Chocolate Mousse Recipe is so delicious and creamy for a decadent dessert. Each bite has a light and fluffy texture with rich chocolate taste.
This chocolate dessert is very simple and uses the microwave to melt the chocolate. No double boiler needed. It is a delicious dessert with the perfect blend of chocolate and more.
Once you see how easy it is, you will make it frequently. You might also like our Chocolate Mousse Pie, French Silk Brownies and Cheesecake Mousse.
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Why This Recipe Works
Classic Chocolate Mousse consists of chocolate, eggs, heavy cream and a few other ingredients. It resembles pudding but with a lighter texture and soft peaks.
Each bite is so light and airy with so much chocolate flavor. Chocolate mousse is not cooked and has a much lighter airier texture than pudding.
Air bubbles are incorporated into mousse which makes it extremely light and airy.
Ingredients
Mousse
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate. This helps to prevent the mousse from being too sweet.
- Large Eggs. Yolks and white separated.
- Heavy Whipping Cream. It needs to be chilled. Do not remove from fridge until ready to use.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract will give it the best flavor.
Topping
- Powdered Sugar. Sift the powdered sugar to remove lumps.
- Chocolate Shavings. This looks so pretty on top.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Melt the butter and chocolate. I suggest breaking the chocolate into pieces. Heat in 20 second intervals until completely melted. Make sure to stir after each interval.
Step 2. Set aside the chocolate to cool slightly.
Step 3. Whisk the egg yolks together in a bowl.
Step 4. Stir the beaten egg yolks into the melted chocolate.
Step 5. Combine until well blended.
Step 6. Next, combine the egg whites and sugar in a mixing bowl.
Step 7. Use medium high speed until the egg whites are foamy and stiff peaks form.
Step 8. The texture of the peaks should stand straight up when the beaters are lifted from the mixture.
Step 9. Then fold this mixture into the chocolate with a spatula.
Step 10. Be careful not to over mix.
Step 11. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and vanilla on medium speed.
Step 12. Beat until stiff peaks are formed.
Step 13. Then fold into the chocolate mixture with the spatula until just combined.
Step 14. Finally, divide the mixture evenly into 6 serving bowls. Chill at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.
How to Make Topping
- When you are ready to serve, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks are formed. Dollop the whipped cream on the mouse when serving and top with the chocolate shavings. Enjoy!
Storage
You can easily make this mousse the day before serving. Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
The longer it is stored the less airy it will be. It will still taste amazing but not have the same airy texture.
Topping Ideas
- Shaved chocolate. Use leftover chocolate shavings to top each serving of chocolate mousse. It adds even more chocolate flavor and looks so fancy.
- Whipped Cream. Our recipe above for homemade whipped cream is divine. While being super easy to prepare, it adds another rich element to the dessert.
- Mini Chocolate Chips. Sprinkle the mini ones on top of the whipped cream before serving.
- Fruit. Add a few fresh raspberries or strawberries to each bowl.
- Crushed peppermint. For a holiday treat, sprinkle crushed peppermint on top.
- Oreo Cookies. Crush cookies and sprinkle on top for a kid favorite topping.
Pro Tips
- Room temperature ingredients. Make sure that all of the ingredients are at room temperature before making this recipe. With the exception of the heavy whipping cream. That needs to be chilled.
- High quality chocolate. Try to use the best chocolate available to you. Since the recipe does not have many ingredients, it will make a big difference in the outcome. Real chocolate is a must.
- Eggs in mousse. This is very important in order for the mousse to result in the light and fluffy texture. While there are versions that do not include eggs, they have a denser texture and not airy. Please note that raw eggs are not recommended for pregnant women.
- Fold egg whites. This step is key in the right consistency. The egg whites must be folding into the mixture and not not excessively beaten. Over beating the egg whites will result in a liquid texture.
- Bittersweet chocolates. Cooking chocolate is best and will help the mixture not to seize while melting. The texture will be smooth and creamy without lumps.
Bittersweet chocolate results in the best mousse. You can also use dark chocolate if you prefer a bolder chocolate taste. - Heavy Whipped Cream. Full fat cream that you can whip is mandatory for this recipe.
- Chill until ready to serve. The chocolate mousse should be chilled for at least 2 hours before serving for best results.
- Whipped Cream topping. For fluffy whipped topping, use a chilled bowl when beating the ingredients together.
- Follow the instructions. While this recipe is simple, it is important to precisely follow the instructions for best results and correct texture.
More Easy Chocolate Desserts
It is truly simple enough to make any day of the week but special for birthdays, holidays and more. This easy recipe does not disappoint for the best chocolate mousse. Give it a try today and leave a comment.
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Ingredients
For the Mousse:
- 6 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate good Quality
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 3 Large Eggs yolks and white separated
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream chilled
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream chilled
- 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Chocolate Shavings
Instructions
- Place the butter and chocolate (broken into pieces) in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is approximately 80% melted. The heat from the chocolate should melt the remaining chocolate. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk the egg yolks together in a bowl (set the egg whites aside) and stir the beaten egg yolks into the melted chocolate.
- Beat the egg whites and sugar in a mixing bowl over medium high speed until the egg whites are foamy. The peaks of the mixture should stand straight up when the beaters are lifted from the mixture. Then fold this mixture into the chocolate with a spatula being careful not to over mix.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract on medium speed until stiff peaks are formed. Then fold into the chocolate mixture with the spatula until just combined. Then divide the mixture evenly into 6 serving glasses or bowls. Chill until ready to serve (at least 2 hours).
- When you are ready to serve, white the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks are formed. Dollop the whipped cream on the mouse when serving and top with the chocolate shavings. Enjoy!
