Description
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse made with just two ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream. This easy-to-make dessert requires only simple steps and chilling time, resulting in a smooth, fluffy, and indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache
- 300 g semi-sweet chocolate (~50% cocoa, or use a mixture 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 over medium flame in a saucepan 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 wait for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, gently stir with a spoon until the chocolate fully melts and forms a smooth, shiny ganache. If any chocolate remains unmelted, microwave the mixture for 10 to 15 seconds and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Whip Cream: Place the remaining 1 ½ cups (360 g) of chilled heavy cream in a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, whip the cream until it reaches soft to medium peaks—thick enough to form ribbons behind the mixer and hold a soft peak that slowly falls back down. Stop immediately once this texture is achieved.
- Assemble Mousse: Fold about one-third of the whipped cream gently into the cooled ganache using a rubber spatula, careful not to deflate it. Then fold the ganache mixture into the remaining whipped cream slowly and gently, breaking any lumps by pressing down with the spatula. Stop mixing once the mousse is smooth and fluffy.
- Chill: Divide the mousse evenly among dessert cups or a serving dish. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- Serve: Optionally decorate with more whipped cream and grated chocolate before serving. Enjoy your rich and creamy chocolate mousse!
Notes
- Keep the mousse refrigerated and cold for the best texture and flavor.
- Use chilled cream for optimal whipping and mousse texture.
- Be gentle when folding to maintain the airy texture of the mousse.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate with a mixture of milk and dark chocolate for variation in sweetness and flavor.
- Microwave in short bursts to avoid burning the chocolate when melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
