Description
Craving something rich and chocolatey? This chocolate mousse recipe is smooth, creamy, and comes together with just a few basic ingredients. It’s perfect for date nights, holidays, or anytime you need a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 c. heavy cream, divided
- 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips or baking chocolate
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Optional, to serve:
- 1 t. orange zest, preferably organic
- Whipped cream
- maraschino cherries
- mandarin orange slices
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of heavy cream with chocolate chips over medium-low heat.
- Stir constantly, until the chips have melted. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs and sugar with a hand-held mixer at medium speed for 3-minutes.
- While mixing on the same setting as above, slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture. Stir in the orange zest, if using.
- Once combined, pour back into the pan used to melt the chocolate. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
- Once chilled, whip the remaining heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the chilled chocolate into the whipped cream until thoroughly combined. The mixture should have a fluffy consistency.
- To serve, spoon the chocolate mousse into a piping bag and pipe it into small dessert dishes. If you like, top it with whipped cream and maraschino cherries or mandarin oranges. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you want to add irresistible brightness and citrusy notes to the mousse, don’t skip the orange zest.
- Making this ahead of time for guests? Hold off on adding the toppings until just before serving. Whipped cream and fruits are best added at the last minute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
