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5 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

5 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse is a no-fuss version of your favorite French dessert! It is light, fluffy, and decadently delicious. Bon appétit!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 707 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cups heavy cream divided
  • 8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate inely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or whisk to whip 4 large egg yolks and 1/2 cup granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until well combined and creamy.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Bring it to a simmer (about 3-5 minutes). Make sure to stir as it heats up to prevent burning. Once the cream has reached a simmer, work quickly and carefully pour half of the hot whipping cream in a steady stream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling or cooking the eggs.
  3. Once the cream has reached a simmer, slowly pour half of the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture in a steady stream, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Once combined, pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream, whisking constantly.
  4. Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, whisking continuously, for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 8 ounces of chopped semisweet chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully chilled.
  6. In a chilled medium mixing bowl, add the remaining 2 cups of heavy cream and the vanilla extract. Whip the cream using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the chilled chocolate mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula. Continue folding until the mousse is smooth and evenly combined.
  8. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes. Optionally, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Notes

  • This is a very light mousse. If you would like to make it richer, only make 1 cup of the whipped cream to fold into the finished chocolate. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 707kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 67g (103%) Saturated Fat 41g (205%) Cholesterol 293mg (98%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 418mg (12%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 1922IU (38%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 131mg (13%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 707

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 707kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 67g 103%
Saturated Fat 41g 205%
Cholesterol 293mg 98%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 418mg 9%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 1922IU 38%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 131mg 13%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.