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Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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This easy chocolate mousse recipe is a creamy, decadent dessert that requires no baking and comes together quickly using a stand mixer. Featuring a rich blend of cream cheese, heavy cream, and cocoa, topped with light whipped crème fraîche and chocolate shavings, it’s perfect for an elegant yet simple treat that can be prepared ahead of time.

Ingredients

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Mousse

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar (plus more as needed)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Whipped Crème Fraîche

  • 4 ounces crème fraîche
  • 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar

Garnish

  • Milk or dark chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mousse: Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the cream cheese and heavy cream. Whip at high speed until the mixture forms soft peaks, which usually takes about 3 to 5 minutes. This creates the fluffy base of your mousse.
  2. Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to medium and gradually add whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste the mousse and add more confectioners’ sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
  3. Chill the Mousse: Spoon the prepared mousse evenly into four to six small serving bowls. Cover each bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to firm up and the flavors to meld. For best results, it can be chilled for up to 3 days.
  4. Make the Whipped Crème Fraîche: Without cleaning the mixer bowl, add the crème fraîche and 2 teaspoons of confectioners’ sugar. Whisk on high speed until the mixture becomes fluffy and light, approximately 1 minute.
  5. Assemble and Serve: After chilling, top each bowl of mousse with a generous dollop of the whipped crème fraîche. Finally, garnish with milk or dark chocolate shavings for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy your elegant chocolate mousse dessert!

Notes

  • For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before whipping to avoid lumps.
  • If you prefer a sweeter mousse, adjust confectioners’ sugar incrementally to taste.
  • You can prepare the mousse up to 3 days in advance and keep it refrigerated.
  • If crème fraîche is not available, you can substitute with lightly sweetened sour cream, though the flavor will differ slightly.
  • Use good quality cocoa powder and vanilla extract for the richest flavor.
  • Chilling time is crucial to achieve the proper mousse texture.

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