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Easy Chocolate Mousse

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A rich, smooth, and fluffy chocolate mousse made with just three ingredients and no eggs. Quick to prepare and perfect for any chocolate lover.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 43 minutes
  • Yield: 8 half-cup servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Whipping
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

500 ml whipping cream (around 35% fat, suitable for whipping)

250 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped (preferably 50% – 60% cocoa solids)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat 250 ml of the cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until bubbles form around the edges.
  2. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Add vanilla extract and let sit for 1 minute.
  3. Whisk gently until smooth and fully melted.
  4. Add the remaining 250 ml cold cream and whisk to combine.
  5. Optionally taste and sweeten with caster or icing sugar if desired.
  6. Chill mixture until very cold (several hours or overnight in the fridge, or 1 hour in the freezer, stirring every 10–15 minutes).
  7. Once chilled, whip with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Do not overwhip.
  8. Spoon or pipe into serving glasses or bowls.
  9. Serve immediately for a soft texture or refrigerate for 1–2 hours for a firmer mousse.

Notes

  • Do not overwhip the mousse or it may split or become grainy.
  • Chill thoroughly before whipping for best texture.
  • Sweeten to taste if the chocolate is too bitter.
  • Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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