Chocolate mousse doesn’t need to be difficult to make to be delicious. This simple chocolate mousse recipe turns out perfectly every time!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I’ve tried so many recipes for chocolate mousse over the years, but this Easy Chocolate Mousse is the one I keep coming back to. It’s quick, easy, has great texture and flavor, and it never fails me.
This is the kind of dessert that will impress your friends and family, with very little effort on your part. Sure, it’s kind of a cheater recipe for mousse, but no one needs to know.
It might seem a little unconventional, with marshmallows on the ingredient list, but trust me, it always turns out fabulous!
I like to use semi-sweet chocolate chips in my mousse, but any chopped chocolate or chocolate chips should work–milk, dark, or anything in between.
I can get 12 mini desserts from this recipe, with a bit to spare, so it should make 6-8 very generous servings. You should be fine making half if you’re serving 6 or less.
I like it best served with whipped cream, but it’s also delicious with fresh berries, or some chocolate shavings, and it makes a great pie filling too!
It’s fancy enough for holidays too. For Valentine’s Day I always top it with a little chocolate heart. This is my favorite kind of dessert–easy but elegant.
If you’ve tried making chocolate mousse without success in the past, give this Easy Chocolate Mousse. This recipe hasn’t failed me yet!
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Ingredients
- Marshmallows
- Chocolate
- Milk
- Heavy cream
Easy Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Heat marshmallows, chocolate and milk in a saucepan over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows and chocolate are melted. Cool completely.
- Beat heavy cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold cooled chocolate mixture in whipped cream until well mixed.
- Spoon or pipe into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
Notes
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30 comments
hema
hello danelle,
i tried this easy recipe and it was such a hit! thank you so much for such a wonderful idea.
i m thinking of doing it again for a party at my home this weekend and wondered whether using white chocolate would work in this recipe.
thanks a bunch,
hema
Danelle
I have never tried it with white chocolate. I’d love to know how it turns out!
Larson
Could this be made with marshmallow fluff for my vegetarian friends? If so, would it also be 1 1/2 cups?
Danelle
I honestly don’t know exactly how that conversion would work, and if it would work in this recipe. If I were going to try it, I would search google to see if there is any info on converting marshmallows to marshmallow fluff. Good luck, I’d love to know how it works if you try it!
Helen moustakas
Hi Danelle i have just made the chocolate mousse, followed the instructions but the mousse didn’t look smooth but grainy !!! I actually grated peppermint crisp chocolate bar to cover the look of the mousse ….hopefully the family will love it