This cocoa mousse is perfect when you’re craving something sweet. It takes under 10 minutes to make with no eggs needed. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a rich, creamy, and fluffy treat. You'll love it, but you might want more!
Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Not long ago, I was craving something sweet and chocolatey but didn’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I wanted a light, creamy chocolate mousse, but without eggs or complicated steps. This recipe was a game-changer, no eggs, no cooking, just three simple ingredients. It had the rich, smooth chocolate flavor I was looking for, it became my go-to dessert.
In less than 10 minutes, you can whip up this cocoa mousse with just three ingredients. It’s rich yet light and melts in your mouth, perfect for satisfying any chocolate craving. Plus, it looks fancy enough to impress, but it’s ridiculously easy to make, no baking, no cooking, just pure chocolatey goodness!
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⭐Why You'll Love This Cocoa Mousse Recipe
- Simple and Quick to Make: This cocoa mousse is super simple to make with just three ingredients and a few easy steps, no special skills or tools are needed.
- No Baking Required: No baking is required, so it's perfect for a quick dessert fix, especially on warm days.
- Perfect Make-Ahead Dessert: You can make it ahead and keep it in the fridge, so it’s ready to serve when you’re entertaining.
- Customizable Garnishes: Top it with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, berries, or cocoa powder, whatever suits your taste or the occasion.
🧾Cocoa Mousse Ingredients
Here’s the breakdown of what’s in this Cocoa Mousse recipe:
- Heavy Cream: I use cold heavy whipping cream for the best results. It whips up faster and holds its shape better. This cream gives the mousse its rich, creamy texture and makes it light, fluffy, and decadent.
- Cocoa Powder: I prefer high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder. It’s the key to the mousse’s deep chocolate flavor and dark color. The natural bitterness of the cocoa balances the sweetness and adds to the mousse’s rich taste.
- Powdered Sugar: I add powdered sugar to sweeten the mousse and balance the cocoa’s bitterness. Its fine texture dissolves easily, making the mousse smooth and perfect.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Cocoa 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. Use an electric mixer on medium to whip the cold heavy cream for a minute.
2. Sift cocoa powder and powdered sugar, then mix with a spatula until smooth.
3. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and whip until stiff peaks form.
4. Spoon the cocoa mousse into a piping bag. Pipe it into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
5. Take the cocoa mousse from the fridge and let it sit for 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
📖Variations
- Chocolate Espresso Mousse: Stir in a teaspoon of instant espresso powder or finely ground espresso beans. It adds a rich coffee flavor that really boosts the chocolate.
- Nutella Mousse: Swap out some or all of the cocoa powder for Nutella or another chocolate hazelnut spread. It makes the mousse extra creamy and adds a delicious nutty flavor.
- White Chocolate Mousse: Use melted white chocolate or white chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder. This gives the mousse a sweet, creamy twist with a milder chocolate taste.
- Orange Chocolate Mousse: Mix in the zest of one orange or a few drops of orange extract. It adds a bright, citrusy flavor that pairs perfectly with chocolate.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Chill Everything: Make sure your heavy cream is very cold before whipping. It whips up better and faster. Also, chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge or freezer to help the cream whip more effectively.
Avoid Lumps: Sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar together to remove lumps and ensure a smooth blend with the cream. This helps avoid a gritty texture.
Proper Consistency: Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks, it should hold its shape when you lift the whisk. Be careful not to overwhip, or it might turn into butter.
Adjust Sugar: Taste your mousse and adjust the sweetness if needed. If the cocoa powder is a bit bitter, you might want to add a touch more powdered sugar.
Setting Time: Chill the mousse in the fridge for at least 4 hours. This helps it firm up and develop great flavors and keeps it nice and stable when served.
Storage: To store a leftover cocoa mousse, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
🍫More Chocolate Recipes to Try!
If you love using chocolate when you are cooking or baking, then check out the following recipes for inspiration:
- Chocolate Bundt Cake
- No-Bake Chocolate Eclair
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Chocolate Pudding
- Raspberry Mousse Chocolate Cake
- Easy Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
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📖 Recipe
Cocoa Mousse
Ingredients
- 600 ml Heavy Cream
- 60 g Cocoa Powder
- 60 g Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in the cold heavy cream and whip the cream with an electric mixer on medium speed for a minute.
- Sift cocoa powder and powdered sugar into the cream. Mix with a spatula until well combined.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and continue whipping until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
- Spoon the cocoa mousse into a piping bag with a piping tip. Pipe into serving glasses. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Remove the cocoa mousse from the fridge and let it rest for 20 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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
This is the dessert I was looking for, easy Cocoa Mousse that is made with 3 ingredient and in 10 minutes