Foolproof 3-Ingredient Silky Chocolate Mousse
Make a rich, light, and airy chocolate mousse using only three ingredients. This recipe is quick, requires no baking, and sets fast.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Total Time: 72 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat 1/4 cup of the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan until it just simmers. Do not boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let it sit for two minutes, then whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- In a separate, chilled bowl, combine the remaining 3/4 cup of heavy whipping cream and the sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture to lighten it.
- Carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined. Do not overmix; stop folding when no white streaks remain.
- Spoon the mousse into individual serving cups or ramekins.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- For an elegant presentation, top with a dusting of cocoa powder or a single fresh raspberry before serving.
- You can use semi-sweet chocolate if you prefer a sweeter mousse.
- This mousse sets best when chilled for two hours or more.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 90