Description
This easy 2 ingredient chocolate mousse recipe combines rich semi-sweet chocolate with whipped heavy cream to create a smooth, fluffy, and indulgent dessert that sets perfectly in the fridge. Simple to make yet impressive to serve, it's a perfect no-bake treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache
- 300 g semi-sweet chocolate (~50% cocoa, or use 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 in a saucepan over medium flame until it just starts to simmer with bubbles around the edges. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, covering it fully, then cover the bowl and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. After about 5 minutes total, gently stir until smooth and shiny. If needed, microwave for 10-15 seconds until fully melted. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Whip Cream: Place the remaining 1 ½ cup (360 g) of chilled heavy cream into a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, whisk the cream until soft to medium peaks form, where the cream thickens and forms ribbons that hold shape softly and fall gently.
- Fold Ganache Into Whipped Cream: Add about one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled ganache. Gently and slowly fold using a rubber spatula until mostly combined. Then add the ganache mixture into the remaining whipped cream, carefully folding to maintain airiness and ensure a smooth, fluffy mousse without lumps.
- Chill and Serve: Divide the chocolate mousse evenly among dessert cups or a serving dish. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set. Optionally, garnish with extra whipped cream and grated chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Keep the mousse refrigerated and cold for the best texture and firmness.
- Use chilled heavy cream straight from the fridge to achieve optimal whipped cream volume.
- Fold the ganache into the whipped cream gently to maintain airiness and a light texture.
- If any lumps appear, press them down gently with a spatula to incorporate fully.
- For variation, use a combination of milk and dark chocolate to adjust sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
