Easy chocolate mousse recipe

Easy Chocolate Mousse

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8 servings

Whip up restaurant-quality mousse in minutes with this deliciously decadent and easy chocolate mousse recipe.

Made with 5 simple ingredients, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with grated chocolate swirls, it is sure to be a hit!

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

what you'll need
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 208mg 69%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 15g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 6%
Iron 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Whisk together egg yolks, 2 Tbsp sugar and ¾ cup heavy cream in medium saucepan over medium-low heat, approximately 3-4 minutes (be careful not to overcook; remove from heat when mixture sticks to back of spoon).
  2. Add melted chocolate and vanilla. Strain and allow mixture to cool.
  3. With electric mixer whisk remaining heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside and refrigerate 1 cup of whipped cream for mousse topping.
  4. When chocolate mixture is completely cool, gently fold in non-topping whipped cream.
  5. Carefully fill serving containers and refrigerate, a minimum of 3 hours.
  6. Before serving, add small dollop of whipped cream and a grated chocolate!
One Last Thing

Use a microplane to grate chocolate for an extra special garnish!

Easy chocolate mousse recipe