fold Together:
Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee-cheese mixture until fluffy and well combined. -
Serve:
Spoon into dessert glasses or ramekins, smooth the tops, and dust with cocoa powder. -
Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to set the texture and deepen the flavors.
Plan Notes
- Keto / Low Carb: ~4g net carbs per serving
- Weight Watchers: ~4–6 points (use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream/mascarpone)
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Slimming World:
- Free if made with fat-free Greek yogurt and sweetener
- Syns: Mascarpone (~2 syns per tablespoon) or cream (~2.5 syns per tablespoon)
- Use cocoa powder (½ syn per tsp) for dusting
Gluten-Free
No sugar, no flour, no baking needed
Optional Variations
- Add a layer of coffee-soaked almond flour crumbs or keto biscuit crumble for a “classic tiramisu” touch.
- Mix in a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa into the mousse for a mocha flavor.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra decadence.
