Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Make this Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe the next time you're looking for an easy but fancy dessert. This recipe has no cook time and uses only four ingredients. A winner for all chocolate lovers!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 515kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream chilled and divided
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup of the heavy cream with the chocolate chips. Stir well and allow it to completely melt, about 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the remaining chilled whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Using you electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into a large clean mixing bowl. With a rubber spatula, spoon a small amount of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Gently stir in to lighten the chocolate. Then fold remaining whipped cream into the chocolate. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Spoon the chocolate mousse into 4 individual dessert cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Serve chilled with extra whipped cream and/or fresh berries.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 515
Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Fat 44g68%
Saturated Fat 27g169%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 87mg29%
Sodium 25mg1%
Potassium 327mg9%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1116IU22%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.