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Easy Chocolate Mousse

4.5 from 79 votes
Chocolate mousse doesn't need to be difficult to make to be delicious. This simple chocolate mousse recipe turns out perfectly every time!
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Published on , Updated January 14, 2025
4.5 from 79 votes

Chocolate mousse doesn’t need to be difficult to make to be delicious. This simple chocolate mousse recipe turns out perfectly every time!

Easy Chocolate Mousse

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.

Easy Chocolate Mousse

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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Easy Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

  • Marshmallows
  • Chocolate
  • Milk
  • Heavy cream
Easy Chocolate Mousse

Easy Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate mousse doesn’t need to be difficult to make to be delicious. This simple chocolate mousse recipe turns out perfectly every time!
4.47 from 79 votes
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Danelle

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

Total time does not include refrigeration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g
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  • We had this for FHE tonight. So simple and it felt so fancy. It was really good too! Everyone loved it. Going in my favorites. 🙂

  • Your Easy Chocolate Mousse is indeed so EASY. Awesomely delicious recipe, and beautiful clicks. 🙂

  • Hi Danelle- I love how easy this is to make, and looks delicious!

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