Best 11 Easy Cocoa Mousse Recipes

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Preparing an easy cocoa mousse is a delightful culinary experience that results in a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. With its simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is perfect for home cooks seeking an impressive yet manageable treat. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply craving a sweet indulgence, this scrumptious mousse promises to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling like a culinary master. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on this delightful journey of creating the perfect cocoa mousse.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

NO-FUSS COCOA MOUSSE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 single-serving packets hot cocoa mix
2 cups cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups whipped topping
1 orange, zested
1 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine the cocoa mix, cream cheese, milk and sugar in a large bowl, then beat with an electric hand mixer until well blended.
  • Add the whipped topping and whip to fully combine. Serve in 6 individual 6-ounce cups and top with the orange zest and mini chocolate chips.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH COCOA POWDER



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No cooking involved, and it just doesn't get much easier than this for an elegant dessert. I like to pipe the mousse into small shooter glasses for a lovely presentation. Everybody has room for a mini dessert! Chilling the bowl and beaters will result in a better whipped cream.

Provided by lutzflcat

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ⅓ cups heavy cream
½ cup powdered sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅔ cup whipped cream cheese (such as Philadelphia(R))
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon grated chocolate

Steps:

  • Combine cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a large chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer with chilled beaters until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  • Beat whipped cream cheese in a separate bowl until soft. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar gradually and beat until well combined. Mix in almond extract and beat until well incorporated. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the chocolate whipped cream until both are completely blended.
  • Spoon or pipe mousse into small serving dishes. Top with grated chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 104.9 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

COCOA POWDER CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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This mousse served in shot glasses is perfect for when you're craving something sweet but just want a small portion. You can enjoy them as soon as you make them, or you can chill them in the fridge for a cooler dessert.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Pipe mousse into 6 shot glasses. Serve immediately or chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 33.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

EASY COCOA MOUSSE



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"This airy, melt-in-your-mouth mousse has a light cocoa flavor that's so good," comments Donna Brooks of Jefferson, Maine. "It's simple to mix, then pop in the fridge while you're preparing the rest of your meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
Artificial sweetener equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 5 minutes. Cook over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. , In a blender, combine the milk, sweetener, cocoa and vanilla. Slowly add gelatin mixture. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Spoon into serving dishes. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Garnish with remaining topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 3g fat, Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

HOT COCOA MOUSSE



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It only takes 15 minutes to make our elegant-looking Hot Cocoa Mousse made with instant hot cocoa mix, whipping cream, ground cinnamon, powdered sugar and vanilla.

Provided by Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 packages (1.25 oz each) instant hot cocoa mix
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
Whipped cream, if desired
Ground cinnamon, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until cream begins to thicken.
  • On medium speed, beat in powdered sugar and cocoa mix until blended. Add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla; beat on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Spoon mousse into individual dessert dishes. Garnish with whipped cream; sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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

EASY BASIC CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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This basic mousse can be served in a bittersweet chocolate cup for that elegant dessert. It can also be used as cake filling with the ease of increasing the quantity.

Provided by Gingerbee

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 6 chocolate shells

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Prepare mousse by beating all ingredients together in the small bowl of a mixer until thick and holding peaks.
  • Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 16.2, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 1.8

COCOA MOUSSE PIE



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This is my husband's favorite dessert. It's cool, creamy, chocolaty and a snap to fix.-Patti Beatty, Hamilton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Additional whipped topping and baking cocoa, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and cocoa. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze for 20 minutes. Garnish with additional whipped topping an cocoa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

INCREDIBLY EASY COCOA CAPPUCCINO MOUSSE



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Make and share this incredibly easy cocoa cappuccino mousse recipe from Food.com.

Provided by meatymeatball

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
1/3 cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 teaspoons powdered instant coffee or 2 teaspoons espresso, dissolved in
2 teaspoons hot water
2 1/2 cups Cool Whip or 2 1/2 cups whipped cream

Steps:

  • in medium saucepan,combine SC milk, cocoa, butter, and coffee.
  • cook over low heat until smooth.
  • remove from heat; cool.
  • in large bowl, fold together choc mixture and whipped cream/cool whip.
  • pour into 8 dessert dishes.
  • optional: garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle some cocoa powder ove it.
  • enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 104.5, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 34.2, Protein 5.2

EASY 3-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Recipe by Tasty image

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

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

Tips:

  • For a richer mousse, use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • To make sure the mousse is smooth and creamy, make sure the chocolate and cream are melted slowly and evenly.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
  • Don't overbeat the whipped cream, or it will become grainy.
  • To make the mousse ahead of time, refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

This cocoa mousse is a light, fluffy, and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, you are sure to enjoy this recipe.

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