Description
This Easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Recipe combines rich semi-sweet chocolate and chilled heavy cream to create a smooth, fluffy, and decadent dessert. With simple steps and minimal ingredients, it's a perfect treat for any occasion that requires a quick yet elegant chocolate mousse.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache
- 300 g semi-sweet chocolate (~50% cocoa, or a mixture of milk and dark)
- 1 cup (240 g) heavy cream, chilled
Whipped Cream
- 1 ½ cup (360 g) heavy cream, chilled
Instructions
- Prepare Ganache: Break the chocolate into a heat-safe bowl. Heat 1 cup (240 g) of heavy cream over medium flame until it just starts to simmer with bubbles around the edges. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate ensuring all pieces are covered. Cover and wait 2-3 minutes, then stir gently until smooth and shiny. Microwave for 10-15 seconds if needed to melt any remaining chunks. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Whip Cream: Pour the remaining 1 ½ cup (360 g) chilled cream into a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, whip the cream until it reaches soft to medium peaks where it thickens and forms ribbons. Stop immediately once the desired texture is reached.
- Combine Ganache and Cream: Add about one-third of the whipped cream into the ganache and fold gently with a rubber spatula until mostly combined. Then fold in the rest of the whipped cream slowly to maintain the airy texture without deflating the mixture. Break any lumps gently with the spatula.
- Chill Mousse: Divide the mousse evenly into serving cups or dishes. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with additional whipped cream and grated chocolate. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Keep the mousse refrigerated and cold for optimal texture and flavor.
- Use a good quality semi-sweet chocolate with around 50% cocoa for the best balance of sweetness and richness.
- Do not overwhip the cream; soft to medium peaks ensure the mousse remains light and fluffy.
- Be gentle when folding to retain the airy texture of the mousse.
- Allow sufficient chilling time for the mousse to fully set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
