Easy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse – airy, smooth and takes less than 5 minutes to make. A delicious chocolate dessert for any night of the week!
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Printable recipe and directions:
3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Yield:
2 1/2 cups mousse
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
This 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse is light, chocolate-y, smooth and whips up in less than 5 minutes. It's a perfect dessert for any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups HEAVY whipping cream
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (dutch preferred), sifted, use 1/3 cup for DARK chocolate flavor
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, use 1/4 cup for DARK chocolate flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
Instructions
- In a chilled mixing bowl, begin whipping cream. Whip until frothy and slightly thicken.
- Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Carefully mix until soft peaks form.
- Add almond extract if desired. Whip until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon into plastic bag or piping bag with piping tip. Pip into serving bowls or glasses.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Chilling your mixing bowl will help the cream whip more easily.
Sift cocoa powder to avoid dark flecks in mousse.
Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar to start. If you'd like a sweeter mousse, additional sugar up to an additional 1/2 cup.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300
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Hi! I tried making your mousse. I used heavy whipping cream and followed the directions, but it didn’t set right. It looks lumpy and kind of greasy and a little runny. When I tried whipping it more it got worse. Do you know what happened?
Hi Kimberly! I’m sorry to hear this. Did it thicken then go lumpy? I have two thoughts. The first, if it thickened then went lumpy, it was over whipped and turning into “sweet chocolate butter.” My second thought, if it never thickened, the whipped cream may have been to warm to incorporate and hold the air. If the cream isn’t cold enough the mixture will just churn to butter without whipping into whipped cream first. I hope this helps.
I just made this and yum yum, thank you!!
This the first and only chocolate mousse recipe I have ever tried and I have no need to look for another!! Thank you so much!!! I am planning to make a chocolate raspberry mousse cake (I’m not confident enough to make it a bomb cake) for my daughter’s birthday on the 10th
Awe! Thank you Mychele! We love using this recipe in my raspberry-filled chocolate mousse cake ( https://kitchencents.com/raspberry-filled-chocolate-mousse-cake-with-chocolate-ganache/ ). We especially love this cake when we replace the raspberry buttercream with my raspberry mousse recipe. YUM!!!!
Oh my Goodness, Rachel Thank you so much for this easy well explained recipe, I love it..just made it, so yummy, liking all the utensils 😁
Thanks Ena! Licking the utensils is a MUST! 😉
I opted for the dark chocolate version of the recipe and I have to say this was incredible. I used it to fill sourdough crepes and they were (and I’m not exaggerating) as good as the crepes I had handmade by a world-class French pastry chef.
Hi Ryan! Thanks for sharing, this is what it’s about for me. Making people like you happy through delicious, easy recipes. So glad you like this one. It’s definitely a favorite for me too. Happy cooking!
I just tried this recipe – it was so easy to make and I was really happy with how it came out! It tastes a lot like this one mousse treat that Whole Foods used to sell in the bakery aisle! Thanks so much. 🙂
Hi Ava! Thanks for sharing and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe. Have a great day!
And where are the amount of each ingredient???? Is useless without the amount 🙁
You can find the full printable recipe card at the bottom of the post or by clicking the “Jump to Recipe” button at the top of the post…
You may have answered this already, but I did not see it. Can this mousse be made in advance. If so what time frame? Thank you.
Hi Susan! Yes, you can make this about a day in advance. Any more than that and you’ll want to re-whip it before serving as the air may settle out of it like whipped cream. Good luck!
How many servings is it?
This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups. Depending on your serving size (we usually do about 1/2 cup) you should get 5-6 servings.
The flavor was reeeaaallyy good however it was so loose I could sip it with a straw any suggestions …
Hi, Chris! If you used HEAVY whipping cream to make this I’m guessing it just wasn’t whipped long enough. If whipped long enough it will hold its shape strong enough to be piped on a cupcake or into a glass. If you used regular whipping cream (lower fat content than heavy whipping cream) it will be looser but still hold a shape. Also, if your house, the mixing bowl, or the cream is too warm the cream will have a harder time holding air and won’t be able to whip as stiff as if it were cold. I recommend popping your mixing bowl into the freezer for a bit before mixing for this reason. It really can make a difference. Hope this helped.
