Description

This 3-Ingredient Easy Chocolate Mousse is a rich and creamy dessert that’s simple to prepare. Made with heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar, it whips up quickly into a light, airy treat perfect for any chocolate lover. Optional almond extract adds a subtle nutty note, making this mousse both decadent and elegant with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Mousse Ingredients

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup cocoa powder, Dutch processed, sifted (use 1/3 cup for darker chocolate flavor)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (use 1/4 cup for darker chocolate flavor)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

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Instructions

Chill the mixing bowl: Place your Pyrex glass mixing bowl in the refrigerator or freezer to chill. This helps the heavy cream whip more efficiently.
Whip the cream: Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, begin whipping the cream until it becomes frothy and starts to thicken slightly.
Add cocoa powder and sugar: Gradually add the sifted cocoa powder and powdered sugar to the whipped cream. Carefully continue mixing until soft peaks form, ensuring the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Incorporate almond extract: If desired, add 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract for a subtle nutty flavor. Continue whipping the mixture until you achieve stiff peaks, creating a thick, airy mousse texture.
Pipe or spoon the mousse: Spoon the mousse into a disposable piping bag fitted with a piping tip or directly into a plastic bag with one corner snipped off. Pipe the mousse into serving bowls or glasses for a polished presentation.
Serve or refrigerate: Enjoy the mousse immediately for the best texture or refrigerate until ready to serve. The mousse will keep well chilled without losing its lightness.

Notes

Chilling your mixing bowl will help the cream whip more easily and achieve desired peaks.
Sift cocoa powder to avoid dark flecks in the mousse and ensure smooth texture.
Adjust sweetness by starting with 1/4 cup powdered sugar; increase up to 1/2 cup if preferred sweeter.
For a sugar-free or low-carb version, substitute powdered sugar with a 1:1 powdered sugar substitute like Swerve.
Use Dutch processed cocoa powder for a mellow chocolate flavor; increase quantity slightly for a deeper, richer flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
Calories: 446 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 26 mg
Fat: 34 g
Saturated Fat: 21 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 83 mg