Chocolate Mousse
Rich, smooth, fluffy, delicious, dark chocolate mousse...It doesn't get much dreamier than this! And believe it or not, this decadent dessert comes together in about 10 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder **see notes
- 1 cup heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Strawberries or raspberries
- whipped cream or cool whip
Instructions
- Place a mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer 20 minutes ahead of time. Whenever whipping cream, you want your tools cold.
- Add the unflavored gelatin and water to a small bowl. Stir and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to soften. After the 5 minutes, heat it in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. It should be melted and translucent. Set aside.
- In the cold mixing bowl, add sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla.
- Beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form, wiping the sides of the bowl with a spatula at least once.
- Add the gelatin mixture and beat at low speed until well-blended and smooth.
- Pipe or spoon mousse into desired serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Notes
**I highly recommend using dark cocoa powder. It gives this mousse a richer flavor that adds to its decadence.
A NOTE ON SERVING SIZE: This is a rich dessert, so I recommend small serving sizes.