Life is too short to not have chocolate. And easy chocolate mousse is one of the most sublime ways to enjoy it. Once you try this simple recipe you’ll Go Boxless and shun the store bought stuff forever.
Traditional chocolate mousse is made with eggs in an involved process that can be intimidating. Our mousse uses freshly whipped cream and melted chocolate and is almost guaranteed to be delicious.
You’ll need semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate for this mousse. I used a bar with more than 70% cocoa, but semi-sweet chips can also be used. If using a bar, chop it into smaller pieces to help it melt more quickly.
It’s easy to burn chocolate in the microwave so I prefer to melt it in a heat proof bowl over gently simmering water as shown in the photo below.
Make sure to buy heavy cream or whipping cream and store it in the coldest part of the refrigerator for best results.
This recipe makes enough easy chocolate mousse for three or four servings. Feel free to garnish with more whipped cream, chopped nuts or berries as desired.
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (100 gram bar is fine), chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- pinch salt (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar (okay to add more if you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Method:
- Melt the chocolate, butter and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Meanwhile, use a mixer to whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Remove the melted chocolate from the heat and fold in the whipped cream. Use a spatula to help scrap the chocolate from the bottom of the bowl. Be gentle and continue to fold. Eventually it will turn a yummy dark color and mix together.
- Spoon into bowls or ramekins.
- Serve right away or store in the fridge until ready.
- Garnish as desired before serving.
Too easy. I should make this every week…
Easy Chocolate Mousse is the dessert portion of a menu I’ve developed for Valentine’s Day. Tuesday we made Pan Braised Pork Medallions with Sherry Gravy and yesterday I shared a technique for making Easy Roasted Potatoes. Stop by tomorrow to get the detailed meal plan, shopping list and printable menu.
Stopping by to thank you for sharing at One More Time Events and to let you know you have been featured. Hope to see you at this weeks party…Hugs, Tammy
Wow! Thank you so much 🙂
HI Lydia~ I’m stopping in from Let’s Get Real today. This recipe looks absolutely delicious. Perfect for an elegant occasion or late night sweet-tooth attack. I can’t wait to try it. We don’t eat too many desserts these days so this will most certainly be a big hit in my house.
Hi Christina, I hope you get a chance to make it. I used a lesser amount of sugar and it was still very sweet to me. I’m sure you all will enjoy it!
I have never made mousse because I heard how hard it was to make. Now I am going to try it! YAY! Thank you!
Looks like a fun & simple recipe! Found you on a link up today 🙂
A new follower…Rachael @ Diamonds in the Rough (http://www.parentingandhomeschoolinginfaith.com)
It’s very easy and tastes sooooo good! Thanks for dropping by and taking the time to comment 🙂
I absolutely love chocolate and Lydia, this looks amazing! I’ve never made pudding or mousse before but you make it look so simple! Thanks for sharing this with us at Countdown in Style! Don’t forget to stop by Friday to see if you are featured! xo
Brittnei, I’m sure you could make this version. You’ll love it!
Ohhhh, I wish I could dig my spoon in right now! Stopping by as co-host of Homemade link Party.
This does look really easy! Hmmm…Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
This looks sooo good! I have such a sweet tooth right now too… lol Going to have to pin this one! Thanks for linking up at Countdown in Style! 🙂
Oh I love chocolate, but homemade mousse has always seemed intimidating. Thanks for this alternative, I will be trying it.
I am still amazed at how nice the mousse turns out without the eggs.
Ooooh definitely pinning this! I have never made mousse but I think I could handle this recipe. Thanks for sharing! Stopping by from Bloggers Brags Weekly Pinterest party!
Emily
I’m sure you can handle it! Enjoy! 🙂
I totally pinned this! I need to try it! 🙂
Thanks again for joining the Link Up this week!
It’s so easy, Jess. You’ll love it 🙂
YUM… chocolate anything is perfect. Thanks for sharing them on Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party and I hope that you will join us again this week for our Snack Food theme party.
Thanks, Marlys. I’m all about the snacks! 🙂
Yummy! You found my weakness – chocolate. Pinned! Thank you for sharing with Countdown in Style!
You’re not alone in your weakness 🙂
Thanks so much for joining us at Marvelous Mondays Pinned to my Marvelous Mondays board!
Great! I appreciate it 🙂
Thanks for sharing at the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party! Pinning to the party board and can’t wait to see what happiness posts you share next week! Have a terrific week!
Cathy
APeekIntoMyParadise.com
I’m chocoholic!! And I love how easy this is, I might just try this anytime soon. Looks really yummy too. Thanks for sharing with us on Countdown in Style! 🙂
It’s shockingly easy and so delicious! Thanks for dropping by and taking the time to comment 🙂
G’day! LOVE chocolate Mousse Lydia! YUM!
Thanks for sharing!
Viewed as part of the Foodie Friends Friday Valentine’s Day Party!
Cheers! Joanne
Love a simple but utterly delish recipe. Thanks for sharing
ooooooh! You had me at dark chocolate! YUM!
so easy!!! pinned 🙂