Best 9 Hot Cocoa Mousse Recipes

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Hot cocoa mousse is a decadent and luxurious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a combination of chocolate, cream, and eggs, and it is whipped until light and fluffy. The result is a mousse that is rich, creamy, and full of chocolate flavor. Hot cocoa mousse can be served on its own, or it can be used as a filling for cakes, pies, and other desserts. It can also be flavored with a variety of ingredients, such as vanilla, cinnamon, or peppermint. No matter how you choose to serve it, hot cocoa mousse is sure to be a hit.

Let's cook with our 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.

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

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

WICKED HOT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large eggs, separated*
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
4 teaspoons Chili Oil, recipe follows
7 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
Spicy Whipped Cream, recipe follows
2 cups olive oil
4 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cocoa powder
Ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk the egg yolks, 1/4 cup of sugar, butter, 1/4 cup of water, coffee liqueur, and chili oil in a large metal bowl to blend. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not allow the bottom of the bowl to touch the water); whisk constantly until the mixture is very thick and frothy, about 3 minutes. Add the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites in another large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, beating until stiff and glossy peaks form. Remove the chocolate from over the water. Fold 1/3 of the meringue into the warm chocolate mixture to lighten, then fold in the remaining meringue.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight. Spoon the mousse into 6-ounce bowls. Top with spicy whipped cream and serve.
  • Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
  • With an electric mixer, whip cream gradually adding the sugar until soft peaks form. Top with a dusting of cocoa powder and a pinch of cayenne. Serve immediately.

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.

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

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

COCOA CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH EGG WHITES



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A good lighter version with no whipped cream or egg yolks. From the First magazine for Women, January 2009, in their insider secrets for slimming resolutions. "Rich enough to hit the spot and light enough to fit into my diet" from Chef Jennifer Iserloh. Slimming Perk: Italian researchers found that cocoa's flavanols can accelerate fat burning in 15 days. The compounds enhance the body's insulin sensitivity, so sugar is rushed to the cells and used for fuel. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Chef Johnsonville

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 6 ounces ramekins, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup pasteurized egg white
1 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl of electric mixer beat egg whites 2 minutes or until they're fluffy and cling to bowl when tilted.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, cocoa, coffee and vanilla.
  • Using spatula, fold egg whites into sour cream mixture in 3 batches.
  • Divide among four 6 ounce ramekins.
  • Cover and chill 1 hour.

### Hot Cocoa Mousse: Top-Notch Taste, Easy to Make ### Key Takeaways: - Indulge in a delectable dessert experience with this rich and creamy hot cocoa mousse. This elevated version of the classic hot chocolate transcends the ordinary, offering a velvety texture and an irresistibly satisfying chocolatey taste. - This indulgent mousse can be effortlessly prepared in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect option for busy individuals or those desiring a quick and delightful treat. - Customization is key: You can tailor the mousse to your liking by adjusting the amount of cocoa powder, sugar, and whipped cream. For a more pronounced chocolatey experience, consider using dark chocolate cocoa powder. - Serving suggestions abound: Top the mousse with a drizzle of chocolate syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder for an elevated presentation. Accompany it with fresh berries or sliced bananas for a refreshing touch. ### Detailed Guide to Achieving Mousse Perfection: 1. **Lay the Foundation**: - Combine milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a saucepan. - Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat while stirring to dissolve the sugar and cocoa powder. - Set the mixture off the heat and let it cool slightly. 2. **Introducing the Chocolate Riches**: - In a separate bowl, place finely-chopped chocolate. - Pour a small amount of the warm cocoa mixture over the chocolate and whisk together. - Gradually add the remaining cocoa mixture while continuing to whisk, allowing the chocolate to melt and fully incorporate into the mixture. 3. **Airy Delight**: - In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. - Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until completely combined. 4. **Chilling for Perfection**: - Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours, or ideally, leave it to setvernight. - This chilling step allows the flavors to meld and the texture to achieve its ideal velvety smoothness. 5. **Savoring the Moment**: - Scoop the mousse into individual serving bowls or ramekins. - Garnish as per your liking with a drizzle of chocolate syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder. - Delight in the luxurious taste and texture of your homemade hot cocoa mousse. ### Embrace Simplicity, Elevate Your Dessert Game: Indulge in a culinary journey with this exquisitely simple yet strikingly delicious hot cocoa mousse. The minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation belies the rich and creamy symphony of flavors that tantalize your taste buds. So, step into the kitchen and treat yourself and your loved ones to this heavenly dessert experience.

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