4.9 from 165 votes
Easy Chocolate Mousse
This easy chocolate mousse uses instant chocolate pudding mix blended with unsweetened cocoa powder and heavy whipping cream to achieve a creamy, fluffy texture. The preparation is straightforward and quick, resulting in a chocolatey, smooth dessert that can be served immediately or chilled. It works well in individual portions and can be garnished with whipped topping or fresh berries for added appeal.
Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
602 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix 1 box, 4 serving size
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream 30-35% mf
- 1 cup whipped topping optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cocoa powder and instant pudding powder.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and mix with an electric mixer on medium-high for 1 minute.
- Spoon or pipe the chocolate mixture into serving dishes or small glasses immediately and serve or refrigerate.
- Garnish with whipped topping, fresh berries, mint, or whipped cream.
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Notes
- Serve immediately after whipping since the mousse sets rapidly and is easiest to portion then.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days without texture loss.
- Garnishes such as fresh berries or whipped cream add contrast but are optional.
Nutrition Information
Calories
602
(30%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
35g
(175%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
168mg
(56%)
Sodium
384mg
(16%)
Potassium
236mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
2187IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 602
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 602 | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 384mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 2187IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.