10-Minute Chocolate Mousse
This smooth, creamy, and incredibly dreamy chocolate mousse comes together in about 10 minutes and is the perfect dessert to serve for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 3/4 tsp gelatin powder
- 1 Tbsp water
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- Whipped cream optional
- Raspberries optional
- Chocolate curls optional, See note
- Fresh mint optional
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl and let stand 5 minutes. Place chocolate in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Add 1/2 cup cream and sugar to a small saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook, 2 minutes or until sugar granules dissolve.
- Remove from heat, add gelatin mixture, and stir until fully dissolved. Pour cream mixture over chocolate and whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Cool mixture to room temperature, stirring occasionally as it cools (this should only take about 5 to 10 minutes).
- Beat remaining cream to medium-stiff peaks. Whisk 1/3 of cream into chocolate mixture. Use a rubber spatula to fold in remaining whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour mousse into dishes, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
If you hold a small section of a chocolate bar firmly in your hand for about 30 seconds, then run a vegetable peeler along the edge, you'll create beautiful chocolate curls.