Easy Chocolate Mousse – 3 ingredients

One of our all-time favorite desserts as a couple is mousse. No, let me correct that  – It’s dark chocolate mousse. We both love a good dark chocolate mousse with Bailey’s. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I thought it would be the perfect time to make with it again. But instead of making an elaborate classic chocolate mousse I decided to make an easier version. I call it a cheat’s version with just three ingredients -chocolate, cream, and vanilla. Of course, you can add a little liquor in there to celebrate the special day but that’s up to you.

Useful Tips and Tools

• I like to use my stand mixer with a whisk attachment to whip the cream, and yet a hand mixer works just as well.
• Also, a few mixing bowls to melt the chocolate and combine all the ingredients

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)

• Chocolate – Always use good quality chocolate not cooking chocolate or baking chocolate. Any chocolate that you love to eat on its own, is a good candidate for desserts.
  I love using dark chocolate. I do like my chocolate about 60 to 70% but you can use anything between 55 to 70%.
• Whipping Cream – this has got to be a good 38% fat or more, no less. Otherwise, it will not whip.
• Liqueur – This is completely optional and can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version. I am a huge fan of Bailey’s or Kahlua so often I will splurge a few extra tbsp in my hot chocolate or mousse recipes. In fact, you must try my butterscotch bailey’s Irish cream.
• Coffee – This is a great combination with chocolate but can be omitted if you don’t have coffee on hand.

How to Make An Easy Chocolate Mousse (Save/Pin)

• Melt chocolate in a microwave or double boiler –
• Add liqueur and combine well. set aside to cool.

• Whip cream to stiff peaks.
• Fold cooled chocolate with whipped cream (save some whipped cream for garnish)

• Start by adding a little whipped cream to the melted chocolate. Combine well – then add some more. This way the chocolate will not seize.
• Pour into four individual serving cups. Give it a tap so it settles down

• Chill for at least an hour before you serve.
• Garnish with strawberries and whipped cream.

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Easy Chocolate Mousse

Author: Veena Azmanov

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 1 min

Total Time: 3 hrs 6 mins

Calories: 273kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings

Description

This is my cheat’s recipe for chocolate mousse. One I make when I need something quick and easy with little time to prep or chill. It uses only three ingredients and is rich, creamy, and decadent, yet light and airy. Perfect when you want to celebrate a special occasion or just Valentine’s Day with your loved one.

Ingredients

• 100 grams (3.53 oz) Dark chocolate
• 120 ml (0.51 cups) Whipping cream
• 1 tsp (1 tsp) Vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) Liquor Kahlua, Baileys or Cream de Cocoa (optional)
• 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) Coffee or espresso (optional)

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE – 4 servings

Instructions

• Melt chocolate in a microwave or double boiler –
• Add liqueur and combine well. set aside to cool.
• Whip cream to stiff peaks.
• Fold cooled chocolate with whipped cream (save some whipped cream for garnish)
• Start by adding a little whipped cream to the melted chocolate. Combine well – then add some more. This way the chocolate will not seize.
• Pour into four individual serving cups. Give it a tap so it settles down
• Chill for at least an hour before you serve.
• Garnish with strawberries and whipped cream.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Easy Chocolate Mousse

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 13g65%

Cholesterol 42mg14%

Sodium 17mg1%

Potassium 201mg6%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 441IU9%

Calcium 38mg4%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

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