If you love chocolate, you must like this gooey, fluffy, light, and creamy dessert. Chocolate mousse is simple to make yet fancy enough to serve at your parties. If you in need of a quick chocolate fix, this easy-to-make dessert can be your savior. But how do you make an eggless, gluten-free version of the dessert? Let’s dive into it, shall we?
1. Chocolate Mousse Recipe
The ingredients list for this recipe might seem big, but it is so easy to make, yet it will make the most delicate dessert.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 1/3 cup water
- Two tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- One tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- Two teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, beat to soft peaks, and sweetened with 1 1/2 tablespoons of powdered sugar for garnish
- cocoa powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Put the chocolate chips, water, cocoa, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl, and microwave, in short, 30-second bursts, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is melted and smooth (this can also be done over a double boiler)
- Fold in the whipped cream and vanilla extract.
- Divide the mixture evenly between 6 dessert glasses, cover, and chill in the refrigerator until set (about 1 hour).
- Top with sweetened whipped cream and sprinkle with cocoa powder (optional)
2. 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
This eggless dessert is light, creamy yet thick, and sweet. Top with some whipped cream and cocoa powder for brownie presentation points.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Three tablespoons cocoa powder
- Six tablespoons powdered sugar
- One teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Garnishing (Optional)
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- cocoa powder for sprinkle
Instructions
- For Eggless 3 Ingredient Chocolate, Mousse first takes the chilled mixing bowl, adds the whipping cream to it, and whips until it becomes thick and bubbly.
- To this whipped cream, add cocoa powder and powdered sugar and mix it carefully with the spoon.
- Next, add the vanilla extract and again whip the cream till it becomes stiff peaks form.
- Finally, put the mixture equally in all serving bowls or glasses, top them with whipped cream, and sprinkle a little cocoa powder. This is best served within a minimum of 1 hour.
3. Thick Chocolate Mousse
This double chocolate thick mousse recipe is perfect for you if you like to go a little extra with the chocolaty flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of the heavy cream to a bare simmer. Pour the cream over the chopped chocolate, let sit for 1 minute. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then whisk until smooth. Cover and chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes to cool.
- Beat 2 cups heavy cream and powdered sugar in a medium bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high speed to stiff peaks, about 3 minutes. Put 1/2 of the whipped cream in a container and store in the fridge until needed for decorating.
- Give the chocolate mixture a whisk, then fold it into the remaining whipped cream with a silicone spatula until no streaks remain.
- Distribute between glasses or bowls and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Garnish with whipped cream and serve.
4. 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
If you do not have any fancy ingredients, use these two essential ingredients for a quick fix of sweetness.
Ingredients
Mousse
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup heavy cream with the chocolate chips. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring and adding additional time if needed. Allow the melted chocolate to cool to room temperature.
- Pour the remaining 1 & 1/2 cups heavy cream into the chilled bowl and beat on high with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Add the cooled chocolate to the whipped cream and beat until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Divide the mousse into individual serving containers. Cover the containers with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
5. Eggless Chocolate Mousse With Ganache
Ingredients
For the ganache
- 225 gms Dark chocolate
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tbsp butter
For the mousse
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
Ganache
- Chop the chocolate into even pieces. Heat the cream for 30 seconds – 40 seconds or until you can see bubbles around. Do not overheat the cream. It will curdle and overflow.
- Pour the cream over the chocolate, make sure all the chocolate is covered. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, whisk the chocolate and cream well. Add the butter and mix well.
- Make sure it’s a homogeneous mix. Set aside.
Mousse
- Take 2 cups of cream and add 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whip well until it forms soft peaks, about 7 minutes.
- Now add the cooled ganache and whip well until it forms stiff peaks.
- Scoop into serving bowls and let it sit for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with chocolate chips, curls or nuts or even whipped cream and serve.
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