Hi Rachel. I have the same issue where it’s turned out like a drink you can sip with a straw. Any suggestions on what I can turn this into? I think it’s too late to turn into the whipped version in your recipe
I’m so sorry to hear this. If you read through the comments, I’ve trouble shooted this problem with others. As for what you can do with this mousse… if was aerated you could pour it into a freezer-safe container and freeze it. It will turn into chocolate ice cream. You could also add this over pancakes or waffles for a creamy chocolate-y syrup or even over berries (berries and chocolate cream).
I cant wait to make this mousse! And to know it doubles as an icing, BONUS!! I already know I will love it! Thanks so much for sharing!!
I want to do it, I’m craving chocolate mousse these days, for the cocoa please it is unsweetened ? use 1/3 cup for DARK chocolate flavor ? I’m getting confused help please ? Thank you
Yes, you will use unsweetened. Yes again for the amount. You will want to use about 1/3 cup cocoa powder which will offer a much darker chocolate flavor. This mousse is super easy and so yummy. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
I’ve made this twice already. It’s delicious and so easy! Thanks for sharing this great, quick recipe!
So glad you like it. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Wow, just made some and this is to die for. My first attempt at making chocolate mousse and I wasn’t disappointed. So easy to make and yet so delicious. I love it. Thanks, Rachel.
Hi Marissa! Thanks for the sweet comment. So happy you enjoyed this recipe. It’s one of my most popular recipes and you can see why right? Have a great night. 🙂
Was feeling tired but I promised my family dessert. This was dangerously easy to make and it was absolutely delicious! The almond extract gave it a restaurant quality flavor.
Thanks for sharing Christina! I’m glad you and your family enjoyed this chocolate recipe. It’s the most popular recipe on my blog and for good reason and I totally agree about it being “dangerously easy” to make. 🙂
Hi there ! Can I make this the night before I need it?
Mary
Yes, Mary. You can make this the night before and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
please dont call this thing chocolate mouse if it doesnt have egg in it
I laugh a little when I read comments like yours. Every once in a while I get a comment from someone like you referring to this recipe title and how it just grates on them. I take the time to answer each of my comments. Clearly, you didn’t take the time to read the post that goes along with this recipe. If you had you would have read my thoughts on the title and this recipe. That section is really dedicated to you. So glad you went out of your way to be polite and add your comment. Have a great day.
Let me help Ben the sweetheart out – Rachel wrote
“This chocolate mousse look-a-like is for the everyday chocolate lover that doesn’t want to spend an hour making chocolate mousse that may or may not work out for them. This is for you guys… not the person wanting to argue this isn’t “real” chocolate mousse because it lacks eggs or gelatin.”
Awe! Thanks for the assist, Kelly! Some people just like to put down rather than raise up. Thanks for being a positive force in this crazy world. I definitely appreciate YOUR support. I hope you’ve had a chance to try this recipe. It’s awesome. 🙂
are there ANY substitutes for the powdered sugar? please think about it and let me know thanks so much!
Hi Sofia! Thanks for stopping by. Julie (you can read her comment below) substitued Swerve for the powdered sugar and said she loved it. I haven’t made any substitutions for the sugar in this recipe so hopefully Julie comment will help you. Have a great night!
This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much!
Delightfully delicious!!! I added a crushed Oreo crust (w/o butter) and macadamia nuts. It is sooooo good!!!
Thanks for this recipe!
Ooooh! That sounds delicious. I’ll have to try that next time I make a batch!!! Thanks for sharing.
Just made this and I love it… I used Swerve for the powdered sugar. I tried to determine the Carb/ calorie info since I didn’t see the nutrition facts posted anywhere and it came out to be about 6.2 carbs and 250 calories for a 1/2 cup serving.
Thank you for this recipe, It definitely satisfies the craving for chocolate…
So awesome! I’ve tried a lazy Keto (low-carb) diet and the craving for sweets for me is so hard. If I ever go low-carb again, I will definitely have to try this substitution. Thanks for sharing!
