Easy 5-Minute Chocolate Mousse Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dessert

Name: Easy 5-Minute Chocolate Mousse Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dessert
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 100 grams Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa or higher); 100 ml Heavy Cream (38% fat, for ganache); 100 ml Heavy Cream (38% fat, for whipping); 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract); 1 pinch Pinch of Salt (enhances flavor)

Learn how to make a rich and creamy chocolate mousse in just 5 minutes with this simple recipe. Perfect for a quick dessert that tastes gourmet! This video guides you through each step, from melting chocolate to folding in whipped cream, ensuring a perfect texture every time. A delightful treat for any occasion.

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Creamy Chocolate Mousse

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

French

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

25g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Mousse in Serving Glass

Ingredients

Dark Chocolate
(70% cocoa or higher)
100 grams
Heavy Cream
(38% fat, for ganache)
100 ml

Heavy Cream
(38% fat, for whipping)
100 ml
Granulated Sugar
(or to taste)
2 tablespoons
Vanilla Extract
(pure vanilla extract)
1 teaspoon
Pinch of Salt
(enhances flavor)
1 pinch

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Silky Chocolate Ganache

Instructions

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Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, gently heat 100ml of heavy cream until just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth to create a ganache.
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Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, gently heat 100ml of heavy cream until just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth to create a ganache.
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Ensure the cream is hot but not boiling to prevent scorching the chocolate.
2
In a separate cold bowl, whip the remaining 100ml of heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Do not over-whip.
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In a separate cold bowl, whip the remaining 100ml of heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Do not over-whip.
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Use a chilled bowl and whisk for best whipping results.

3
Allow the chocolate ganache to cool slightly to room temperature. Once cooled, gently fold about a third of the whipped cream into the ganache to lighten it, then carefully fold in the rest of the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the mousse.
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Allow the chocolate ganache to cool slightly to room temperature. Once cooled, gently fold about a third of the whipped cream into the ganache to lighten it, then carefully fold in the rest of the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the mousse.
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Gentle folding is key to maintain the airy texture of the mousse.
4
Spoon the chocolate mousse into serving glasses or a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until set. Garnish with chocolate shavings or berries before serving.
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Spoon the chocolate mousse into serving glasses or a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until set. Garnish with chocolate shavings or berries before serving.
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For best flavor and texture, chill thoroughly.