Description
This easy chocolate mousse recipe is rich, creamy, and incredibly simple to make. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute dark chocolate for semi-sweet.
- This mousse can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 60
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