French Chocolate Mousse (Mousse Au Chocolat)
A rich and silky French chocolate mousse made with dark chocolate, whipped cream, and a touch of sugar. Decadent yet airy, it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes + 2 hours chilling
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
10.5 oz (300 g) dark chocolate, chopped
⅔ cup whole milk
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Gently heat milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour hot milk over it. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Set chocolate mixture aside to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- When chocolate mixture is lukewarm, gently fold in whipped cream to keep mousse airy.
- Divide into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
Notes
Add a splash of espresso or coffee liqueur for deeper flavor.
Top with raspberries, strawberries, or shaved chocolate for garnish.
Orange zest adds a refreshing citrus twist.
Best after chilling overnight for enhanced texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
