Best 12 Cool Chocolate Mousse Recipes

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If you're in search of a delightful dessert that combines richness, creaminess, and a symphony of chocolate flavors, look no further than the exquisite cool chocolate mousse. This delectable treat is a true indulgence for chocolate lovers, offering a velvety texture that melts in your mouth and a burst of cocoa goodness in every bite. Whether it's for a special occasion, a romantic dinner, or simply a sweet craving, this article will guide you through the steps to create the perfect cool chocolate mousse, ensuring an unforgettable dessert experience.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

COOL CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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Four easy ingredients are all you need for this cool, creamy and refreshing chocolate treat! -Shirley Little, Alvord, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup sour cream
Additional whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping and sour cream. Pour into individual dessert dishes. Dollop with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 13g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW MOUSSE



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We love a classic chocolate mousse, but achieving a silky, light result can be tricky. This marshmallow version may sound surprising but is virtually foolproof and couldn't be easier to make. The gelatin in marshmallows helps sets the mousse, while the sugar in them lends sweetness. Simply stir marshmallows melted with cream into softened chocolate, then fold whipped cream into the cooled mixture. The result is an airy mousse flecked with gorgeous splinters of dark chocolate. If you like, toast extra marshmallows and put some on top of each serving for additional oomph.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 ounces (half of one 10-ounce bag or a scant 3 cups) mini marshmallows
1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 ounces (1 cup) bittersweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine the marshmallows, 1/2 cup of the cream, and salt in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula until the marshmallows have melted and the mixture is smooth, about 4 minutes. Meanwhile, microwave the chocolate chips on high in a large microwave-safe bowl until mostly melted, 2 minutes. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the chocolate chips and stir until completely combined. Set aside until completely cool, about 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, whip the remaining 1 1/2 cups cream in a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed or a whisk until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate, covered, until the chocolate mixture is ready.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in three batches. It'll take a while to completely incorporate, so be patient. Serve immediately or divide into individual serving dishes or ramekins and refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

THE BEST CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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The best chocolate mousse must be perfect. It should taste rich, indulgent and not too sweet, with a texture that is both light-and-airy and silky-and-smooth. After many attempts we nailed it and made a dessert that not only exceeded our standards, it's also quite easy to pull off. Close your eyes and take a bite -- you'll be transported to a 4-star French restaurant.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups cold heavy cream
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Whip 1 cup of the heavy cream to soft peaks in a medium bowl (see Cook's Note). Set aside.
  • Add the egg, egg yolks, sugar, espresso powder, vanilla extract, salt and 1 tablespoon water to a medium heatproof bowl and whisk to combine. Set the bowl over a medium saucepan of gently simmering water (do not allow the bowl to touch the water). Whisk constantly until the mixture is pale, hot to the touch and has almost doubled in volume, about 4 to 6 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula, if necessary. Remove from the heat and continue whisking until cooled, about 2 minutes.
  • Put the chopped chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl and set over the saucepan of gently simmering water (do not allow the bowl to touch the water). Stir occasionally with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and gently stir for about 3 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Whisk the egg mixture into the melted chocolate in 3 additions until combined. (The mixture may get very thick.) Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in 3 additions until it is fully incorporated. It is important that the chocolate mixture is not warm to ensure that it combines smoothly with the whipped cream without seizing up.
  • Divide the chocolate mousse among four 4-ounce ramekins and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Whip the remaining 3/4 cup cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Top each chocolate mousse with whipped cream and serve. (For a softer texture, allow the ramekins to sit at room temperature while you whip the cream.)

EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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Chocolate mousse that tastes like something from a restaurant, with the ease of instant pudding!

Provided by Luna

Categories     Desserts     Mousse Recipes     Chocolate Mousse Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 ½ cups milk
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare the pudding in a large bowl using 1 1/2 cups milk instead of the suggested 2 cups.
  • Fold in the whipped topping until blended. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 25.8 g, Sodium 455.6 mg, Sugar 48.6 g

SUPREMELY EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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Although cool whip can never take the place of whipping cream it can cut down the calories, make a very quick dessert and taste lovely as well. I served this in small dessert dishes with a very small piece of chocolate to garnish. Although I used milk chocolate, it could also be made with dark. The idea for this recipe came from Kraft.

