Name: Eggless Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 0.125 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 cup heavy whipping cream

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Eggless Chocolate Mousse

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Instructions

Place the water and sugar in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.

Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the chocolate chips, salt and cinnamon stir until melted and cool to room temperature.

In the bowl of a standing mixer or with an electric mixer, whip the cream for 3-5 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Place 1 heaping spoonful of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture and stir to combine.

Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the remaining whipped cream until completely combined.

Spoon the mousse into 4 glasses or cups and refrigerate for at least an hour. Mousse can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chocolate Melting Perfection 🍫
Use a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each pulse, to melt chocolate evenly without scorching or creating lumps that won't incorporate smoothly.
Whip Heavy Cream to Soft Peaks 🥄
Chill your bowl and beaters beforehand, then whip cream until soft peaks form—overbeating creates butter, while underbeating results in a dense mousse lacking that signature airy texture.
Fold with Precision ✨
Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate using a J-stroke motion, rotating the bowl as you go—this preserves airiness and prevents deflation.
Cinnamon & Salt Distribution 🧂
Add ground cinnamon and kosher salt while chocolate is still warm to ensure even distribution throughout the mousse; this enhances depth and balances richness without overpowering the chocolate.
Chill Before Serving ❄️
Refrigerate the mousse for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and texture to set properly, resulting in a more refined presentation and better mouthfeel.