This rich and creamy gluten-free chocolate mousse is a dream for chocolate lovers. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s smooth, light, and perfectly decadent—ideal for any special occasion or an effortless make-ahead dessert.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 588 kcal
Ingredients
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1 cup chopped chocolate (dark, semi-sweet, or white)
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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In a heatproof bowl, warm ½ cup of the heavy whipping cream.
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Add the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth. Let it cool to room temperature.
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In a separate bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar until medium peaks form.
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Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate ganache.
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Continue folding in the rest of the whipped cream until the mixture is smooth and airy.
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Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight before serving.
Notes
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Use heavy whipping cream, not pre-whipped cream, for best texture.
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Avoid overheating the cream and chocolate; the mixture should be warm enough to melt the chocolate but not hot.
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Keep the whipping cream cold for easy, stable peaks.
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If the mousse feels grainy, the chocolate wasn’t fully melted or the cream was overwhipped.
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If it doesn’t set properly, chill longer or gently fold in a bit more whipped cream.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 588 | Carbs: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Sugar: 2g | Fiber: 5g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 40mg | Iron: 6mg