Provided by GaylaV

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (1 liter) container Cool Whip Lite
168 g milk chocolate candy bars
42 g chocolate bars (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in a double boiler or carefully in the microwave.
  • Pour the melted chocolate into the cool whip.
  • Whisk gently until it is well combined.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Spoon into small dessert dishes and garnish with small chocolate piece.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 46, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 1, Sugar 22.9, Protein 3

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE RECIPE BY TASTY



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You don't need to go to a pricey restaurant or work really hard to make your own chocolate mousse. This four-ingredient recipe involves beating heavy cream and sugar with an electric mixer, stirring your favorite dark or milk chocolate and hot cream, and then folding the two mixes together. Fancy it up by putting the mousse in chilled martini glasses and topping with whatever you want - whipped cream, fresh raspberries, pirouette cookies, or chocolate shavings.

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 oz chocolate, milk or dark, broken into small pieces
¼ cup heavy cream, hot
6 raspberries, to garnish
2 sprigs mint, to garnish
2 tubes tube cookie, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream and the sugar, beating with an electric mixer until soft peaks form when lifted from the bowl. Set aside two large spoonfuls of the whipped cream to garnish with at the end.
  • Whisk the chocolate and hot cream in a separate bowl until smooth, then fold in the mixture into the cream with a spatula until no streaks remain.
  • Split the chocolate cream mixture evenly between two martini glasses or your serving dish of choice, then chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Garnish with a spoonful of whipped cream, raspberries, mint, and the chocolate cookie.
  • Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CHIP MOUSSE



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Chocolate has long been associated with Valentine's Day. So when Cupid comes calling this year, reach for this recipe for rich and creamy mousse.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth; beat in melted chocolate. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 42g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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All you need is whipping cream and baking chocolate to create our light, fluffy and chocolaty mousse. For some added flair, top with raspberries or mint leaves.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream, well chilled
10 to 12 oz bittersweet baking chocolate (60% to 70% cacao), broken into small pieces

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat whipping cream at medium speed just until stiff peaks form.
  • In double boiler or in bowl set over saucepan, melt chocolate over simmering water. Pour melted chocolate into whipped cream; fold chocolate into cream (do not overmix; mixture can have a few streaks). Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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Chocolate mousse is the ultimate dessert for any chocolate lover. We like to make ours using bittersweet chocolate, which is high in pure chocolate (at least 35 percent cocoa solids) and makes for a deep chocolate flavor. (Plus, it's also a great eating chocolate.) If you prefer semisweet chocolate, which has more sugar and fewer cocoa solids than bittersweet, know that it can often be substituted in recipes without significantly affecting the flavor or texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons sugar
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 3/4 cup heavy cream. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until mixture coats back of spoon, 3 to 4 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat; whisk in melted chocolate and vanilla. Strain into a bowl; chill until cool.
  • With an electric mixer, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 of whipped cream into cooled custard mixture, then gently fold in the rest with a rubber spatula.
  • Spoon into serving dishes; chill, covered, at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

MOUSSE IN MINUTES



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You can make this creamy, deeply chocolatey mousse in just 10 minutes. You will, however, need to wait an hour for it to chill.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding Pudding
2 cups cold milk
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
1/2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, shaved into curls

Steps:

  • Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP.
  • Spoon into 6 dessert dishes.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with remaining COOL WHIP and chocolate curls just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6675 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

EASY 3-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Make this easy chocolate dessert with a cool hack! Perfect for Valentine's Day or anytime you have a craving for chocolate.

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Desserts

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 oz marshmallow
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup dark chocolate
whipped cream
chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, combine the marshmallows and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the marshmallows are completely melted, 5-7 minutes.
  • Pour the marshmallow mixture over the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until well combined and smooth.
  • Divide the mixture between 4 serving cups. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until set.
  • Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 39 grams

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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There are a lot of mousse recipes out there. This is the one I prefer. Easy to make and so good. It makes me happy!

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
1/3 cup chilled whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • For mousse: Heat whipping cream gently in double-boiler or small saucepan until it comes to a simmer.
  • Remove from heat and add chocolate.
  • Stir until the chocolate has completely melted.
  • Whisk in the egg yolks and brandy.
  • Set aside to cool completely.
  • Beat 1/3 cup cream, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl to stiff peaks.
  • Fold into cooled chocolate mixture.
  • Spoon into wineglasses.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
  • For cream: Beat cream, sugar and brandy in medium bowl to soft peaks.
  • Top mousse with dollops of cream.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the mousse will be. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites. If you overbeat them, they will become dry and grainy. Beat them until they are stiff but still glossy.
  • Fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture gently. If you stir them too vigorously, you will deflate the egg whites and the mousse will not be as light and fluffy.
  • Chill the mousse for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow it to set and develop its full flavor.
  • Garnish the mousse with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream. This will make it look and taste even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Chocolate mousse is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a light, fluffy, and decadent mousse that will satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, give this chocolate mousse recipe a try.

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