Thick and creamy homemadeChocolate Moussemade with just 4 simple ingredients, whipped into a perfectly fluffy chocolate dessert.

Chocolate mousse is perfect for special occasions because itfeels a little fancybut only takes a few ingredients and is easy to make. No eggs or gelatin required!

This recipe also makes the perfect chocolate dessert for Valentine’s Day. If you have young kids at home, you can make it during the day in preparation for the big night. For more easy dessert ideas for Valentine’s Day, try thischocolate and cheese boardor thesedark chocolate cookies.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Chocolate mousse is a delicious dessert that’ssure to impressfor Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
It’seasy to makebecause it only requires four ingredients.
This chocolate mousse recipe can beeasily customizedwith different flavors and toppings, allowing for endless possibilities to create a unique and personal dessert.
It’s agreat way to satisfy a chocolate cravingbut won’t leave you feeling too full.

Recipe Ingredients

Heavy whipping cream:Be sure to get heavy whipping cream for this recipe. Learn more aboutthe difference between heavy whipping cream and whipping creamhere.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: You could also use milk or dark chocolate chips.
Light corn syrup: This is added to make the texture more smooth. It can be omitted if you don’t want to use it.
Vanilla extract.
Coconut, almond, or cherry extract: This is totally optional if you want to customize the flavor of the mousse.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Chocolate Mousse

Step #1.Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler with 2/3 cup of the cream and the corn syrup.

Step #2.Once melted and smooth, stir in the vanilla (and the flavored extract if using). Then, stir in remaining cream.

Step #3.After the mousse is chilled in the refrigerator, beat with an electric mixer until whipped and light, about 3 minutes.

Step #4.Place in serving dishes or ramekins and garnish with additional whipped cream and/or chocolate shavings if desired.

Recipe FAQs

Can chocolate mousse be made in advance?

Yes! You can make it up to a day in advance. But don’t put it in the individual serving containers until a few hours before you plan on serving it. That way, if it needs a second quick whipping to return it to extra fluffy, it’s easy to do.

Can chocolate mousse be frozen?

Yes. Leftovers can be frozen and eaten like ice cream. But don’t freeze this recipe if you are after a traditional chocolate mousse’s fluffy texture. If you freeze and then thaw this recipe, the texture isn’t great.

How long should I refrigerate the mousse before it is completely chilled?

This chocolate mousse should be chilled about 90 minutes. Be sure to use a glass or metal bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap so it doesn’t dry out.

What kind of serving dishes are best for this chocolate mousse recipe?

Use a ramekin or any small pretty glass or ceramic container that you have on-hand.

Expert Tips

The sweetness in this recipe comes from the chocolate. This recipe calls for semi-sweet chocolate chips, butyou can use milk chocolate if you prefera sweeter mousse.
Use a hand mixer or a stand mixerto mix the mousse after it chills. You’ll get a much lighter mousse than trying to mix it by hand.
Add a few colored sprinklesfor any holiday. Garnish with a few red and pink heart sprinkles, and it’s an easy make-ahead dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day!