5 from 15 votes
4-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (Easy, No Eggs Recipe)
This egg-free chocolate mousse uses just four ingredients: chopped chocolate, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. By melting the chocolate into warm cream to make ganache and then folding in softly whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar, the mousse achieves a smooth and airy texture with rich chocolate flavor. It requires chilling before serving and offers an approachable way to enjoy mousse without eggs.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
281 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chopped, dark or semi-sweet, about 6.5oz
- 2 cup heavy whipping cream with 35% or more fat for best results, divided
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Ganache
- In a heat-proof bowl, warm ½ cup of heavy whipping cream.
- Add the chopped chocolate and vanilla, and stir it until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth.
- Allow the ganache to chill while you make the whipped cream.
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Whip the Cream
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until medium peaks have been formed. Make sure to not overwhip.
Fold the Cream into the Ganache
- Start with a third of the whipped cream and gently fold the whipped cream into the ganache.
- Continue gently folding the whipped cream into the ganache until it is fully incorporated.
Chill and Serve
- Portion the chocolate mousse into serving bowls or pipe it into dessert cups. Let it chill until you are ready to serve at least an hour or up to overnight.
Notes
- Heat cream gently to melt chocolate but avoid scalding; allow ganache to cool before folding in whipped cream.
- Whip cream only to medium peaks to prevent turning butter.
- Use cold heavy cream for better whipping performance.
- A sandy texture likely indicates incomplete chocolate melting or overwhipped cream; ensure ganache is smooth and whip cream just until peaks form.
- Refrigerate mousse for up to three days; suitable as a make-ahead dessert.
Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1166IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1166IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.