Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Indulge in this light and airy chocolate mousse with a rich chocolate flavor that’s not overly sweet. With no eggs required, this quick and easy dessert is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups (4-6 servings)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate baking bar
- 1 tsp cocoa powder, Dutch processed
- 60 ml (1/4 c) water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
For Whipped Cream:
- 237 ml (1 c) heavy cream
- 12 g (1 Tbs) granulated sugar
- Pinch of table salt or 1/8 tsp kosher salt
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Caramel (optional)
Instructions
- Roughly chop the chocolate: Place in a bowl and melt in the microwave.
- Prepare cocoa mixture: Boil water, add cocoa powder, and whisk.
- Combine chocolate and cocoa: Mix in the vanilla.
- Whip the cream: Combine cream, sugar, and salt to soft peaks.
- Combine whipped cream and chocolate: Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture gently.
- Chill: Pour mousse into cups, refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Garnish: Add whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and berries before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the sugar in the whipped cream.
- Ensure all utensils and bowls are dry before melting chocolate.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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