Easy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Here’s a little video we made to show you how simple this delicious dessert is to make. 🙂
3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
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 whipping cream
- 1/4-1/3 cup cocoa powder (dutch preferred) sifted, use 1/3 cup for dark chocolate flavor
- 1/4-1/2 cup powdered sugar use a 1/4 cup for dark chocolate flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional
Instructions
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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.
Recipe 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 added sweetness is desired, and additional sugar up to an additional 1/4 cup.
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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
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.
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!
YUM! Would it be wrong if I got up right now and made that for myself – an only myself!
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!
Oh yum, I need to try this!!
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Now that looked fun to make! I never had chocolate mousse from scratch like this I would like to try it.
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. 🙂
Incredible! I love the simplicity. You can’t go wrong with chocolate mousse. :]
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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 have never made mousse at home before, but you make it sound really simple to do!
This looks, and sounds, ABSOLUTELY DIVINE! I love chocolate mousse… I can’t wait to try this out.
Thanks Caitlin!
My mouth is watering! I love chocolate mousse, so I’ll definitely be making this soon!
This looks so delicious! I love a good dessert that isn’t too heavy and super sweet, this looks amazing.
Thanks Allison!
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 easy and totally right up my alley! I love recipes that don’t require a lot of ingredients!
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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.
Love that these are three ingredients! It looks so creamy!
That looks really really good! can’t wait to try this at home!
Looks yummy! We’ve been using avocado in our chocolate mousse lately. It makes it creamy, but without lactose.
I have those dessert glasses. I need to remember when I ned a quick easy dessert for my kids.
This looks absolutely delicious. I’m pinning it to my food board, and I will be trying it very soon. Thanks for the recipe!
This looks so amazing and chocolatey. Love that it only takes 3 ingredients!
Thanks Hannah! Simple sweet treats are the best. 🙂
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. 🙂
I am definitely saving this to make later! I love desserts but I love simple recipes even more! Yummy!
I love how easy this looks! This is something my kids would love and I think could make a great bedtime treat.
Of course I come across the day I vowed to get on track with my eating. Funny how that always happens, huh 😉
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!
SO excited to try this. I love quick and easy recipes to fit in my busy life.
You’ll love it!
This is wonderful, finally a recipe that doesn’t use eggs!
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. 🙂
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
This looks so awesome! And when you think about it, the flavor possibilities are endless! What a fantastic recipe. Thanks so much!
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. 🙂
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. 🙂
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. 🙂
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/
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.
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/
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!
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!
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/
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!