This super easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse is all about rich chocolate flavor in every spoon. It's creamy, thick, and really delicious. This mousse is the perfect dessert to finish off any meal, and your guests will love it. You can add a dollop of whipped cream on top for a little something extra.
Easy Chocolate Mousse
You don’t need to complicate dessert. If you love chocolate, this super simple 2-ingredient chocolate mousse will be your new favorite treat. In cooking, "chantilly" usually means whipping something until it’s light and fluffy.
Chocolate Chantilly is just melted chocolate whipped up to a light, airy texture, no eggs or cream are needed. The result is a smooth, fluffy mousse-like treat. All you need is chocolate and milk, just melt the chocolate, whip it up, and you’ll have a delicious chocolatey dessert with a texture similar to traditional mousse.
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⭐Why You'll Love This 2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
- Minimal Ingredients: This mousse is simple, needs dark chocolate and milk, and has no extra flavorings or stabilizers.
- Quick and Easy Preparation: It’s quick and easy to make with just a few steps: melt, cool, whisk, and chill.
- Customizable: You can easily customize it by using different chocolates or adding a pinch of salt or vanilla.
- Impressive Dessert: Despite its simplicity, it looks fancy when served in individual glasses or bowls, making it perfect for dinner parties or special occasions.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether you’re treating yourself on a weeknight or serving it at a special meal, this mousse is a versatile choice.
🧾Chocolate Mousse Ingredients
Here’s the breakdown of what’s in this chocolate mousse recipe:
- Dark Chocolate: For this mousse, I love using dark chocolate because it gives a deep, intense flavor and a rich, creamy texture. Dark chocolate's robust cocoa content creates a smooth, velvety mousse, and its cocoa butter adds to the creaminess. It also helps the mousse set nicely, giving it a luxurious texture and deep color. If you prefer, you can use milk chocolate instead.
- Milk: I use whole milk to add creaminess and a smooth texture. It helps blend the chocolate evenly, making the mousse lighter and fluffier. Milk also balances the bitterness of the dark chocolate with a touch of sweetness, making the mousse taste just right.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Chocolate Mousse
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Heat the milk and dark chocolate pieces in a saucepan over medium heat. Gently stir the chocolate until it melts and the mixture is smooth.
2. Take the saucepan off the heat and let the chocolate mixture cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to avoid skin forming.
3. Use an electric mixer to whisk the mixture for about 5-6 minutes until it becomes light and airy, like a mousse. Keep whisking until you get the right consistency.
4. Pour into a serving glass, and refrigerate for 8 hours before serving.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Choose Quality Ingredients: Go for dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa for a rich, smooth flavor. Whole milk is best for creaminess, but you can use any milk you prefer.
Melt Chocolate Gently: Melt the dark chocolate and milk together over medium heat. Stir gently to prevent burning and to ensure a smooth blend.
Cool Before Whisking: Let the chocolate milk mixture cool to room temperature before whisking. This prevents the mousse from becoming too liquid or separating.
Whisk Properly: Use an electric mixer on medium speed to whip the mixture until it’s light and airy. This usually takes about 5-6 minutes.
Storage: Store any leftover mousse in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap, or in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
🍫More Chocolate Desserts
If you love using chocolate when you are cooking, then check out the following recipes for inspiration:
- Chocolate Banana Cake
- Chocolate Ice Cream
- Chocolate Fudge
- Chocolate Flan
- Chocolate Pudding
- Raspberry mousse chocolate cake
- Lemon Mousse
- Chocolate Eclair Dessert.
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📖 Recipe
2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 150 g Dark Chocolate
- 200 g Milk
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a saucepan, add the dark chocolate pieces, and heat it over medium heat.
- Stir the chocolate gently until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, and allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
- Whisk the mixture with an electric mixer. Whisk until the mixture becomes light and airy, resembling a mousse. This may take 5-6 minutes, so keep whisking until the desired consistency is reached.
- Pour the mousse into a serving glass and chill it for 8 hours to set.
- Serve and enjoy this simple and delicious chocolate mousse!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
Absolutely love this recipe! The texture is light and creamy, and the chocolate flavor is intense. Can't believe it's only two ingredients!