World’s Easiest 3-Ingredient Silky Chocolate Mousse
Make a rich, creamy, and light chocolate mousse using only three simple ingredients. This no-bake dessert sets quickly and is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Place the chopped chocolate in a medium, heatproof bowl.
- Heat half of the heavy cream (1/2 cup) in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to melt the chocolate completely.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture until completely smooth and glossy. Set aside and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a separate, chilled bowl, whip the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream and the optional sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture to lighten it.
- Carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined and no white streaks remain. Do not overmix to keep the mousse airy.
- Spoon the mousse into individual serving cups or ramekins.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- For a richer taste, use bittersweet chocolate (70% cacao or higher).
- You can substitute the sugar with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for flavoring.
- This mousse is excellent made a day ahead of serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 95