3 ingredient Chocolate Mousse

Here’s a simple recipe for a 3-ingredient chocolate mousse:

Ingredients:

8 ounces (about 225 grams) of good quality dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
2 tablespoons (30 ml) powdered sugar (optional, depending on the sweetness of the chocolate)
Instructions:

Melt the chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. You can melt it using a double boiler method by placing the bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until it’s completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave in short bursts, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.

Whip the heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. If you’re using powdered sugar, you can add it to the cream while whipping to sweeten it.

Combine the chocolate and whipped cream: Once the chocolate has cooled slightly (it should still be fluid but not hot), gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate using a spatula. This helps to lighten the chocolate mixture. Then, carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully combined. Be gentle to maintain the airy texture of the mousse.

Chill: Divide the chocolate mousse into serving glasses or bowls. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.

Serve: Before serving, you can garnish the chocolate mousse with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, berries, or any other desired toppings.

Enjoy your delicious and easy 3-ingredient chocolate mousse!