[Vietnamese Recipes] Easy Chocolate Mousse

This Easy Chocolate Mousse recipe needs only 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep. It’s a seriously simple homemade dessert that’s completely luscious!

When Paul and I first started dating, he sort of laid his cards on the table immediately and told me that he’s not a chocolate, flower, or card giver.

Ok, fair enough. Lucky for him, those things weren’t at all deal breakers for me.

I told him that I need the toilet seat down, kitchen sink sponge rung out, and a phone call if he’s running late (a phone call! That shows our age, huh?)

Almost 15 years later, I can tell you I have not missed receiving candy, flowers, or cards. He makes up for it 1,000 fold by doing everything else. Literally.

BUT, I do love chocolate, and flowers, and cards. I’m not crazy! So, you know what? I simply buy them for myself!

Now what would Cupid’s Day be without chocolate? Sad, I say! So, in addition to filling the rooms with whimsical containers, I’m whipping up this easy chocolate mousse, and you should, too. Everyone will love you forever. It’s sublime.

Cooking Tips

1. Make sure to wait until the chocolate is fully melted by the hot milk, otherwise you might get lumps in your mousse.
2. Let the chocolate mixture cool fully before you start to stir in the whipped cream, otherwise the whipped cream will start to turn back into a liquid and won’t set properly once chilled.
3. Fold the whipped cream mixture into the melted chocolate, instead of stirring, to maintain the airiness and eliminate it being runny.
4. Recipe Variations
5. Spice this chocolate mousse up a bit by adding in a chile or chipotle powder instead of espresso powder.
6. Add other flavors by using ½ teaspoon of a different extract, like orange or peppermint.
7. Make a white chocolate mousse by using white chocolate chips instead!

Simple Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

1/2 cup (4 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix together the chocolate, salt, and espresso powder (if using) in a medium bowl.
2. Heat milk until steaming and pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until combined and smooth. Allow to cool fully.
3. In another medium bowl, whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1-2 minutes. Gently fold into the cooled melted chocolate.
4. Pour mixture into 4 (4 ounce) ramekins or small tumbler glasses. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
5. Dollop with some whipped cream and chocolate shavings and enjoy!

This recipe and image sources are referred in website: Bellyfull.net. Thanks so much!