Why does no one else point out this isn’t a mousse? This is chocolate whipped cream. Mousse incorporates a French meringue. Very different flavor and texture.
It might be because they read the post that goes along with this recipe. In my post I address your comment and people like you which you clearly must not have read 😂
Hello this recipe looks incredible! I am an idiot in the kitchen, when u say whipping cream is that like cool whip, or like heavy cream? Please help it looks amazing! Thank you!!
No worries! We all start somewhere. 😉 In this recipe, you will need HEAVY whipping cream. Make sure you get heavy and not just regular whipping cream. Heavy whipping cream has a higher fat content which will give you a stiffer whip. I’m excited for you to try it. It’s super easy, quick and so delicious!
Yummy! Came out great in my Kitchenaid stand mixer.I trippled the recipe and made a lot, very quick.
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
So I decided to make this recipe using the higher amounts of chocolate and powdered sugar. It came out good but a little bitter so I tried adding a bit more powdered sugar and unfortunately it lost its stiffness and separated 🙁 I’m sure this recipe is good but I diddnt find it sweet enough if your using the higher amounts of ingredients.
Hi Franshersca. Man, “chocolate butter” is definitely not as good as this chocolate mousse. 😉 I hope you give this recipe another try! For next time, if you like sweeter chocolate (like milk chocolate) use the LOWER amount of cocoa powder with the HIGHER amount of sugar. This will give a sweeter flavor without the bitterness. I hope you give it another try. I just made a quadruple batch this weekend to use as frosting on a cake (I stablized it with some gelatin).
I love it gonna be my favourite dessert
Awesome! It’s one of ours.
How much does this yield? Can you make this 1 day before? Thank you
Hi there how many does this make for. I need to know ASAP.
Please and thank you💞
Hi Caitlynn! This recipe yields about 2 1/2 cups of mousse or 5 — 1/2 cup servings.
Hope this helps!
Going to make a mirror glazed cake tomorrow with this. Oh and this is a 4 ingredient not 3, but still sounds amazing.
LOL If you include the almond extract, yes it’s 4. Some people don’t like almond flavoring (that’s why it’s optional). I hope your mirror glazed cake turned out delicious. Sounds amazing!
Im doing something wrong here, it’s turning liquidy.
Hi Dorothia! Did the mousse thicken then separate (really thick chunks with chocolate milk-like liquid)? If that’s what it did, you made chocolate butter. It was whipped too much. If it’s liquidy still (never went thick) it may be to warm or if you used regular cream instead of HEAVY whipping cream, that can affect it too. If it was nice and thick, you put it in the refrigerator then it went liquidy, I’m not sure what that is. If it’s kept cool it will hold it’s shape and structure.
Will this work in between 3 layers of chocolate cake?
Yes, just make sure to use heavy whipping cream (that will help make a much thicker, more sturdy mousse) and refrigerate the cake before serving. If it gets warm the mousse may become soft. Hope this helps. Happy baking!
I was always afraid to try to make chocolate mousse this is so easy to make and is amazing
So glad you liked this recipe! It’s so delicious and easy!
Would orange extract work and make is like a chocolate orange i wonder
Hi Marjorie! Yes, adding a little orange extract would give it a hint of orange flavor like in a Christmas chocolate orange. You may have to play around with the amount you add as I’ve never tried a fruit extract in this mousse. I’d love to hear about how it turns out. Thanks for stopping by.
I just made this OMG so easy and so yummy!!!
Hi, Jessy! Thanks so much for trying it. It’s one of my top recipes and for good reason. I love it in a pinch or not. 😉
Sooooo good!
Can I use coconut cream for people who are lactose intolerance instead?
Thanks
Helen
Hi Helen! Thanks for stopping by. Yes, you can make this with coconut cream. Just make sure you only take the cream and not the whole cans of milk. Hope this helps. 🙂
I added 1 packet of instant espresso to this recipe. OMG, my husband loved it. He loves anything coffee flavored. This is so quick and easy to do too
Hey, Cheryl! My husband likes coffee flavored treats too. I might have to try that. Thanks for sharing! <3
Where are the measurements for each ingredient?
