Desserts Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen Desserts Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen

3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate craving? Let us introduce you to something we think you’ll enjoy.

Chocolate craving? Let us introduce you to something we think you’ll enjoy. This recipe is inspired by one shared by Good Housekeeping.


3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

Step 1: Make chocolate mixture

To a large, microwave-safe bowl add:

8 oz bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao or higher, chopped)

30 marshmallows, standard sized

1/2 cup heavy cream

Microwave on “High” for 2 minutes.*

Stir mixture until smooth.

  • If the marshmallows have not melted, microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between

Let mixture cool to room temperature, ~45 minutes.

Step 2: Make whipped cream

When mixture is cool, to a medium mixing bowl, add:

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 Tbsp sugar

Whip until soft peaks form:

  • Transfer 1/2 cup of whipped cream to a small bowl and refrigerate (topping)

Step 3: Combine chocolate and whipped cream

Using a stand or hand mixer, whip for ~1 minute:

Chocolate Mixture (Step 1)

Fold in, until fully incorporated remaining

Whipped Cream (Step 2)

Transfer mousse to serving dishes, allocating evenly:

  • Recommended: 8 (4 oz) ramekins

Refrigerate for 2 hours** or up to 48 hours.

To serve, top with:

Reserved 1/2 cup whipped cream

Chocolate shavings


Brenda’s tips:

  • Serving size: 8 (4 oz) servings

  • *You can use the double boiler method to melt the marshmallows, chocolate, and heavy cream together instead of a microwave, if desired

  • **It’s impossible to require you to wait two full hours . . . this is delicious even if you can’t wait until chilled

  • Love mousse but prefer a sweeter, mellower chocolate intensity? When preparing the whipped cream, increase the amounts as follows:

    • 3 cups heavy cream

    • 1/4 cup sugar


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