Description
This Silky Smooth Easy Chocolate Mousse is a decadent, three-ingredient dessert made with rich dark chocolate, cold heavy cream, and a pinch of sea salt. Its creamy, airy texture and intense chocolate flavor make it an elegant and simple treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chocolate
- 8 ounces (225g) good quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), roughly chopped
Dairy
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream (minimum 35% milk fat), cold
Other
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Using a double boiler or microwave, gently melt the roughly chopped dark chocolate until smooth. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with an electric mixer or whisk vigorously until stiff peaks form. Take care not to overwhip as this will affect the texture.
- Fold Cream Into Chocolate (First Third): Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the slightly cooled melted chocolate. This lightens the chocolate mixture and makes it easier to add the remaining cream without deflating it.
- Fold in Remaining Cream: Gently fold the remaining whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in two additions, folding just until combined to maintain airiness.
- Chill the Mousse: Divide the mousse evenly among serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to set and develop flavor.
- Serve and Garnish: Garnish with your choice of toppings such as fresh berries, whipped cream, or shaved chocolate before serving and enjoy your silky smooth chocolate mousse.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure the heavy cream is very cold to whip properly.
- Do not overwhip the cream as it will become grainy and lose the desired texture.
- Folding gently preserves the airy texture of the mousse.
- For added flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla extract or a tablespoon of liqueur to the chocolate before folding in cream.
- This mousse can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Whipping, Folding
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
