One Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate treat with this effortless one-ingredient chocolate mousse! Simply melt rich dark chocolate to create a velvety, airy dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this dreamy mousse is as easy as it is delicious!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- water (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- chocolate chips (240 ml)can go sugar free, keto, paleo, etc.
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend water and chocolate until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Pour it in a bowl and refrigerate overnight.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio by weight of dark chocolate (70% cacao minimum) to water, as this creates the optimal fat-to-water emulsion that mimics traditional mousse texture without eggs or cream.ingredient1:1 ratio, 70% cacao
- ✓Heat water to exactly 140-160°F before adding chocolate to ensure proper cocoa butter emulsification without breaking the mixture into grainy separation.technique140-160°F
- ✓Blend for 2-3 minutes until the mixture reaches a glossy, mayonnaise-like consistency, indicating proper lecithin emulsification from the chocolate.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Chill the mixture over an ice bath while whisking for 3-5 minutes before refrigerating to create air incorporation and prevent ice crystals from forming.technique3-5 minutes
- ✓Use an immersion blender rather than a regular blender to avoid incorporating too much air initially, which can cause the mousse to collapse during chilling.equipment
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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One Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate treat with this effortless one-ingredient chocolate mousse! Simply melt rich dark chocolate to create a velvety, airy dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this dreamy mousse is as easy as it is delicious!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- water (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- chocolate chips (240 ml)can go sugar free, keto, paleo, etc.
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend water and chocolate until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Pour it in a bowl and refrigerate overnight.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio by weight of dark chocolate (70% cacao minimum) to water, as this creates the optimal fat-to-water emulsion that mimics traditional mousse texture without eggs or cream.ingredient1:1 ratio, 70% cacao
- ✓Heat water to exactly 140-160°F before adding chocolate to ensure proper cocoa butter emulsification without breaking the mixture into grainy separation.technique140-160°F
- ✓Blend for 2-3 minutes until the mixture reaches a glossy, mayonnaise-like consistency, indicating proper lecithin emulsification from the chocolate.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Chill the mixture over an ice bath while whisking for 3-5 minutes before refrigerating to create air incorporation and prevent ice crystals from forming.technique3-5 minutes
- ✓Use an immersion blender rather than a regular blender to avoid incorporating too much air initially, which can cause the mousse to collapse during chilling.equipment