Description
Craving a decadent dessert that’s both elegant and easy? These creamy mousse cups deliver rich flavor with a feather-light texture, perfect for impressing guests or indulging solo.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (60-70%)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Melt your chocolate in a double boiler or gently in the microwave. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and whip until firm peaks form.
3. Gently fold in the melted chocolate with a spatula to maintain airiness.
4. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Fold until fully incorporated.
5. Spoon mousse into individual dessert cups and chill for at least 2 hours.
6. Top with your choice of shaved chocolate, berries, crushed cookies, or whipped cream.
Notes
Chill time is crucial—don’t skip it.
Substitute coconut cream for dairy-free version.
Try variations like fruit purées or layered flavors.
Perfect for make-ahead desserts and entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: mousse cups, chocolate mousse, easy dessert, no-bake treats