Easiest Silky 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Make this light and airy chocolate mousse with only three simple ingredients. It comes together quickly, tastes rich, and offers a velvety texture perfect for an elegant, no-bake dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat half of the heavy whipping cream (1/2 cup) in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Do not let it boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for five minutes to allow the chocolate to melt completely.
- Gently whisk the chocolate and cream mixture until it is completely smooth and glossy. If using, whisk in the sugar now. Set the mixture aside to cool to room temperature.
- Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of cold heavy whipping cream into a separate mixing bowl. Beat the cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture to lighten it.
- Carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Spoon the mousse into individual serving cups or ramekins.
- Chill the chocolate mousse in the refrigerator for at least four hours, or until firm. Serve cold.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a higher percentage dark chocolate.
- If you prefer a lighter texture, you can skip the optional sugar.
- This mousse is excellent made ahead of time for dinner parties.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries or chocolate shavings before serving for an elegant dessert presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 95