Description
This Easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse recipe is a quick and indulgent dessert that uses just semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream to create a smooth, fluffy mousse. Perfect for chocolate lovers, it combines a rich chocolate ganache with softly whipped cream for a luscious treat that sets beautifully in the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
Ganache
- 300g semi-sweet chocolate (~50% cocoa)
- 1 cup (240g) heavy cream, chilled
Whipped Cream
- 1 ½ cup (360g) heavy cream, chilled
Instructions
- Prepare Ganache: Break the semi-sweet chocolate into a heat-safe bowl. Heat 1 cup (240g) of heavy cream in a saucepan over medium flame until it just starts to simmer with bubbles forming around the edges. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, ensuring it covers all pieces. Cover the bowl with a lid or plate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes while you can start whipping the remaining cream. After 5 minutes, gently stir the mixture until smooth and shiny. If any chocolate remains unmelted, microwave the ganache for 10-15 seconds until fully melted. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Whip Cream: Add the remaining 1 ½ cup (360g) of chilled heavy cream to a large bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to whip the cream for several minutes until it reaches soft to medium peaks, where the cream thickens and forms soft peaks that slowly fall back. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Fold Mixtures: Add about one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled ganache. Using a rubber spatula, gently and slowly fold the two together to preserve airiness. Then add this mixture into the remaining whipped cream and continue folding carefully until fully combined and smooth. Press down any lumps gently with the spatula without deflating the mousse.
- Chill and Serve: Divide the mousse evenly into dessert cups or a serving dish. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until the mousse is set. Optionally, garnish with extra whipped cream and grated chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Keep the mousse refrigerated and cold for the best texture and to ensure it sets properly.
- Use chilled heavy cream straight from the fridge for best whipping results.
- Fold gently to maintain the mousse’s light and fluffy texture without losing air.
- If you prefer a sweeter mousse, opt for a higher percentage of semi-sweet chocolate or add a touch of sugar when whipping the cream.
- Serve within 2 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
