This easy 2 ingredient chocolate mousse is rich, creamy, and perfectly light, and it comes together in under 10 minutes using only chocolate and heavy whipping cream. No eggs and no gelatin needed.
The Easy Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Shortcut You Need to Know
This chocolate mousse is the ultimate dessert hack for anyone craving a quick chocolate fix, and it's a simple chocolate mousse recipe that delivers every single time. With only two ingredients, this easy chocolate mousse might even be the only chocolate dessert you ever need.
Classic chocolate mousse can be fussy with eggs, precise temperatures, and technique, but this is the opposite. This is an easy two-ingredient chocolate mousse anyone can make: just whip the cream and fold it into melted chocolate. If you want an easy, egg-free mousse without gelatin, this method is the answer. It takes minutes, yet still gives you that silky-smooth texture and deep chocolatey flavor every chocolate lover expects.
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⭐Why You'll Love It
- Only Two Ingredients: You just need dark chocolate and heavy cream to create this heavenly mousse. Simple and straightforward!
- Quick and Easy: The preparation takes just minutes, but the result is a silky, rich dessert that feels so luxurious.
🧾Chocolate Mousse Ingredients
Here's the breakdown of what's in this Chocolate Mousse recipe:
- Dark Chocolate: I prefer using high-quality dark chocolate with at least 50% cocoa content. It provides a rich, intense flavor that balances beautifully with the cream's smoothness.
- Heavy Cream: Opting for heavy whipping cream ensures the mousse achieves that luscious, airy texture we all crave.
👩🏻🍳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. Melt the Chocolate and Combine: Heat half of the heavy cream in a saucepan until it starts to simmer, then pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth.
2. Cool the Mixture: Let the chocolate mixture cool to room temperature so it's ready to be mixed with the whipped cream.
3. Whip and Fold: Whip the remaining heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture until fully combined.
4. Chill and Serve: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and enjoy right away, or refrigerate it until you're ready for a creamy, rich chocolate mousse.
💭My Tips for Recipe Success
Use Quality Chocolate: I find that the better the chocolate, the richer and more satisfying the mousse turns out.
Serving Suggestions: I like to finish this mousse with a little whipped cream and chocolate shavings, and sometimes I add a few fresh berries on top for a simple but elegant touch.
Storage: I like to keep this mousse covered in the fridge for up to 2 days so it doesn't pick up other flavors.
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📖 Recipe
2-Ingredient Easy Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 300 g Dark Chocolate - Chopped or chocolate chips
- 600 g Heavy Whipping Cream - Cold
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 1¼ cups (300 g) of the heavy whipping cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot heavy cream over the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and fully melted. Allow this mixture to cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, whip the remaining 1¼ cups (300 g) of heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks with a hand mixer.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Divide the mousse into individual serving dishes and enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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.
Susana says
Wow, this two-ingredient chocolate mousse sounds like pure magic! I love how simple and rich it looks, and I can't believe something so decadent only needs two ingredients.