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Easy Chocolate Mousse

Easy Chocolate Mousse: A Delightfully Rich No-Bake Treat

Discover how to make this Easy Chocolate Mousse, a rich, egg-free, no-bake dessert that requires only three ingredients and whips up in under five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Use heavy for stiffer peaks.
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a smoother taste.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to 1/2 cup for extra sweetness.
Optional Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can be substituted with vanilla extract.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • glass mixing bowl
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chill a glass mixing bowl in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and whip on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually sift in cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing gently on low speed until incorporated.
  4. If using almond extract, add it now and whip until stiff peaks form.
  5. Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for ideal texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill your tools, sift cocoa powder, and monitor whipping to avoid overwhipping. The mousse can be stored for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

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