This chocolate mousse recipe is so easy and so delicious it’ll be an instant family favorite!
Light and fluffy and ready in minutes, chocolate mousse is a sweet surprise for any occasion!
Easy Chocolate Mousse
This is an easy shortcut to making chocolate mousse. It’s deliciously decadent and more light and airy than chocolate pudding.
- It only takes three ingredients and a minute or two.
- The secret to a homemade flavor in this chocolate mousse recipe is the unsweetened cocoa powder for a boost of dark chocolate flavor!
- Chocolate mousse is perfect for last-minute get-togethers. Its so fast and it tastes decadent!
- Easy peasy and so deliciously rich. Top it with whipped cream or your favorite berries!
Ingredients for Chocolate Mousse
Pudding Mix – Feel free to choose any flavor of pudding mix you fancy! Sugar-free options work just as well. Experiment with vanilla, pistachio, banana, or even coconut mousse or try adding extracts like vanilla, banana, or coconut.
Dairy – Opt for full-fat dairy to achieve that luxurious, rich, and creamy texture we adore.
Toppings – Unleash your creativity! A dollop of whipped cream never disappoints, and fresh fruit or berries add a burst of natural sweetness. Elevate your dessert with grated white or dark chocolate, crumbled cookies, festive sprinkles, or even a drizzle of homemade strawberry or caramel sauce for an extra touch of indulgence
How to Make Chocolate Mousse
- Mix all ingredients with an electric mixer for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate.
- Enjoy!
How Long Does Chocolate Mousse Last?
- Chocolate mousse will last about 4 days in the fridge, so it’s perfect for prepping ahead, just add toppings like whipped cream or fresh fruit just before serving.
- Freeze chocolate mousse for up to 2 months and let it thaw in the refrigerator or freeze it into popsicle molds and enjoy a frozen treat!
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Easy Chocolate Mousse
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix 4 serving size
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ½ cups heavy cream 30-35% mf
- 1 cup whipped topping optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cocoa powder and instant pudding powder.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and mix with an electric mixer on medium high for 1 minute.
- Pour into serving dishes immediately and serve or refrigerate.
- Garnish with whipped topping, fresh berries, mint, or whipped cream.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dessert
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Can you freeze this between cake layers? Thanks in advance!
I haven’t tried it so I can’t say for sure Robin. If you try it I would love to hear how it turns out!
Excellent recipe!! Quick & delicious!! I made it & had only 2 cups of heavy (whipping) cream…so, I “thinned” it out a little with coffee cream (a tablespoon @ a time) & it turned out light & fluffy!! And it’s not too sweet!! Perfect quick chocolate mousse!!
I have made mousse filling with Land O Lakes heavy whipping cream and chocolate fudge pudding mix. It was good I just found your recipe. If I want it a little sweeter what can I add. What does the cocoa powder do. I have Ghirardelli cocoa powder
Thanks Kristin
You could add a little bit of powdered sugar to sweeten it further. The cocoa powder gives a richer chocolate flavor.
eating as i write this review lol… I have only had this once at a restaurant and i’ve been hooked n craving it since… i thought it would be so complicated to make… this was easy and took seconds really and wow is it delicious just as if i was in a restaurant right now… thank you for sharing your recipe this is delicious!!!! def make it again n again …
I love this recipe and it is refreshing