Simply Lux Chocolate Mousse

If you’re looking for a simple chocolate mousse recipe and want to skip the eggs, this is the one for you! You can scale it up or down, but this recipe makes a big bowl of mousse, perfect for a dinner party, Galentine’s, or any celebration. Wait ‘til you see their eyes light up when your guests spot a help-yourself bowl of chocolatey goodness. Trust me, folks are still raving about this from my parties!

In recipes where you’re only using a few ingredients, it’s important to use the best your can for each. Grab a bar of semisweet chocolate and chop it yourself using a serrated knife. It works perfectly and will get your chocolate into easy-melting bits in a flash. The smaller the pieces, the faster it melts.

And be sure to save a bit of your bar and grab a veggie peeler to shave bits to top your mousse. And don’t forget the bowl of whipped cream on the side. Pure heaven!

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Simply Luxurious Chocolate Mousse

Yield: 12

Author: Christine Van Bloem

Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

This quick and easy version of chocolate mousse contains no eggs, and uses just a few ingredients. Be sure to skip the chips in this one, as chocolate chips have additives meant to help them retain their shape.If you like, serve in a large bowl to allow guests to take as much as they want. They'll love it!

Ingredients

• 12 ounce(s) semisweet chocolate finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon(s) real vanilla
• 1 pinch(es) salt
• 3 cup(s) heavy cream chilled
• 1/2 cup(s) confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. Bring 1 cup of cream to a simmer in a heavy, small saucepan. Remove from the heat.
2. Slowly add the chocolate, vanilla, & salt to the hot cream and allow to sit for 5 minutes, or until the chocolate has mostly melted. Stir to be sure all chocolate bits are melted. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
3. Beat remaining 2 cups of heavy cream and confectioners sugar in a large, chilled bowl until mixture holds its shape on a whisk. Fold into the cooled chocolate mixture in 3 additions, being sure no white streaks remain after the final addition of whipped cream. Place in a large serving bowl or individual bowls or jars. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or shaved chocolate.