
Magical Melt-in-Your-Mouth 5-Minute Chocolate Mousse (Ridiculously Easy!)
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Magical Melt-in-Your-Mouth 5-Minute Chocolate Mousse (Ridiculously Easy!)
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This Magical Melt-in-Your-Mouth 5-Minute Chocolate Mousse sounds too good to be true, but, trust me, if you have a few minutes to spare, you can make an incredibly delicious dessert that will bring rave reviews from everyone!
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Ingredients
For the chocolate mousse:
- 1 ½ cups 60-70% chocolate chips or 9 ounces of good quality 60-70% chocolate in bar form (if using less than 60% chocolate, see notes in the Café Tips above in the post.)
- 1 cup hot tap water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- Flaky sea salt if desired for garnish
For the optional butter-toasted pecans:
- 2 cups whole or pecan pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter I use salted
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt I use Morton's Kosher Salt
For the optional caramel sauce:
- caramel sauce recipe You'll have more than you need for the mousse but it keeps well in the refrigerator and can be used on ice cream and other desserts.
Instructions
For the chocolate mouse:
- Set out 6-8 small bowls or ramekins. (I like to fill my bowls with about 2 ounces (60g) of mouse and save a bit of room at the top for toppings so I use 3-ounce bowls.) Place the bowls in a pan or low, flat storage container for storing in the refrigerator. Set aside.
- Combine chocolate, water, sugar and vanilla in a medium-size microwave-safe cup or bowl. Cook on high power for 1-2 minutes or until the chocolate is melted. Stir to combine and ensure all the chocolate is melted.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender container and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes. (1 minute for a high-power blender like a Vitamix or Wolf, 2 minutes for a regular blender.
- Allow the chocolate mixture in the blender to sit for 30-60 seconds to let some of the air bubbles rise to the top then stir the mixture slowly for 10-15 seconds to release some of the bubbles.
- Portion the chocolate mixture into the bowls (it will be thin at this point)then transfer the pan to the refrigerator. Sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt, if desired. Refrigerate for 45-60 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
- I like to allow the chilled mousses sit at room temp for 30 minutes before serving.
- The mousse can be refrigerated for several days before serving. Cover the bowls with plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container. This mousse also freezes well. Thaw before serving.
For the optional butter toasted pecans:
- Lay out several thicknesses of paper toweling on a work surface near your microwave.
- Combine the pecans, butter and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high power for 1 minute then remove from the microwave and stir well. Repeat this cooking and stirring 4 more times for a total of 5 minutes or until the pecans are a nice golden brown.
- Turn out onto the prepared work surface and carefully taste a pecan. Sprinkle with a bit more salt, if needed. (I like to use fine salt at the end rather than kosher salt).
For the optional caramel sauce:
- Make one batch of this microwave caramel sauce as directed in the recipe. If you’re in a hurry, a good quality store-bought caramel sauce will also work! (We love Trader Joe’s caramel sauce.)
For the caramel pecan chocolate mousses:
- Drizzle each mousse with a tablespoon or two of the caramel sauce then top with a spoonful of the butter toasted pecans. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a mint sprig for a fabulous, restaurant-quality dessert!
Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
- If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn’t have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.
- Nutritional information does not include the pecans or the caramel sauce as these are optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
265mg
(11%)
Potassium
216mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
47IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
Protein | 3g | 6% |
Fat | 12g | 18% |
Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
Sodium | 265mg | 11% |
Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 12g | 24% |
Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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