Description
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse made with just two ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream. This easy recipe yields a smooth, fluffy dessert perfect for any occasion, requiring minimal preparation and no-bake techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache
- 300 g semi-sweet chocolate (~50% cocoa, or 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 in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer, with bubbles around the edges. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, cover the bowl, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. After 5 minutes, stir gently until the chocolate melts and forms a smooth ganache. If needed, microwave for 10-15 seconds to fully melt the chocolate. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Whip Cream: Pour the remaining 1 ½ cup (360 g) of chilled heavy cream into a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, whisk the cream until it reaches soft to medium peaks—thickened, with ribbons forming behind the mixer and peaks that softly fall. Stop whisking immediately at this stage.
- Assemble Mousse: Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled ganache using a rubber spatula, mixing slowly to retain air. Then fold this mixture into the remaining whipped cream slowly and carefully until fully combined without lumps. The result should be a smooth, fluffy mousse.
- Chill and Serve: Divide the mousse evenly into dessert cups or a serving dish. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set. Optionally, garnish with additional whipped cream and grated chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream for whipping is very cold for best results.
- Be gentle when folding the whipped cream into the ganache to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Microwaving ganache briefly helps melt any unmelted chocolate without overheating.
- Keep the mousse refrigerated until serving for optimal texture.
- Use good quality chocolate with around 50% cocoa to balance sweetness and richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
