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
Patti
I would like to make this ahead . Can it be frozen for a week?
Danelle
It can be made several days ahead and refrigerated, but I would not recommend freezing it.
SuzVale
I don’t have enough room in fridge to store mini dishes. Will it matter if I refrigerate the whole thing and then spoon out later when serving?
Danelle
I’m honestly not sure, since mousse is usually served in individual dishes. If you do try it, I’d love to know how it works.
Deborah
I leave in a bowl covered in the frig and scoop it out to everyone’s desired amount. My grandchildren don’t eat as much as the adults. Plus I don’t want any of this amazing mousse to go to waste. It works out perfectly.
Sunkree
Hi
I just wanted to find out if you could leave it to set in the fridge overnight. Thanks
Danelle
Yes, you can!