5 from 15 votes
Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe uses mini marshmallows, milk, and bittersweet chocolate melted together and cooled to create a smooth base. Whipped cream folded into the mixture adds lightness, resulting in a mousse with a creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor. Chilled and set for several hours, the mousse can be served in individual portions garnished with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a classic presentation.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories:
311 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3/4 cup milk whole
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped (see note 1)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream chilled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped Cream for garnish, optional
- chocolate for garnish, shavings
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl with ice. The bowl should be large enough to hold a medium saucepan.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine marshmallows, milk, and chocolate. Whisk constantly until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Set the saucepan inside the large bowl with ice. Let stand, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate mixture has cooled and thickened, about 20 minutes.
- In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, or using an electric hand mixer, whip cream and vanilla together until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
- Fold whipped cream into the chilled chocolate mixture (do not overmix). Spoon into wine glasses or ramekins and cover with plastic wrap (the plastic should be directly on the surface of the mousse). Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving if desired.
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Notes
- For a white chocolate version, substitute bittersweet chocolate with high-quality white chocolate in the melting step.
- The recipe yields about 3 cups of mousse, enough for 6 servings using 1/2-cup portions.
- Store any leftover mousse in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days to keep freshness.
- Consider serving with a drizzle of raspberry coulis or fresh berries to complement the chocolate flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
146mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
494IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 494IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.