Few
desserts lay claim to simple elegance like a classic chocolate mousse. But what if your family, your guests—or just you—don’t want to use the raw eggs that the traditional French method calls for? Enter our crowd-pleasing, family-friendly (eggless!) chocolate mousse. It’s as silky and decadent as the classic version, with a pure chocolate flavor that can be dialed up or down depending on your tastes, that comes together with just 5 ingredients.
Unlike egg-based versions, this chocolate mousse comes together quickly (in just an hour!) for an impromptu weeknight dessert—but it’s still impressive enough to deploy for an extremely sweet Valentine’s Day treat. Ready to perfect this classic dessert? Keep reading on for everything you need to know:
The best chocolate for chocolate mousse:
While I personally have a preference for bittersweet, any type of chocolate will work beautifully in this recipe, from milk to semi to bittersweet. Splurge on something nice, or just use whatever is in your pantry—no need to get too fancy here.
Does mousse have gelatin in it?
Traditionally, many mousse recipes use gelatin to help add thickness. This recipe, however, doesn’t require it. The chocolate base mixed with our whipped cream makes this mousse plenty fluffy—no gelatin needed.
Make it ahead:
This is a perfect dessert to make ahead of time of your event. Make it up to 2 days in advance, then portion into glasses or jars and refrigerate covered; let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before topping with reserved whipped cream and chocolate shavings and serving.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!