This 2-ingredient classic chocolate mousse is rich, light, and airy, with a smooth and velvety texture. It’s super easy to make with just two simple ingredients and comes together quickly without any baking or cooking.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This mousse gives you everything you love about a classic chocolate dessert with very little effort required.
- Made with just two main ingredients
- No baking or cooking required
- Light, airy, and creamy texture
- Rich chocolate flavour with minimal effort
- Easy to customize with toppings or flavour tweaks
Ingredients
- Heavy whipping cream - forms the base of the mousse and gives it a light, airy texture when whipped; make sure it’s cold so it whips properly
- Semi-sweet or dark chocolate - provides richness and deep chocolate flavour; darker chocolate will give a more intense, less sweet mousse
- Salt (optional) - a small pinch helps enhance and balance the chocolate flavour
Or for a lighter option, replace melted chocolate with:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder - a lighter alternative to melted chocolate
- Honey or maple syrup - adds sweetness when using cocoa powder instead of chocolate
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
Instructions
STEP 1: Add the cold heavy whipping cream to a large mixing bowl.
STEP 2: Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form and it becomes light and fluffy, just starting to hold its shape.
STEP 3: Melt the chocolate until smooth and let it cool slightly so it doesn’t melt the whipped cream.
STEP 4: Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Add a pinch of salt if using.
STEP 5: Spoon the mousse into jars or glasses, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the texture to set and thicken.
STEP 6: When it’s chilled and ready, take it out and top it off with your favourite toppings, or enjoy it just as it is.
Storage and Equipment
Store the mousse in an airtight container or sealed mason jars in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days.
For storage, I love using 8-oz (236 ml) wide-mouth mason jars, as they’re the perfect size for individual portions and come with a sealable lid that makes them great for storing and serving. For this recipe, you’ll also need some mixing bowls and an electric hand mixer.
Toasty's Tips
- Let the chocolate cool slightly before folding it into the whipped cream so it doesn’t melt or deflate the mousse.
- Fold gently and avoid overmixing to keep the texture light and airy.
- For a lighter option, you can use cocoa powder with a bit of sweetener instead of melted chocolate. The flavour will be less rich but still very enjoyable.
- A pinch of salt helps bring out the chocolate flavour.
- This mousse will thicken as it chills, so giving it time in the fridge improves the final texture.
- Serve with toppings like fresh berries, shaved chocolate, or a dusting of cocoa powder for added texture and flavour.
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📖 Recipe
2-Ingredient Classic Chocolate Mousse
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream - cold
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate - or dark chocolate
Instructions
- Add the cold heavy whipping cream to a large mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form and it becomes light and fluffy, just starting to hold its shape.
- Melt the chocolate until smooth and let it cool slightly so it doesn’t melt the whipped cream.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Add a pinch of salt if using.
- Spoon the mousse into jars or glasses, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to set and thicken.
- When it's chilled and ready, take it out and top it off with your favourite toppings, or enjoy as it is!
Notes
- Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here.
- Let the chocolate cool slightly before folding it into the whipped cream so it doesn’t melt or deflate the mousse.
- Fold gently and avoid overmixing to keep the texture light and airy.
- For a lighter option, you can use cocoa powder with a bit of sweetener instead of melted chocolate. The flavour will be less rich but still very enjoyable.
- A pinch of salt helps bring out the chocolate flavour.
- This mousse will thicken as it chills, so giving it time in the fridge improves the final texture.
- Serve with toppings like fresh berries, shaved chocolate, or a dusting of cocoa powder for added texture and flavour.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO
You can find step-by-step video tutorials for all of my recipes on my YouTube Channel. There you'll find many more tips and tricks to help you along!
Nutrition
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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