Description
This Easy Chocolate Mousse is a decadent and fluffy 5-ingredient dessert made by whipping heavy cream and melted chocolate to create a rich mousse without using any eggs. Perfect for those seeking a no-bake, indulgent treat that comes together quickly with minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 (12 oz) bag chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate)
- 1 (4 oz) bar bakers chocolate, roughly chopped (semi-sweet recommended)
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Cream
- 1 pint heavy cream, divided (1/2 cup + 1 1/2 cups)
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Place the chocolate chips, chopped bakers chocolate, instant coffee, vanilla extract, and sea salt into a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
- Warm Cream: Heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream in the microwave for about 30 seconds until warm but not boiling.
- Melt Chocolate: Pour the warm cream over the chocolate mixture, allowing it to soften and melt for 2-3 minutes, then whisk gently until smooth.
- Cool Chocolate Mixture: Set the melted chocolate mixture aside to cool for 5 minutes while whipping the remaining cream.
- Whip Cream: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the remaining 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Chocolate and Whipped Cream: Slowly drizzle the cooled melted chocolate into the whipped cream while continuing to whip until fully combined and fluffy.
- Chill: Divide the mousse evenly into 8 ramekins or serving glasses. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. If the mousse becomes too firm, allow it to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve: Optionally top with additional whipped cream or your choice of toppings and enjoy this rich, airy chocolate mousse.
Notes
- Do not overheat the cream to avoid scorching the chocolate.
- For best results, use high quality chocolate and heavy cream.
- The mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the mousse up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Adding instant coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: 5 ingredient chocolate mousse, 5 ingredient dessert, chocolate mousse, chocolate mousse no eggs, chocolate mousse without eggs, easy chocolate dessert, no bake dessert, no cook chocolate mousse
