Keto Espresso Mascarpone Mousse

This keto espresso mascarpone mousse is amazingly rich, creamy, and delicious. The espresso takes this decadent dessert over the top!

It takes just 10 minutes to make this awesome keto espresso mascarpone mousse! But if you don’t tell them, no one would ever guess this dessert is so easy to make or that it’s incredibly low in carbs. I hope you’ll love this mousse as much as my family does!

What’s the difference between cream cheese and mascarpone cheese?

There are quite a few similarities between cream cheese and mascarpone cheese. They’re both made from cow’s milk, and they look similar to one another in that they are both white. They’re also both creamy. They do, however, have distinct differences. Cream cheese originated in America and mascarpone originated in Italy. Texture wise, cream cheese is firmer, and mascarpone is creamier. Comparing the taste of each, cream cheese is more tangy, while mascarpone is a bit sweeter. The biggest distinguishing difference between the two is the amount of milk fat each contains. The fat content of cream cheese is typically between 30-40%. Mascarpone has a much higher fat content, containing about 60-75% fat. You’ll find both cream cheese and mascarpone cheese in both sweet and savory dishes as they bring awesome taste, richness, and creaminess to both. If you’d prefer, you can substitute with cream cheese for your mousse.

What other ingredients go into this keto espresso mascarpone mousse?

To our mascarpone, we add just a few simple but delicious ingredients to make this mousse. We start with adding keto powdered sugar, vanilla, and just a pinch of salt. For my sugar, I used the Swerve brand. It contains zero calories and zero net carbs, and it’s delicious. I love the awesome coffee flavor that espresso adds to this mousse. If you’d prefer, you can use very strong coffee instead. Whichever you use, you’ll want to make sure it’s completely cooled before adding it. We then add heavy whipping cream and beat the mousse until it thickens. You can serve this decadent mousse as is, but you also have some fun topping options. You can top your mousse with some keto whipped cream. If you’d like, you can also sprinkle some cinnamon on top or you can top your mousse with some grated or shaved keto chocolate.

How do I make homemade keto whipped cream to top this keto espresso mascarpone mousse?

It’s incredibly easy to make homemade keto whipped cream. And once you make your own, you’ll find it’s superior in both taste and creaminess and won’t ever want anything else!😊I recommend chilling your mixing bowl and beaters for 15-20 minutes in the freezer before using. Then to your chilled bowl, you’ll add 1 cup of heaving whipping cream, 2 tablespoons of keto powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Then you’ll simply beat this mixture until heavy peaks form. Heavy peaks mean when you remove the beaters, they form peaks which completely hold their shape. You can easily double this recipe for whipped cream if you’d like. You can also make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.

Here are a few more creamy keto desserts I think you’ll enjoy!

Cassandra’s Keto Mini Cheesecakes

Cinnamon Sugar Keto Cheesecake Bars

Keto Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Keto Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Pie

Helpful Hints:

*You can give your mousse a taste and add even more sugar if you’d prefer.

*You can serve this mousse immediately, or you can make it ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to serve.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large mixing bowl
• Electric mixer
• Measuring cups

Splash of Encouragement:

***Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8***