Easy Creamy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
A quick and fuss-free chocolate mousse made with just heavy cream, dark chocolate, and sugar. Smooth, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
- 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Chop 6 oz (170 g) of dark chocolate into small pieces. Melt it in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth and glossy. Let cool to about 90°F (32°C).
- Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of cold heavy cream into a chilled mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (25 g) of granulated sugar. Whip with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Fold about one-third of the whipped cream gently into the melted chocolate to lighten it.
- Carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully combined, using gentle folding motions to keep the mousse airy.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. For quicker serving, chill for 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh berries, cocoa powder, or mint leaves.
Notes
Use good-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa) for best flavor. Melted chocolate should be warm, not hot, to avoid melting whipped cream. Whip cream to soft peaks only. Chill mousse at least 1 hour for best texture. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with chilled full-fat coconut cream and use dairy-free dark chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (120 g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 13
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 3
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