Easy Chocolate Mousse
This easy chocolate mousse is the perfect light, and silky smooth chocolatey dessert. It's only a few ingredients, and only takes a few minutes to make this amazing dessert.
Servings: 5
Calories: 398kcal
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 oz semi sweet chocolate bar (finely chopped)
- 1 TBS salted butter
- 1 tsp instant coffee (optional)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the chopped chocolate, butter, and instant coffee to a large, microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 15 seconds intervals, stirring in between each interval, until the chocolate is melted and can be stirred smooth. (The coffee granules will still be there, but will continue to dissolve and won't be noticed later)
- Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powdered together into a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the heavy cream to a large bowl and whip it until it's frothy.
- Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar mixture a little at a time until fully combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Continue to whip the mixture until you have stiff peaks. Once they're stiff, stop mixing, do not overmix.
- Add 1/3 of the whipped cream to the melted chocolate bowl and carefully fold them together until no streaks are left. Be gently so the whipped cream doesn't deflate.
- Repeat another 2 times, with another 1/3, then the last 1/3 of the whipped cream.
- Divide the chocolate mousse between 6 serving bowls or jars and serve immediately. Or cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving, up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 956IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg