Author: This Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe is smooth, decadent, and surprisingly quick to make with just a few simple ingredients. Make this today for a homemade chocolate mousse that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant dessert menu!
Easy Homemade Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Chocolate desserts are a common request around here, whether it’s my fudge brownies, or a batch of classic chocolate chip cookies… But since I’ve started making this chocolate mousse, it’s been the most common request of all! Rich and light, it’s so satisfying without being too sweet. And since it doesn’t have any added sugar, it’s a great choice for those trying to maintain their blood-sugar levels!
Why We Love This Recipe
I could sing the praises of this recipe all day! But here are a few of my favorite things about this recipe that I hope you’ll love too!
- Incredibly Creamy – The texture is light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth smooth.
- Perfect Make-Ahead Dessert – It needs time to chill, so it’s a great option for entertaining.
- Only a Few Ingredients – This comes together fast with common pantry staples.
- Naturally Low-Carb – Without any added sugar, this recipe is delightful for low-carb diets!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this ultra-creamy chocolate mousse! The full recipe with measurements is available at the end of the post!
- Chocolate – Use a high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate for the richest flavor. We use dark chocolate chips since they are super easy to find, and melt faster without the added step of grating! Since 70% dark chocolate is almost completely sugar-free, this recipe is very low carb, or you could use no-sugar chocolate chips instead with great success!
- Cream – Heavy cream is what gives the mousse its signature texture. Look for full-fat, no-sugar-added cream. We love this A2/A2 cream from Azure Standard! We also use this as the topping for the finished dish.
- Eggs – Though egg whites are often called for in mousse recipes, I prefer to leave them out and only use the yolks. If you want to whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them in for extra protein, you absolutely can!
- Coffee – Add a beautiful depth of flavor to the recipe, we always save a bit of coffee from the day before, since it doesn’t have to be fresh!
- Sweetener (optional) – The mousse itself does not need any additional sweetener, however, if you are topping the mousse with whipped cream, a touch of honey or maple syrup in the cream goes a long way!
- Vanilla Extract – Enhances the overall flavor of the recipe, don’t skip!
Instructions
This ultra creamy chocolate mousse is an easy yet elegant dessert that tastes like it took hours, but takes just a few minutes to pull together. Rich, velvety, and oh-so-satisfying, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream!
- Melt – Gently melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Heat – Bring 1 cup of heavy cream to 145°F. Add coffee, then the egg yolks, to the heated cream and mix well.
- Whisk – Pour cream mix over the melted chocolate. Add the vanilla extract and whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Whip – In a large bowl, beat the remaining heavy cream until soft peaks form. Slowly fold the whipped cream into the mousse, to help create the airy and smooth finished texture.
- Optional – Whip another 1 1/2 cups of cream and sweeten as desired. Set aside.
- Chill & Serve – Spoon into individual ramekins or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (but best if rested overnight!). Top with whipped cream, berries, or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving, if desired!
I like to serve this recipe in half-pint mason jars! They are not only adorable, but they are so easy to store! Fill the jar 1/2 to 3/4 of the way with the chocolate mousse, then fill the rest of the way with whipped cream. So easy, cute, and delicious!
Other Homemade Desserts to Try!
Don’t let your dessert efforts end here! Try these other classic dessert recipes next!
The Best Homemade Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 10 oz dark chocolate *can be chips or a shredded bar
- 3 cups heavy cream (divided)
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 oz brewed coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping (optional)
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Gently melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Bring 1 cup of heavy cream to 145°F. Add coffee, then the egg yolks, to the heated cream and mix well.
- Pour cream mix over the melted chocolate. Add the vanilla extract and whisk until smooth and glossy.
- In a large bowl, beat the remaining heavy cream until soft peaks form. Slowly fold the whipped cream into the mousse, to help create the airy and smooth finished texture.
- (optional) Whip another 1 1/2 cups of cream and sweeten as desired. Set aside.
- Spoon into individual ramekins or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (but best if rested overnight!). Top with whipped cream, berries, or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving, if desired!
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