Description
A rich and airy chocolate mousse filling perfect for cakes and desserts, combining smooth melted chocolate and whipped cream for a delightful and indulgent flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7 oz) semi-sweet chocolate (55–65% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional, only if using unsalted chocolate)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and use a double boiler or microwave to melt it, stirring until smooth. Allow cooling to room temperature.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Combine chocolate and cream: Mix a spoonful of whipped cream into the cooled chocolate to lighten it, then carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream to maintain airiness.
Notes
Ensure heavy cream is well chilled and chocolate is at room temperature for best results. Store leftover mousse in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping & Melting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg