Simple Chocolate Mousse

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This amazing dessert is made with just 3 ingredients and comes together in minutes. A word of warning - once you've tasted this simple chocolate mousse, you will never eat regular chocolate mousse again. I know you've been told not to mix water and chocolate, but trust me, this works.

Submitted by Chris D. Williams
Published on May 8, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 9 ounces good-quality chocolate

  • 5 tablespoons water

  • 1 ½ cups cold heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Break up chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour water over chocolate and microwave at 50% power for 2 minutes. Remove and stir until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.

  2. Place heavy cream into a mixing bowl and mix with an electric stand mixer's whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Fold chocolate mixture into cream using a rubber spatula until mixture is uniform. Place immediately into a serving dish.

  3. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Mousse can be spooned or sliced.

Cook's Notes:

You can use 3 tablespoons liqueur and 2 tablespoons water instead of all water. Liqueur/chocolate pairings include dark chocolate with Grand Marnier, Framboise, and rum; milk chocolate with Kahlua(R) or Frangelico; white chocolate with amaretto, Kirsch, or Bailey's(R).

If using white chocolate, cocoa butter should be the first or maybe second ingredient, and heat for 2 minutes at 30% power.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

407 Calories
35g Fat
28g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 407
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 44%
Saturated Fat 21g 106%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 198mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.