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Keto Moonies

Rich fugdy brownies topped with chocolate mousse for a balanced of flavor and texture
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Keto, Ketogenic
Keyword: Brownies, Chocolate, Comfort Food, Dessert, Keto, Mousse
Servings: 8
Calories: 379kcal
Cost: $14

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixer

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 8 tbsp/1 stick Butter, unsalted
  • 4 ounces Unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 3 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ½ Cup Monk Fruit or Allulose
  • Cup Cocoa Powder, Dutch blend gives the best flavor
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • Cup Almond Flour, finely ground
  • 2 tsp Coconut Flour
  • 2 large Egg, room temperature
  • 1 large Egg Yolk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

Mousse

  • 1 + ½ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tbsp Monk Fruit or Allulose, powdered
  • 1 Square No Sugar Chocolate, for shaving as a garnish

Instructions

Brownies

  • Prepare 8x8 baking dish by lining with parchment paper
  • Preheat Oven to 350°F
  • Melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate then allow to cool slightly while assembling remaining brownie ingredients
  • Combine sweetener, cocoa powder, baking powder, almond flour, and coconut flour in a mixing bowl. Stir to evenly blend
  • Add the eggs, vanilla, melted butter and chocolate to the dry ingredients.
  • Mix just until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Add heavy whipping cream and mix for about 30 seconds.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until you see the sides begin to pull away from the edge of the pan. The center will have a slight jiggle but should not be soupy. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before adding mousse.

Mousse

  • Combine heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder and sweetener in the bowl of a mixer
  • Whip ingredients on low until fully combined
  • Gradually increase speed to medium/high and whip until a thick mousse forms

Assembly

  • Spread mouse evenly on top of cooled brownies
  • Garnish with shaved chocolate and cut into 8 even pieces

Notes

brownie and mousse combine for a balance of chocolate flavor in these Keto Moonies
8 servings - 379 Calories  |  6g Total/2.2g Net Carb  |  40.4g Fat  |  4.7g Protein