You can find the full printable recipe here –>
https://kitchencents.com/easy-3-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/2/
Wow. This was sooo good. I made it with 1/3 cup of Hershey cocoa powder and added 3/4 cups of powdered sugar to offset the deep chocolate taste. I added a dash of salt and used a tsp of real vanilla instead of almond flavoring. Of course…topped it with vanilla whipped cream. It turned out AMAZING. It was really easy to make and made 4 small bowls…enough for my mother and I to have it the next night too. Tasted just as YUMMY. 😋 Thanks I much for this easy recipe.
In case people wondered…Hershey cocoa powder is unsweetened. I didn’t sift it either and it still came out great!!
Your comments made my week! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with this recipe. It’s the most popular recipe on my site to this day. Thanks again! 🙂 Have a great night!!!
Hola! Me gustaría saber si se usa cocoa o cacao amargo.
Hi Cecilia! This recipe uses unsweetened cocoa powder. I hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by!
Is the cocoa powder unsweetened?
Hi, Carole! Thanks for stopping by. Yes! It’s unsweetened cocoa powder.
I’ve made this almost every weekend, my girls always have friends over and this is a quick and easy (of course sweet) snack for my sweet tooths, (my girls that is). My mother always said that she has a spot reserved for sweets in her belly, that’s why I always have dessert where ever we are,even when I’m so stuffed, there is always a spot for it. I am so glad I found this recipe and now it’s my go to whenever My girls or their friends, but mostly me, craves something sweet.
Toni! You made my week with your comment. I love hearing from others about how much they love or enjoy a recipe I’ve shared. I love the story you shared too! Thanks so much for dropping by and sharing a little bit about yourself. Have a fabulous weekend!
This was so easy, it’s a “cant ruin”, recipe. I needed to quadruple the recipe and it turned out perfect. I added the almond and I don’t know if I will include next time. I hope the garden club ladies like it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This made my day! I’m so happy you loved this recipe as much as we do. It is awesome, super fast, and so delicious! Thanks for sharing! <3
This is chocolate whipped cream lol
No denying that. 😉 It’s a great alternative for people who can’t use raw egg whites or those not wanting to use gelatin. Nonetheless, it’s an awesome, fast, delicious “mousse” alternative. I hope you give it a try sometime. 🙂
Can you use a low carb powder sugar to make it keto
Hi, Kelly! I’ve had many people substitute zero calorie, zero carb sweeteners for the powdered sugar and had this recipe come out great. I’ve never done it myself though. I’d love to hear about your experience if you try it. Thanks for stopping by.
To be candid, this seems more like a chocolate whipped cream than an actual mousse. Mousses are typically thick enough to hold their body (like an airier pudding), and if this collapses when prepped ahead of time, that just sounds like a whipped cream to me.
Hi Noah! Thanks for stopping by. I haven’t had a problem with this holding shape if I use heavy cream (higher fat content). Maybe because typically it doesn’t last for more than a day or so in my fridge before it gets gobbled up.
Yes, this doesn’t have gelatin. Yes, this doesn’t have eggs. Yes, those things would offer a more steady “body.” This recipe is for all the people out there that would like a quick easy mousse (tiny air bubbles) dessert that don’t require venturing into the realm of gelatin or eggs.
Also, I’d agree that this is chocolate whipped cream.
I hope you give it a try sometime. It’s really delicious! Have a great day!
This is amazing. So easy and so yummy! My husband is diabetic so in place of sugar I use sweetener (it’s called Equal here) and it tastes just as good.
I’ve also been experimenting with flavours using extracts. I’ve tried vanilla which makes it nice and sweet, also coconut extract which was pretty good, orange extract which was delicious and my favourite by far is peppermint extract because I am a sucker for anything choc/mint.
Yum!
Thanks Ash! So glad you like this recipe. It’s one of our favorites. We eat it plain, use it as frosting, a dip for fruit and cookies. It’s the best. I love to hear that your sweetener is great with that. I’ve had a few people ask if it will work with the substitution and now I know. Thanks! P.S. I love chocolate mint combos too! The best! I have a couple of chocolate mint recipes coming up. You can sign up for my email list and receive an alert when new recipes go up. Have a great day!
