Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Small cups of chocolate mousse next to spoons.

Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

This Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe has a rich flavor and creamy texture, and it's made with just 5 simple ingredients. It's easy to make thanks to a surprise secret ingredient: mini marshmallows!

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 5

chilling 1

Total Time 35

Servings servings (1/2 cup each)

Calories 311kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

4 cups mini marshmallows
3/4 cup whole milk
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped (see note 1)
3/4 cup heavy cream chilled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream for garnish, optional
chocolate shavings for garnish

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Instructions

Fill a large bowl with ice. The bowl should be large enough to hold a medium saucepan.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine marshmallows, milk, and chocolate. Whisk constantly until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Set the saucepan inside the large bowl with ice. Let stand, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate mixture has cooled and thickened, about 20 minutes.
In a standing mixer with the whisk attachment, or using an electric hand mixer, whip cream and vanilla together until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
Fold whipped cream into the chilled chocolate mixture (do not overmix). Spoon into wine glasses or ramekins and cover with plastic wrap (the plastic should be directly on the surface of the mousse). Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving if desired.

Notes

Bittersweet chocolate: For a white chocolate mousse, substitute high-quality white chocolate. The recipe will work just as well. It's really delicious with a drizzle of Raspberry Coulis and fresh berries.
Yield: This Easy Chocolate Mousse makes about 3 cups of mousse, enough for 6 (1/2-cup) individual servings.
Storage: Store leftover mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 4 days.

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