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Easy chocolate mousse served in a white bowl, topped with whipped cream and a spoonful ready to enjoy.

Easy Chocolate Mousse

Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
This easy chocolate mousse is made with chocolate chips and no eggs. It’s smooth, creamy, and light as air, making it an effortless dessert that always impresses.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream , divided
  • 3-4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • dash vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

For serving: whipped cream & chocolate shavings

Instructions

  • Melt chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup heavy cream in the microwave using 20-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
  • Whip cream. In a separate chilled bowl, whip remaining 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 3-4 Tablespoons powdered sugar, pinch of vanilla and salt until soft peaks form. I liked to use an electric hand mixer.
  • Fold chocolate into whipped cream. Once the melted chocolate is at room temperature, gently fold into the whipped cream. Make sure to do this gently to maintain the light and airy texture of the mousse.
  • Divide into bowls. Divide the chocolate mousse mixture into serving glasses or bowls. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mousse is set.
  • Serve. Once the mousse is set, remove from the refrigerator. If you'd like it softer, leave out about 10 minutes before serving. When ready to serve, top with a dollop of whipped cream and some chocolate shavings.

Notes

Chocolate: You can experiment with the type of chocolate chips you use. You can also chop your own chocolate from a bar. 
For serving: Serve in small bowls. This mousse is rich, so a little goes a long way. Add extra whipped cream and fresh berries if desired. 
Storage: Best served the first day. Store in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 14mg, Potassium: 208mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 598IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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