Rich and creamy, this 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse recipe is a must-try! It looks fancy, tastes delicious, and is so EASY.
This post is all about how to make 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse.
This 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse is incredibly delicious and intensely rich with the ultimate chocolate flavor. It’s so easy to make and tastes gourmet with its perfectly creamy texture.
I felt the word fancy appropriately described this chocolatey dessert because it tastes like something you would get at a high-end French restaurant. You’ll only need semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream.
You can simply serve this chocolate mousse by itself for an exquisitely delicious dessert adventure. Or, add a few topping ingredients like whipped cream, sliced almonds, chocolate sprinkles, and a wafer cookie roll for balance. While that may seem like many (optional) toppings, I can guarantee that each adds high value.
Check out the step-by-step instructions below for making the BEST 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse you will ever taste! While this recipe is classic, the presentation and optional garnishes bring something new and unique to this timeless dessert.
2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
What Are The Two Components Of This Mousse Recipe?
The two components of this mousse dessert are semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream. Of course, you can use milk chocolate chips, but I prefer the higher cocoa content that the semi-sweet chips offer. These darker chocolate chips taste richer than milk chocolate and add fancy cacao flavorings making this mousse stand out from any other recipe.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Heavy Whipping Cream, 1 and 1/2 cups – 1/2 cup of cream will be heated and combined with the chocolate chips, and the other one cup of cream will be added to a separate bowl and whisked to form medium peaks (like whipped cream).
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 1 cup
Optional Topping Ingredients:
Equipment Needed:
- Stand or Hand Mixer (With a wire whisk attachment, pictured below.)
- Refrigerator
What Makes Chocolate Mousse Taste Extra Good?
TWO things make chocolate mousse taste extra good. First, allowing the mousse to chill in the refrigerator is essential. Two hours is best, or better yet, overnight.
Secondly, once it’s finished chilling, set it at room temperature for at least ten minutes. The chilled mousse will be thick, so it needs to become creamy again, which is the proper way to serve and enjoy chocolate mousse.
How To Make 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse, Step-By-Step
Step 1: Add 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the cream for one minute in the microwave, then add the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. (You can heat the cream in a small saucepan if you don’t want to use the microwave. Heat until the cream is hot but not boiling.)
Step 2: Stir the warm cream and chocolate chips until they’re melted and combined. This may take about five minutes. Once the cream and chocolate chips are thoroughly mixed, set the bowl aside to cool.
Step 3: In a (separate) medium-sized mixing bowl, add one cup of heavy whipping cream. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the cream (with a wire whisk attachment) until you see medium peaks. DO NOT overbeat the cream.
Step 4: Add half of the whipped cream to the cooled chocolate mixture with a spatula, folding GENTLY until combined. Then fold in the second half of the whipped cream GENTLY until combined.
Step 5: Cover and chill the bowl of 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse in the refrigerator for one hour. You can also refrigerate it overnight.
Step 6: Serve the chocolate mousse in small glasses or French ramekin bowls. You should get approximately four servings. Add the optional whipped cream, sprinkles, and sliced almonds. Stick an optional wafer roll cookie into each mousse dessert.
Why You’ll Love 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse:
- EASY And Eggless.
- Fluffy, RICH & Creamy.
- Only TWO Ingredients.
FAQs & Tips For 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
What Are Some Creative Ways To Serve Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse?
For a beautiful presentation, serve this mousse in French ramekin bowls or small glasses. However, this fluffy mousse is easy to serve in any way!
It’s also delicious as a pie filling with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Or serve it as a parfait, layered with raspberries or strawberries.
How Should I Store Mousse?
Store 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. It’s crucial to keep the mousse covered.
What Ingredients Are In Heston Blumenthal’s Chocolate Mousse?
Heston Blumenthal is a British chef well-known for his two-ingredient chocolate mousse recipe that contains water and dark chocolate.
Can You Make This Easy Chocolate Mousse Without Cream?
Yes! You can substitute the cream for water.
Is There Water In 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse?
This recipe includes cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips resulting in a rich and fluffy mousse. If you have dietary restrictions, you can substitute the cream with water.
Are There Eggs In This Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe?
Nope! It’s an eggless dessert recipe.
What’s The Difference Between Chocolate Mousse And Chocolate Pudding?
Pudding includes a starchy thickener like corn starch, and its consistency is denser. Mousse is much lighter and fluffier and does not include a thickening agent.
Does Alton Brown Have A Two-Component Chocolate Mousse Recipe?
Yes, and according to Alton, you only need high-quality chocolate and eggs.
Fancy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Spatula
- Mixing Bowl
- Stand or Hand Mixer (with a wire whisk attachment)
- Refrigerator
- Le Tauci Ramekins Serving Cups (optional)
Ingredients
Ingredients You'll Need For 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse:
- 1.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream – (1/2 cup of cream will be heated and combined with the chocolate chips, and the other one cup of cream will be added to a separate bowl and whisked to form medium peaks like whipped cream.)
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Optional Topping Ingredients:
- Whipped Cream
- Sliced Almonds
- Chocolate Sprinkles
- Wafer Cookie Rolls
Instructions
How To Make 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse, Step-By-Step
- Add 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the cream for one minute in the microwave, then add the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. (You can heat the cream in a small saucepan if you don’t want to use the microwave. Heat until the cream is hot but not boiling.)
- Stir the warm cream and chocolate chips until they’re melted and combined. This may take about five minutes. Once the cream and chocolate chips are thoroughly mixed, set the bowl aside to cool.
- In a (separate) medium-sized mixing bowl, add one cup of heavy whipping cream. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the cream (with a wire whisk attachment) until you see medium peaks. DO NOT overbeat the cream.
- With a spatula, add half of the whipped cream to the cooled chocolate mixture, folding GENTLY until combined. Then fold in the second half of the whipped cream GENTLY until combined.
- Cover and chill the bowl of 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse in the refrigerator for one hour. You can also chill it overnight in the fridge.
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Final Thoughts On This Easy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Recipe
If you want to serve an EASY and delicious Chocolate Mousse, this recipe is for you! Everyone who tastes this will be impressed with its fancy presentation and rich, fluffy, and chocolatey flavor.
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