This keto chocolate whipped cream is made in the food processor with heavy cream, cocoa powder, and stevia. It's superb with fresh berries and also works beautifully as frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
I'm a whipped cream connoisseur. Did I tell you about the time when all I wanted for dessert in a nice restaurant was a bowl of whipped cream? I was too shy to ask, but my husband, bless his soul, asked for me. They were happy to oblige! This whipped cream is easy to make and delicious. It's a nice variation of regular keto whipped cream. I love it as a dip for fresh strawberries. It's also excellent as frosting.
Ingredients
You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this dessert. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:
- Heavy whipping cream: You can use one without any gums or thickeners, but do make sure it's labeled as "whipping" cream. You want it to have enough fat.
- Vanilla extract: Sometimes, I use a tablespoon of brandy instead, as shown in the video. If you use vanilla extract, it's best to use the real thing and not the artificially flavored stuff.
- Sweetener: I use stevia. You can use a powdered sweetener instead if you'd like.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: It's best to use Dutch-processed cocoa powder in this recipe. It's milder and less acidic than natural cacao powder.
Variations
The best way to vary this recipe is to use different flavor extracts. So, instead of 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, I sometimes use ½ teaspoon of coconut extract, almond extract, or orange extract.
Instructions
You can make this dessert right in your food processor! The food processor makes excellent, thick whipped cream - no elbow grease required. Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps for making this recipe.
You simply place all the ingredients, in no particular order, in your food processor bowl.
Process them into whipped cream. This should take about one minute.
Transfer to a bowl and serve.
Expert Tip
It's easy to use the food processor in this recipe. But since it's so efficient, do keep an eye on it and try to avoid over-whipping. If you over-whip and end up with thick chocolate butter (still delicious but not what we're going for here), try whisking in 2 more tablespoons of heavy cream.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! I make this recipe with cocoa powder, and it turns out wonderfully smooth and delicious.
It's best to use cocoa processed with alkali (Dutch-processed). It will be darker, milder, and less bitter than natural cacao powder. It's not that natural cacao powder will be bad in this recipe - but Dutched will produce superior results.
I use stevia glycerite in this recipe. I like the glycerite formulation because it nearly eliminates the bitter aftertaste typical of stevia. You can use a granulated sweetener if you prefer, but make sure it's powdered to prevent a grainy texture.
Serving Suggestions
You can use this whipped cream as frosting for cakes and cupcakes. It's perfect with chocolate cupcakes, keto peanut butter mug cake, keto coconut cake, keto mini cheesecakes, and almond flour cake.
I also like it as a topping for homemade frozen yogurt. Sometimes, I serve it with berries for a simple yet elegant dessert. I like to layer it with strawberries or raspberries. It looks so pretty!
Storing Leftovers
You can store this whipped cream in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days, but it's best to make it on the day you plan on serving it. I don't recommend freezing it.
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Recipe Card
Keto Chocolate Whipped Cream
Video
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon stevia glycerite - equals 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder - unsweetened, processed with alkali
Instructions
- Place the heavy whipping cream, vanilla, sweetener, and cocoa powder in your food processor bowl.
- Process on high for about one minute, until the mixture magically turns into thick whipped cream. If needed, stop once to scrape the sides and bottom of the food processor bowl.
- Transfer the whipped cream to a bowl and serve with berries or use it to frost cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
- You can use heavy cream without any gums or thickeners, but do make sure it's labeled as "whipping" cream. You want it to have enough fat.
- You can replace the stevia with 3 tablespoons of a powdered sweetener.
- It's best to use Dutch-processed cocoa powder in this recipe. It's milder and less acidic than natural cacao powder.
- It's easy to use the food processor in this recipe. But since it's so efficient, do keep an eye on it and try to avoid over-whipping. If you over-whip and end up with thick chocolate butter (still delicious but not what we're going for here), try whisking in 2 more tablespoons of heavy cream.
- You can store this whipped cream in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days, but it's best to make it on the day you plan on serving it. I don't recommend freezing it.
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harry says
Hi
can i mix the heavy cream on low for a few min and then add the rest of the ing?
my heavy cream becomes stiff very quickly even on low
i wouldnt even try medium speed. it will turn to butter,
Vered DeLeeuw says
Hi Harry,
I love your question because it highlights how, even when a recipe is meticulously tested and written, people should adjust it to their own kitchen, equipment, ingredients, and climate.
So, the answer is yes - you know your ingredients better than I do, and it's a great idea to adjust the recipe accordingly.
Linda Hagerty says
Can you suggest a substitute for a food processor? Looking forward to trying!
Vered DeLeeuw says
Hi Linda,
You can whip it the old-fashioned way. Use a metal bowl. Chill the bowl and mixer attachments for 15 minutes in the freezer - cream whips best when very cold. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream, vanilla extract, stevia, and cocoa powder on medium-high speed for 3–4 minutes.