Chocolate Mousse

January 31, 2023 by Lisia Childs

Homemade chocolate mousse is so simple, yet impressive.

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It’s also very versatile because you can use any variety of chocolate from deep dark to white. Just make sure that it’s good quality.

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Try making some chocolate mousse for Valentine’s Day (or any other day)!

Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Chocolate Mousse

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Stir 1 tablespoon hot water into ¾ teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder, and dissolve for 5 minutes.
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Heat ½ cup cream in microwave for 60-90 seconds, until scalding but not boiling.
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Then do these three things: 1. Add 3 tablespoons sugar 2. Add dissolved gelatin 3. Mix well
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Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, pour over 6 ounces chopped chocolate (semi-sweet, milk, or white), and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
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Stir until completely combined, and allow to cool to room temperature.
Whipped cream for Chocolate Mousse
Whip remaining 1 cup of cream until stiff.
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Fold into chocolate, and gently incorporate. Refrigerate 1-2 hours until set.
White Chocolate Mousse
The procedure is the same for white chocolate. 1 Pour ½ cup heated heavy whipping cream over 6 ounces chopped chocolate. 2 Allow to stand for 10 minutes. 3 Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and stir until completely combined. 4 Allow to cool to room temperature, and then gently fold into whipped cream.
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Enjoy!

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • ¾ teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
  • 6 ounces chocolate semi-sweet, milk, or white, chopped in pieces
  • 1 and ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Stir gelatin into hot water, and dissolve for 5 minutes.
  • Heat ½ cup cream in microwave for 60-90 seconds, until scalding but not boiling. Stir in sugar, and dissolved gelatin. Stir in vanilla, pour over 6 ounces chopped chocolate, and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir until completely combined, and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Whip remaining 1 cup of cream until stiff. Fold into chocolate, and gently incorporate. Refrigerate 1-2 hours until set.

Notes

Makes approximately 6 (½ cup) servings.