Love it but what are the carbs? I will be using Swerve. Thx
Hi Connie! I’m not familiar with Swerve. I’m guessing that’s a zero-calorie sweetener. I’m not sure what the carb count would be with this substitution. A 1/4 cup powdered sugar has about 30g carbs. 1/4 cup cocoa powder has about 6-7g dietary fiber. If you replace the sugar with a zero calorie zero carb option it would drop the carb count by 30 grams. Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by!
What’s the nutritional info for this? We made it tonight and we are loving it!!!
So glad to hear you are enjoying this recipe! If you’re looking for “healthy,” this recipe isn’t it. LOL If you’re looking for easy and DELICIOUS, you have the right recipe. This recipe has about 700 calories per batch if made with regular whipping cream (I recommend using heavy whipping cream for a stiffer mousse which has a higher fat content), 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience! We love this recipe too.
Your style of cooking is right up my alley and speaks to my heart! Thank you for all the lovely recipes!
Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Jacklyn. Blogging and bringing recipes to my readers is a lot of work but comments like yours really make it worth it. Thanks again!!!
My daughter and I just made this and it is delicious. It was fun to make together. Love it!
Aweee! Thanks for sharing Cathy. That makes my heart so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe and had fun making it with your daughter.
How many servings does this recipe make?
Hi Sarah! This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups of mousse. We typically serve it in 1/2 cup servings so about 5 servings. I hope you love it! Thanks for stopping by.
no bueno… I made it for a dinner party, following instructions exactly. It turned out like soup. Then, I had my niece remake it, she’s a great cook and I was sure I must have missed something. She followed directions exactly, and again turned out like soup. One young guest loved it cuz it was like a glass of chocolate milk, but a failure for the dinner party ;( Lesson: never try a recipe for the first time at a dinner party!
That’s to bad to hear. The only two things I can think of that would have made this recipe “soupy” is one, the cream was warm (it won’t whip if it’s warm) and two, it just needed to be whipped longer. If the cream is cold it will whip to stiff peaks and even turn into butter if whipped too long. I’ve had hundreds, if not thousands of people try this recipe and so many comment on how much they love it. I hope you’ll give it another try and maybe whip it longer until it reaches stiff peaks. Thanks for stopping by!
I could so eat that right now!! and it’s 10.10 pm where I’m located. Can’t wait to make it for the weekend 😊
Awe… thanks Vivien! It’s a perfect dessert to make at 10:10 pm 😉 I’m so excited for you to try it too. It’s delicious!
Would using truvia instead of powdered sugar work? Or is there a secret reason for the cornstarch sugar?
Hi Star! I’ve never tried it with Truvia but I’m guessing it would work. I’ve made this recipe with regular granulated sugar. When I do it comes out slightly grainy. That’s the main reason why I like making it with powdered sugar. It gives this super easy mousse a really smooth texture. If you try it with Truvia, I’d love to hear about your results. Thanks for stopping by.
Can we use packet cream instead of whipping cream
Hi Amaima! I’m not sure what packet cream is. You can use heavy cream or just regular cream to make this. Heavy whipping cream is the best though because it has a higher fat content which makes the mousse thicker.
Good luck and thanks for stopping by!
Turned out just as I wanted. Simple yet great!!!!
So happy to hear, Lynne! We love how simple and delicious this recipe is!
instead of powdered sugar can you use caster sugar. looks amazing
Yes, you should be fine using caster sugar in this recipe. I would make sure to add it in before you start whipping the cream to allow it a little extra time to fully dissolve and incorporate. Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy!
HEY was wondering the measurements
Hi Carla! Thanks for stopping by. You can find the full printable recipe here –> http://kitchencents.com/easy-3-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/2/
I am a kid and I like to cook and thank you for giving me this easy recipe
Hi Kailey! I glad you liked this recipe. We love this mousse because it is so easy to make. Have a great day!
Thank you for this recipe!!
How would you serve this if you made it for a group and not use individual glasses?
Could you make this into a pie crust for Chocolate pie? Maybe add whipped cream on top with chocolate shavings?
