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    Home » Frostings & Glazes

    5 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Mousse (with cocoa powder)

    4.80 from 5 votes
    10 Comments

    Feb 9, 2022

    (updated Mar 11, 2023)

    by Kimberlee Ho

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    Looking for a decadent chocolate dessert recipe that's super easy and made from simple ingredients? Look no further than this 5 ingredient Dark Chocolate Mousse (with cocoa powder). 

    This chocolate mousse recipe is bursting with dark chocolate flavor and will surely become one of your favorite desserts to make and serve. Perfect for Valentine's Day, a special occasion or any day, this recipe for quick chocolate mousse is definitely a keeper.

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    Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    When it comes to mousse recipes, it's all about that smooth, creamy, rich consistency. Many chocolate mousse recipes involve melted chocolate, separating egg yolks from egg whites and folding in cream just like in this Milk Chocolate Mousse recipe.

    But when you're looking to get your chocolate fix with a quick and easy recipe that doesn't sacrifice on the flavor or texture of a fluffy mousse, this one is it!

    How to make this Chocolate Mousse with Cocoa Powder

    To make this delicious chocolate dessert, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed just until all the ingredients come together. Then, turn to high speed and beat until stiff peaks forms. That's all there is to it!

    If using a stand mixer, I recommend using the paddle attachment rather than the whisk attachment. I have tried it both ways and I find the paddle creates a smoother texture than the whisk attachment.

    The cocoa powder creates a rich chocolatey flavor in this dark chocolate mousse without the need for melted chocolate in this simple recipe. As far as chocolate desserts go, this one produces a great end result with very little time and effort. 

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    Ingredients Needed to Make This Recipe

    Five ingredients is all it takes to make this easy recipe suitable for anyone with a sweet tooth. Bonus: this delicious chocolate mousse recipe is eggless, too!

    • Heavy Whipping Cream: For best results, be sure to use cold cream. This will allow your mousse to achieve stiff peaks quicker
    • Dark Cocoa Powder: Look for a high quality unsweetened cocoa powder to use here. With so few ingredients, you'll taste the difference a good quality cocoa powder makes in the final product
    • Powdered Sugar: I highly recommend sifting the powdered sugar to ensure a smooth, rather than lumpy, mousse
    • Vanilla Extract: a good quality vanilla goes a long way, even in a chocolate recipe
    • Salt: any kind you have handy will work here, except maybe flaky sea salt. I use kosher salt. Adjust the level to your liking

    FAQs

    How can I make this recipe into a vegan chocolate mousse?

    To make this recipe vegan, try substituting the heavy cream for coconut cream (not coconut milk). It helps to chill the coconut cream before whipping it as well.

    For another variation of vegan mousse, give this Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse recipe a try!

    What's the best way to store this recipe?

    Once the chocolate mousse has been made, cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to serve. It will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Do I need to use a stand mixer or a hand mixer to make this recipe?

    Either a stand mixer or hand mixer will work fine for this recipe. If using a stand mixer, I recommend using the paddle attachment rather than the whisk attachment. The paddle creates a smoother texture than the whisk.

    Looking for more chocolate dessert recipes? Try these:

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    Dark Chocolate Mousse

    This 5 ingredient Chocolate Mousse is bursting with dark chocolate flavor and will surely become one of your favorite desserts to make and serve. Perfect for Valentine's Day, a special occasion or any day, this recipe for quick chocolate mousse is definitely a keeper.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 209kcal
    Author: Kimberlee Ho
    US Customary - Metric

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
    • ⅔ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder sifted
    • ⅔ cup powdered sugar sifted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Combine heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in the bowl of a bowl fitted with the paddle attachment.
    • Beat at low speed for 20-30 seconds until ingredients begin to combine then turn mixer to high speed and beat until stiff peaks form, about 1-2 minutes.
    • Stop the mixer to scrape the sides and bottoms then whisk for a few seconds more until all is combined.
    • Serve immediately or chill in ramekins covered with plastic wrap until ready to serve. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

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    Notes

    To store, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Mousse will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days

    Nutrition

    Calories: 209kcal
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      Comments

    1. Thuy

      February 17, 2022 at 9:00 pm

      4 stars
      Easy and quick to make. Like that there’s no gelatin required. Great smooth texture. Oh, and it tastes good!

      Reply
      • Kimberlee Ho

        February 21, 2022 at 7:50 pm

        So happy you liked it!!

        Reply
    2. Michelle Livingston

      October 28, 2022 at 12:35 am

      5 stars
      I just made this and it was the absolutely perfect filling for a chocolate mousse pie! I used the darker baking cocoa and added a smidge more powdered sugar. The tip about sifting was great, it's SUPER smooth. Such an easy recipe and the texture is *perfect*. Can't wait to make this again for a dinner party!

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      • Kimberlee Ho

        November 01, 2022 at 6:32 pm

        Such great feedback, Michelle! So glad you loved it and I love that you used it as a pie filling ☺️.

        Reply
    3. Linh

      December 07, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      Omg I used this as the filling for my Oreo crust chocolate mousse pie lol! I got only 1.5 cups of cream so I substituted with coconut milk and it came out perfectly, no coconut milk taste at all! Silky smooth~ Also reduced sugar and everyone loved it! Easy and cheerful! Thanks!

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      • Kimberlee Ho

        December 07, 2022 at 9:40 pm

        Thanks for sharing this, Linh! I'm so glad you loved it 🙂

        Reply
    4. Basima

      February 20, 2023 at 3:37 pm

      I just made the vegan version of your mousse. Delicious!! And the kids loved it too. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kimberlee Ho

        February 20, 2023 at 6:51 pm

        Wonderful!! Thanks for trying it and for commenting 😊.

        Reply
    5. Diane Skelton

      March 06, 2023 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      This chocolate mousse was delicious, every bit as good as any other recipe I have used for chocolate mousse in my hotel it is beautiful served with homemade shortbread, whipped cream and fresh berries, i will certainly be making this again.

      Reply
      • Kimberlee Ho

        March 19, 2023 at 12:44 pm

        How wonderful, Diane!!

        Reply

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