Easy Chocolate Mousse for two

Name: Easy Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 126 min
Ingredients: 4 oz Chocolate ((semi-sweet or dark) chopped); 1/2 cup Whipping cream ((38% or more)); 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 2 tbsp Liqueur (Kahlua, Baileys or Cream de Cocoa ); ½ tsp Coffee powder (or espresso)

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This easy chocolate mousse is a twist on the classic French mousse. It uses only two main ingredients and is rich, creamy, and decadent, yet light and airy. Perfect when you want to celebrate a special occasion like Valentine's day or mother's day with your loved one.

Chocolate mousse glasses for two — Valentines Day Chocolate Mousse for two

One of our all-time favorite desserts in the family is the classic mousse. In fact, we love ours with a little Bailey's or Irish cream.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I thought it would be the perfect time to make with it again. But, the other couple with us did not eat eggs. So, I made this eggless version which makes it so much easier.

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About this mousse
Ingredients and substitutes
Step by step instructions (pin)
Frequently asked questions
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About this mousse

The original mousse, of course, is made with chocolate, egg yolks, whipped egg whites, and whipped cream. It does involve a few extra steps.

However, in this recipe, we remove the eggs completely and make the mousse with just chocolate and whipped cream. To maintain the light and airy texture we add more whipped cream.

This recipe makes two generous servings but you can make four decent servings. My son made this mousse for me on Mother's day last year which I thought was just perfect for the occasion too.

The two important things to note with this recipe is

Use high-fat whipping cream no less than 38%. Otherwise, the mousse will not set.
Make sure the chocolate is cooled before you fold it into the whipped cream. Otherwise, the chocolate will seize.

Ingredients and substitutes

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.

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Chocolate mousse and strawberries on a wooden board — Valentines Day Chocolate Mousse for two

Step by step instructions (pin)

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate at 50% power. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler
Tip - For a double boiler, place a saucepan with 2-inches of water on medium heat. Add chocolate to a heat-proof bowl. Place the bowl on top of the saucepan.
Add coffee powder and liqueur and combine well. Set aside to cool.

Mixing chocolate mousse in a bowl. — Homemade Chocolate Mousse with just 3 ingredients

In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the whipping cream with vanilla extract to stiff peaks.
Fold cooled chocolate with whipped cream (save some whipped cream for garnish)
Tip - the best way to do this is to add a few tablespoons of whipped cream to the melted chocolate first. Combine well then fold the remaining together. This way the chocolate will not seize.

A bowl fo whipped cream. — Homemade Chocolate Mousse with just 3 ingredients

Divide the mousse between 4 individual mousse cups. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream. I served with fresh strawberries on the side.

Chocolate mousse and strawberries — Valentines Day Chocolate Mousse for two

Frequently asked questions

How long with this mousse keep?

This mousse will last in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Having said that, mousse is made up of whipped cream which starts to lose volume after about 2 days.

Why does chocolate mousse become grainy?

Grainy chocolate mousse happens only when you add warm chocolate to cold whipped cream. Make sure the melted chocolate is cooled and then fold a little whipped cream to the chocolate first. This will temper the chocolate and it won't seize when you combine the two.

Can you over whip chocolate mousse?

You can but not in this recipe. Here we whip the cream separately and then fold melted chocolate into the whipped cream. You can, however, over whip the cream and if that happens just add a tablespoon of milk or cream and whip for a few seconds more.

Can I make this a vegan chocolate mousse? What do I replace the dairy with?

Perhaps not. This recipe works best as is. But I do have a vegan chocolate mousse that you must check out.

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