Hi, Kassie! Thanks for stopping by. If you want to forgo the individual glasses you could serve this mousse in a large glass bowl or colored bowl. As far as making a Chocolate mousse pie with it. YES! It would be fabulous. Adding whipped cream and chocolate savings would definitely give it a more elegant “pie” look. Just make sure you whip it to stiff peaks so it holds up when you cut it (but don’t turn it into chocolate butter). Good luck!
So basically its chocolate whipped cream…..and I can’t see the measurements used any where. The picture its difficult o tell what the cups are
Hi Brandi! You can find the full printable recipe here. http://kitchencents.com/easy-3-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/2/
I calculated the calories for this using 1/4 cup cocoa and powdered sugar; 4 servings. Each serving would have 191 calories and 12 grams of carbohydrates.
Am I missing the measurement somewhere ?
Hi Patty! You can find the measurements on the full printable recipe here–> http://kitchencents.com/easy-3-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/2/
Tried this with Irish Cream syrup instead of the amaretto (used the sugarless). Yum!
Ooooh! That sounds delicious. I love Irish Cream. Thanks for sharing your experience and happy to hear you liked it. 🙂
It was so fun to meet you at the Everything Food Conference. This chocolate mousse looks like it is to live for! I’m sharing and pinning. We will have to get together sometime.
Hey Audrey! Thanks for stopping by and checking things out. It was so great to meet you guys too. This recipe is definitely worth trying. Try it once and you’ll be hooked! I totally agree with a little get together sometime SOON! Until then. 🙂
I just made this and it is absolutely delicious and so easy. Thanks
Heather, I’m so glad to hear you like this recipe. It is a go-to dessert in our home. 🙂
This looks so awesome! And when you think about it, the flavor possibilities are endless! What a fantastic recipe. Thanks so much!
I guess you could add a bit of coffee for another flavour. What else could we do for different flavours – the oils or essences what about the colours -just a drop of food colouring?
If you are a coffee lover, a bit of coffee would make this great. My husband loves coffee flavored treats but I’m not a big fan. Raspberry would also be delicious. If using the full amount of cocoa powder and the lesser amount of sugar, this recipe is on the darker side of things. Adding a little raspberry flavoring would cut through some of the dark chocolate bitterness.
Absolutely wonderful … I didn’t add the almond extract … didn’t need it … thanks for sharing … definitely going to be doing this again 🙂
Hi Susie! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing your comment!
Hi. How it works using dark chocolate from bars instead cocoa powder? Did you try it? Thank you. Gianni
I have not tried that. I was worried the mousse would come out too soft because the chocolate bar would have to be melted (warm). Cream doesn’t like to whip if it’s warm. If you thy this way, I’d love to hear how it goes! Thanks for stopping by.
Will this hold form if I make it the night before eating?
Hi, Sarah! Thanks for stopping by. This mousse will take on a darker, richer color as it sits but as long as you keep it refrigerated, it will hold its form. The color changes as the cocoa powder collecting moisture from the cream. We just made chocolate cupcakes with this mousse on top. One of our favorites. Have a great night and enjoy!
I made this for an event and instead of the extract, I added an equal amount of Bailey’s liquor. Wasn’t too strong and the perfect thing for a St. Patty’s Day party!
Would this mousse be stable enough to use as a cake filling? Of course I will be damming the outside with buttercream to avoid seepage.
Hi Brandi! Thanks for stopping by. This mousse is as light as whipped cream. To answer your question, I’d probably say no for using it as a filling unless your buttercream dam is hearty enough to hold the top layer of cake. If you do use this mousse for your filling, I’d love to hear how it works for you. 🙂
This is wonderful, finally a recipe that doesn’t use eggs!
SO excited to try this. I love quick and easy recipes to fit in my busy life.
You’ll love it!
Wow, looks and feels so yum. My little girl will love this as much as I will. Love the recipe. An amazing one for me to try this weekend!
Of course I come across the day I vowed to get on track with my eating. Funny how that always happens, huh 😉
I love how easy this looks! This is something my kids would love and I think could make a great bedtime treat.
I am definitely saving this to make later! I love desserts but I love simple recipes even more! Yummy!
