Magical Melt-in-Your-Mouth 5-Minute Chocolate Mousse (Ridiculously Easy!)

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  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Refrigeration time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    198 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    French

Magical Melt-in-Your-Mouth 5-Minute Chocolate Mousse (Ridiculously Easy!)

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

Servings

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.
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Instructions

For the chocolate mouse:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. I like to allow the chilled mousses sit at room temp for 30 minutes before serving.
  7. 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:

  1. Lay out several thicknesses of paper toweling on a work surface near your microwave.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:

  1. 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:

  1. 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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