Quick Chocolate Mousse
Prep Time
30 mins
Chill
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Chocolate Mousse is a quick and easy dessert that is loaded with chocolate flavors and made with no eggs. A classic recipe that requires a few simple ingredients, and is ready in minutes!
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Chocolate Mousse, Quick Chocolate Mousse
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 792 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 16 ounces high quality dark chocolate roughly chopped - milk or white chocolate work as well
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Place the chopped chocolate into a heatproof bowl.
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Next, heat one cup of heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it just starts to simmer.
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Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Leave for onee minute to melt, then stir until all of the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and shiny.
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Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gently, whisk in the remaining heavy whipping cream. Taste and adjust for sweetness, if needed add some powdered sugar.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, 6 hours or overnight.
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When ready to serve, using a hand mixer, whip the chocolate cream until stiff peaks form.
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Add to a piping bag and pipe into serving glasses or bowls.
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Serve it immediately or store, covered, in the fridge for several days.
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Drizzle with fudge before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Quick Chocolate Mousse
Amount Per Serving
Calories 792
Calories from Fat 828
% Daily Value*
Fat 92g142%
Saturated Fat 55g344%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 166mg55%
Sodium 68mg3%
Potassium 902mg26%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 12g50%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 1794IU36%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 160mg16%
Iron 14mg78%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.