Easy Basic Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Indulge in this luxuriously smooth and decadent chocolate mousse! This easy recipe requires minimal effort and creates a stunning dessert, perfect for serving in bittersweet chocolate cups for an elegant finish or as a rich and creamy filling for your favorite cake. Easily scale the recipe up or down to suit your needs. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this simple yet sophisticated treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 173.6 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Basic Chocolate Mousse

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How to Make Easy Basic Chocolate Mousse

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 4 ounces (113g) of bittersweet chocolate, melted, and 1/4 cup (59ml) of heavy cream. Gently whisk until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1/4 cup (50g) of granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the whipped egg mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. In a clean bowl, whip 1 cup (240ml) of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide the mousse into individual serving dishes or use as a cake filling.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to set completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

47g

Carbs

3g