Silky 5-Minute Chocolate Mousse
Indulge in this rich, airy, no-bake chocolate mousse! Made in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients for a luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Heatproof Bowl
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
Chocolate Base
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
Egg Mixture
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder optional, enhances chocolate flavor
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Whipped Cream
- 1 ¾ cups cold heavy cream divided
Instructions
- Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Refrigerate while preparing the rest.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg, egg yolks, sugar, espresso powder, vanilla, and salt. Place over simmering water (double boiler) and whisk for 4-6 minutes until pale and thick.
- In another heatproof bowl, melt the chopped bittersweet and semisweet chocolate over the same double boiler, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Slowly whisk the warm egg mixture into the melted chocolate until combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream in three batches, using a rubber spatula to maintain the airy texture.
- Divide the mousse into four ramekins or dessert glasses and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a richer taste, use high-quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content. Chill for at least an hour for the best texture!