Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe (2024)

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Decadent chocolate mousse cups are light and fluffy with a luscious mouthfeel. We take 2 easy recipes (chocolate ganache and whipped cream) and merge them together for this 1 delicious chocolate dessert.

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👩🏻‍🍳 why this recipe works

• No Raw Eggs: Many recipes use raw eggs (both yolks and whites) to make chocolate mousse. With this eggless recipe there’s no concern about salmonella bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
• 4 Simple Ingredients: Together, for both the whipped cream and chocolate ganache, all you need are 4 refrigerator and pantry staples.
• Quick Easy Recipe: Make the homemade whipped cream in 5 minutes. Make then chocolate ganache in 15 minutes then cool. Then fold these 2 recipes together and chill. It’s that simple.
• Light Airy Texture: This decadent dessert has a rich chocolaty taste. It’s ideal after dinner when you want something sweet and light, not heavy.
• Make-Ahead Dessert: For holidays and parties, make this chocolate mousse cups 1 day in advance and refrigerate until serving time.

🛒 INGREDIENTS

We combine 2 recipes together – chocolate ganache and whipped cream – to make these easy chocolate mousse cups. Here’s what you’ll need.

Chocolate Ganache

• Heavy whipping cream
• Premium chocolate baking bars (like Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate)

Whipped Cream

• Heavy whipping cream
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract

📖 RECIPE STEPS

RECIPE PREP: Make the chocolate ganache. Let it cool completely. Make the whipped cream in the bowl of a stand mixer.

• STEP 1: Reserve 1/4 of the whipped cream. Transfer it to a bowl and put it in the fridge. (It will be used for topping the chocolate mousse cups.)
• STEP 2: Add cooled chocolate ganache to the bowl of whipped cream.

OPTIONAL: Use the entire batch of whipped cream for the chocolate mousse. The texture will be lighter, creamier, fluffier. It won’t be stiff enough to pipe into dessert cups, but you can spoon it into the cups instead.

• STEP 3: With a rubber spatula and a light hand, gently fold the chocolate ganache and whipped cream together.
• STEP 4: Stick the (freezer-safe) mixing bowl of chocolate mousse into the freezer for 20 minutes to thicken. Don’t allow the mousse to freeze.

• STEP 5: Spoon the mixture into small dessert cups. Or for piping, transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a metal tip. Stick the piping bag into the freezer for 5 minutes to re-chill before piping.
• STEP 6: Refrigerate chocolate mousse cups for 2 hours or until set. Garnish with whipped cream or as desired.

BEST GARNISHES FOR CHOCOLATE MOUSSE cups

Keep it light and simple. Don’t use heavy toppings like pieces of fruit that are juicy and will sink into this airy fluffy dessert. Here are some of the best garnishes for chocolate mousse cups.

• Whipped Cream
• Shaved Chocolate
• Grated Chocolate
• Chocolate Sprinkles (Jimmies)
• Fresh Mint Leaves
• Fresh Rosemary Sprigs

🤔 RECIPE FAQ

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• Author: Denay | Confetti and Bliss
• Total Time: 2 Hours 40 Minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x

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Description

These decadent chocolate mousse cups are super easy to make. They’re light and airy with a delicious mouthfeel. Ideal for dinner parties and the holiday season.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Ganache

• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 4 4-ounce semi-sweet premium chocolate baking bars (like Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate bars)

Whipped Cream

• 4 cups (1 quart) heavy whipping cream
• 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Mousse Cups

• Chocolate ganache (above), cooled then slightly chilled
• Whipped cream (above)
• Optional garnishes: chocolate shavings, grated chocolate, chocolate jimmies (sprinkles), fresh mint leaves or rosemary sprigs.

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Instructions

Directions for Chocolate Ganache

Get the recipe here 👉🏻 Ganache

Directions for Whipped Cream

Get the recipe here 👉🏻 Whipped Cream

Assemble Chocolate Mousse Cups

1. Reserve 1/4 of the whipped cream for later. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate. It will be used later to garnish the chocolate mousse cups.
2. With a spatula, gently fold the chilled ganache into remaining whipped cream until combined.
3. Put the (freezer-safe) bowl of chocolate mousse into the freezer for 20 minutes to chill and thicken, or refrigerate for 45 minutes.
4. Spoon the chocolate mousse into small dessert cups (keeping the mixture below the rim of the cup) and cover with plastic wrap. (Or transfer the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a metal tip. Chill it in the freezer for 5 minutes before piping.) Refrigerate the chocolate mousse cups for 2 hours, or until set.
5. Garnish the desserts with reserved whipped cream and serve immediately, or return them to the fridge until serving time.

Equipment

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Notes

Make-Ahead Instructions: Prep chocolate mousse cups 1 day in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. A few hours before serving add whipped cream and garnishes, then return to the fridge to chill.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Chill Time: 2 hours 20 Minutes
• Cook Time: 0 Minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Mixing
• Cuisine: American

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