Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Melt the dark chocolate gently if using, and dissolve the espresso powder in a teaspoon of hot water; let both cool slightly.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl on medium speed until completely smooth and lump-free, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, lemon juice or yogurt, salt, and butter if using; beat until silky and fully combined.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks until light and fluffy.
- Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining cream in batches until airy and uniform.
- Swirl in the melted dark chocolate if using for beautiful ribbons without overmixing.
- Spoon into ramekins or jars and chill for at least 1 hour to set; for a firmer, scoopable texture, freeze 20–30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with cocoa nibs, shaved dark chocolate, flaky sea salt, or a few raspberries and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Chill tools if your kitchen is warm to achieve best whipped cream volume. Adjust sweetness as needed since different brands vary in intensity.
