This easy chocolate mousse recipe is dreamy decadence in just minutes. Rich chocolate flavor in a whipped dessert in minutes. This is perfect for a last-minute dessert or an impressive (yet effortless) treat.
Easy Chocolate Mousse in Minutes
This is an easy shortcut to making chocolate mousse. It’s deliciously decadent and more light and airy than chocolate pudding.
You’ll need just three ingredients, no fiddling with gelatin, no beating eggs required. Whip this dessert up in just a minute or two – no cooking required. The secret to the richness is unsweetened cocoa powder to boost dark chocolate flavor! Serve it as you like, top it with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Ingredients for Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate pudding mix: The base of this easy mousse recipe is a box of pudding mix. Ensure you use instant pudding (not the kind that requires cooking). Unsweetened cocoa powder: This deepens the chocolate flavor and elevates the dessert. Heavy cream: The secret to the light and fluffy texture in this mousse recipe is the heavy whipping cream. Milk won’t create the richness needed in this recipe.
Bonus Tip: For an extra decadent experience, use half dark chocolate pudding mix and half milk chocolate pudding mix!
How to Make Chocolate Mousse
Top it Off!
Get fancy and have fun with toppings or fold in some cookie crumbs or chocolate chips.
A dollop of whipped cream Fresh fruit or berries Grated white or dark chocolate Crumbled cookies, festive sprinkles, or a drizzle of homemade strawberry or caramel sauce for an extra touch of indulgence
Prep Ahead and Storage
This chocolate mousse recipe will last about 4 days in the fridge, so it’s perfect for prepping ahead. If making ahead, add the toppings (like whipped cream) just before serving. Freeze chocolate mousse for up to 2 months and let it thaw in the refrigerator, or freeze it into popsicle molds and enjoy it as a frozen treat!
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