Oh my goodness! This looks delicious! I would love to try this one out! I love mousse but i’ve never tried making it on my own!
Thank you Brittany! It is so simple and you will be happy you tried making it on your own. 🙂
This looks so amazing and chocolatey. Love that it only takes 3 ingredients!
Thanks Hannah! Simple sweet treats are the best. 🙂
This looks absolutely delicious. I’m pinning it to my food board, and I will be trying it very soon. Thanks for the recipe!
I have those dessert glasses. I need to remember when I ned a quick easy dessert for my kids.
Looks yummy! We’ve been using avocado in our chocolate mousse lately. It makes it creamy, but without lactose.
That looks really really good! can’t wait to try this at home!
Love that these are three ingredients! It looks so creamy!
Nom! I bet a coconut version (with coconut cream and coconut sugar) would be amazing.
What a fabulous idea, Rachel! I might have to try that.
This looks so easy and totally right up my alley! I love recipes that don’t require a lot of ingredients!
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Ooh this looks so amazing and delicious!! I love chocolate mousse but have never tried making it before – may have to change that!
Thanks Amanda! It’s soooo worth giving it a try if you like chocolate. 😉
This looks so delicious! I love a good dessert that isn’t too heavy and super sweet, this looks amazing.
Thanks Allison!
My mouth is watering! I love chocolate mousse, so I’ll definitely be making this soon!
This looks, and sounds, ABSOLUTELY DIVINE! I love chocolate mousse… I can’t wait to try this out.
Thanks Caitlin!
I have never made mousse at home before, but you make it sound really simple to do!
Omg! This chocolate mousse recipe looks relish! I love a quick and easy recipe. This one looks yummy and makes for such a pretty presentation too. 🙂
I don’t see the amount of the ingredients we have to use.
Hi, Micheline! Thanks for stopping by. You can find the full printable recipe here. https://kitchencents.com/easy-3-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/2/
Incredible! I love the simplicity. You can’t go wrong with chocolate mousse. :]
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Yum! I love chocolate mousse. Sometimes I use it in place of frosting for cupcakes. 🙂
Yep, we love using this recipe to frost cakes and cupcakes. You can put a nice big swirl on top without it being to much like a traditional buttercream or other frosting. 🙂
Now that looked fun to make! I never had chocolate mousse from scratch like this I would like to try it.
Oh yum, I need to try this!!
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OMG! This looks so amazing! And I love how easy it is to make. And so fancy, that swirl. Love the use of the plastic bag instead of a pastry bag. 🙂
Thanks Debra!
YUM! Would it be wrong if I got up right now and made that for myself – an only myself!
I just did! I read the recipe at 8:40 at night and decided I needed to try it. It was amazing!
My husband loved it too. I added mint extract.
I love things that are quick and easy to make that are scrumptious. This fits all those. I am so excited to make this.
Thanks Jessica! It’s awesome. You’ll love it and little man will love it even more!
can you do it in a blender /nutrabullet
I made the dark chocolate version and loved it. I am diabetic and was concerned about raised glucose levels, but, with proper portioning I was able to enjoy this guilt free! Even my husband who isn’t a chocolate lover truly enjoyed it too.
I am dying right now because this looks so good. I can’t wait to make this for my family!
It is to die for. 😉 I hope your family likes it as much as ours does.
This recipe looks delicious. Oh man I just got back from the store too and don’t have all the ingredients to make it.
Thanks Janel! It’s definitely worth putting on the shopping list for your next trip. 🙂
If I wanted to make this for party and make it the day before, what would be a good prep plan?
Hi Vaness! Do to this recipe being so quick to make, I typically make it right before serving. The color will darken the longer it sits as the cocoa absorbs moisture. If you must make ahead, I would make as late as possible, cover it well, and store in the fridge. Good luck! 🙂
I so gonna make this at work for the residents
They love simple deserts that look delightful
How many calories
My best estimate is about 1500-1700 calories in the whole recipe depending on if you make a sweeter or darker flavored mousse. This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups. If you split it into 5 servings each serving would be about 300 calories. I hope this helps.