5.0 from 15 votes
Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe has a rich flavor and creamy texture, and it's made with just 5 simple ingredients. It's easy to make thanks to a surprise secret ingredient: mini marshmallows!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 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 whole milk
- 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 shavings for garnish
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
- Bittersweet chocolate: For a white chocolate mousse, substitute high-quality white chocolate. The recipe will work just as well. It's really delicious with a drizzle of Raspberry Coulis and fresh berries.
- Yield: This Easy Chocolate Mousse makes about 3 cups of mousse, enough for 6 (1/2-cup) individual servings.
- Storage: Store leftover mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 4 days.
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
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
146mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
494IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (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.