Description
This easy 2 ingredient chocolate mousse recipe combines silky ganache with softly whipped cream to create a smooth, fluffy, and decadent dessert. Ready in just 10 minutes plus chilling time, this mousse is perfect for a quick yet elegant treat that requires minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache
- 300 g semi-sweet chocolate (~50% cocoa, or mix 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 heat until it just starts to simmer, with bubbles forming around the edges. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, covering it completely. Cover the bowl and wait 2-3 minutes. Then, gently stir until smooth and shiny. If necessary, microwave for 10-15 seconds to melt any remaining chocolate. Let it rest for 5 minutes to cool.
- Whip Cream: In a large chilled bowl, add the remaining 1 ½ cup (360 g) of heavy cream. Using an electric hand mixer, whisk the cream until soft to medium peaks form — the cream should thicken and hold shape partially but still have a slight softness. Stop whisking immediately when this stage is reached.
- Fold Ganache into Whipped Cream: Add about one third of the whipped cream into the cooled ganache. Using a rubber spatula, gently and slowly fold them together, being careful not to deflate the cream. Stop when mostly combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the ganache mixture into the remaining whipped cream and continue to gently fold until fully combined, smooth, and fluffy. Press down on any lumps of whipped cream with the spatula to break them up. Avoid overmixing to retain airiness.
- Chill and Serve: Divide the mousse evenly into dessert cups or your serving dish. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set. Optionally, garnish with extra whipped cream and grated chocolate before serving. Enjoy your rich, creamy chocolate mousse!
Notes
- Keep the mousse refrigerated and cold to maintain the best texture.
- Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Be gentle when folding to preserve the mousse’s light and airy texture.
- If the ganache is still warm, allow it to cool before folding to prevent melting the whipped cream.
- This mousse can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
