World’s Easiest Chocolate Mousse Recipe
A quick and easy chocolate mousse that is perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in. This dessert combines rich chocolate with a light, airy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (175g) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- Optional: whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and water. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate is smooth (about 1-1.5 minutes).
- Add the vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract once the chocolate is melted and glossy.
- Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream gently.
- Chill: Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries for garnish. This mousse can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse, easy dessert, quick dessert, chocolate lover, French dessert