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

Prep Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins

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Ingredients

 

Yield: 8 servings

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• 4 egg yolks
• 5 Tbsp sugar, divided
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• whipped cream, dairy or dairy-free
• chocolate, grated, for garnish, optional

Instructions

 

• 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).
• Add melted chocolate and vanilla. Strain and allow mixture to cool.
• 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.
• When chocolate mixture is completely cool, gently fold in non-topping whipped cream.
• Carefully fill serving containers and refrigerate, a minimum of 3 hours.
• Before serving, add small dollop of whipped cream and a grated chocolate!

Notes

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

Author: Lindsay Viker

Course: Dessert

Calories: 378kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 208mg, Sodium: 34mg, Potassium: 82mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g

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