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    Home » Desserts » Other Desserts » Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    Published: Jan 19, 2021 · Modified: Jan 19, 2021 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy chocolate mousse recipe teaches you how to make chocolate mousse from scratch with just a few simple ingredients - no raw eggs necessary!

    White porcelain cup filled with chocolate mousse and whipped cream

    One of my favorite things about cooking is trying new recipes, and I've always been drawn to recipes that use ingredients in usual ways.

    It seems like every time I'm pregnant, though, I crave things that aren't safe to eat, and I have to get creative to satisfy those cravings.

    This homemade chocolate mousse is a simple but delicious dessert that uses marshmallows to add stability to the light and airy mousse without raw eggs!

    Chocolate mousse in a white dish with a bite missing

    Does all chocolate mousse have raw eggs?

    No, it doesn't! Traditionally, chocolate mousse is made with raw eggs.

    However, this mousse relies on a base of melted marshmallow, melted good-quality baking chocolate, and whipped cream for that light and fluffy texture without the raw egg.

    How to make chocolate mousse

    Melted chocolate for chocolate mousse

    Add chocolates, mini marshmallows, and milk to a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and well-combined.

    Remove from heat, and cool completely. This is key. If the chocolate mixture is still warm, it will melt the whipped cream.

    Whipped cream for chocolate mousse

    In a large bowl, beat whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla together to soft peak stage. Reserve ¾ whipped cream to top mousse for serving.

    Cover, and chill reserved whipped cream until ready to serve. Fold 2 cups whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture until well-combined.

    Divide mousse among dishes, and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve. Serve topped with reserved whipped cream.

    Finished chocolate mousse recipe in white dishes on a wooden cutting board

    Tips and substitutions

    • Chocolates: Please see the notes just below for questions regarding substituting the types of chocolate.
    • Milk: You can use any milk from skim to whole milk. Using whole milk will give you a richer, creamier mousse.
    • Whipping cream: If you'd like more tips about making whipped cream, you can find more information here.
    • Sugar: If you like sweeter whipped cream, increase the sugar to ⅓ cup.

    Can I make the chocolate mousse in advance?

    Yes, this chocolate mousse will keep well for up to 2 days. I wouldn't make it any farther than that because the whipped cream won't hold up well, and it won't taste as fresh.

    Can I use a different type of chocolate?

    This chocolate mousse recipe isn't overly sweet. If you prefer more of a dark chocolate flavor, use all bittersweet in place of the semisweet chocolate.

    If you want a sweeter mousse, use all semisweet chocolate in place of the bittersweet chocolate.

    If you want things even sweeter, feel free to increase the sugar in the whipped cream to ⅓ cup.

    Storage

    Refrigerate any leftovers. The chocolate mousse will keep in the fridge for about 3 days.

    Chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings

    More chocolate mousse recipes!

    • Chocolate Mousse Cake
    • Chocolate Mousse Brownies
    • French Silk Brownies

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    Chocolate mousse in a white dish with a bite missing

    Chocolate Mousse

    Light and creamy chocolate mousse that's made without raw eggs
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Cooling: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 384kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate 60% cacao, chopped
    • 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate chopped
    • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
    • ½ cup milk
    • 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add chocolates, mini marshmallows, and milk to a large, heavy saucepan.
    • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and well-combined.
    • Remove from heat, and cool completely. This is key. If the chocolate mixture is still warm, it will melt the whipped cream.
    • In a large bowl, beat whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla together to soft peak stage.
    • Reserve ¾ whipped cream to top mousse for serving.
    • Cover, and chill reserved whipped cream until ready to serve.
    • Fold 2 cups whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture until well-combined.
    • Divide mousse among dishes, and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
    • Serve topped with reserved whipped cream.
    • Refrigerate any leftovers.

    Notes

    • Chocolates: Please see the notes above the recipe for questions regarding substituting the types of chocolate.
    • Milk: You can use any milk from skim to whole milk. Using whole milk will give you a richer, creamier mousse. 
    • Whipping cream: If you'd like more tips about making whipped cream, you can find more information here. 
    • Sugar: If you like sweeter whipped cream, increase the sugar to ⅓ cup. 
    • Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Published 6/8/16. Updated with new photos, recipe tweaks, and info on 1/19/21.

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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Betsy

      January 20, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, yum, yum!!! I love chocolate mousse and this was amazing.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 23, 2021 at 9:31 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. KC

      June 13, 2020 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, rich, yet light and creamy. I added 2 cups of mini marshmallows and put all the whipped cream in the mix. Then added my own whipped cream and a raspberry on top. My guests loved it.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 15, 2020 at 12:51 pm

        That's great! I'm glad it was a hit. =)

        Reply
    3. Shilla

      July 06, 2019 at 10:58 pm

      How many people will this serve ?

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 08, 2019 at 8:50 am

        Hi! I get 10 servings from this recipe.

        Reply
    4. claudia

      May 10, 2019 at 10:59 pm

      Segui la receta y me quedo riquisima!!!REALLY ,REALLY,REALLY GOOD!!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 11, 2019 at 3:09 pm

        Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked it! Thanks for commenting! =)

        Reply
    5. Michelle

      April 23, 2019 at 8:44 am

      Directions confusing regarding addition of whipped cream. Reserving 3/4 . Also adding rest in 2 separate times

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 24, 2019 at 4:24 pm

        Hi! I'm sorry that you found them confusing. You reserve 3/4 of the whipped cream to top the chocolate mousse. The rest is folded in with the chocolate. I hope that clarifies things for you.

        Reply
    6. Sharon

      October 28, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my girls' night birthday party, and it was a huge hit! So easy to make and so, so delicious. It has such a deep chocolate flavor and great texture. A definite "make again" recipe. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 29, 2018 at 7:45 pm

        Yay!! I'm so glad that you liked it! Thanks for coming back to comment! =)

        Reply
    7. Ellen Reyes

      September 16, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Can I put this chocolate mousse on my chocolate cake?

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 16, 2018 at 10:03 am

        You can! I have a recipes using this mousse on chocolate cake and on brownies.

        Reply
    8. Amy

      August 05, 2018 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I liked using the marshmallows in place of raw eggs and no one could tell the difference. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 05, 2018 at 10:28 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it! =)

        Reply
    9. Brian

      July 22, 2018 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to make this. I haven't made chocolate mousse in over 15 years because of the issue with uncooked eggs. I used to make it often before then, though. So this new method will make up for lost time. Thanks for sharing this.

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 23, 2018 at 12:53 am

        I hope you enjoy it! I try to avoid uncooked eggs, too, and I have had a difficult time finding pasteurized raw eggs. So, it's nice to have an alternative. =)

        Reply
    10. Jessica

      June 25, 2018 at 4:51 am

      I like the addition of the mini marshmallows! Nice recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 25, 2018 at 10:52 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Sarah

      June 24, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic! Made the recipe and followed the directions to a T. Everyone loved it. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 25, 2018 at 10:54 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    12. Nutrition Fox

      June 30, 2016 at 6:00 am

      Wow! looks really delicious! I'm going to try this out, thanks!

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 01, 2016 at 1:42 am

        Thanks!

        Reply

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