Have you tried this homemade chocolate mousse recipe? Homemade Chocolate Mousse has got to be one of the most delicious treats! Don’t be intimidated to make this easy chocolate mousse recipe at home because it is surprisingly easy and tastes light, chocolatey in a creamy lick-the-spoon kinda way. This homemade chocolate mousse recipe will quickly become a family favorite.

Easy Homemade Chocolate Mousse Recipe

There’s just something about light desserts like this chocolate mousse recipe that make them easy to devour. This simple recipe for chocolate mousse is easy enough to make for a snack or dessert and fancy enough to make for a special occasion or holiday. Chocolate mousse is delicious creamy chocolate goodness.

With just a few simple ingredients, you will be making your own chocolate mousse masterpiece. A word of warning…don’t expect leftovers!

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Ingredients Needed for Chocolate Mousse Recipe

8 ounces Milk Chocolate Chips
6 Tablespoons Water
2 Tablespoons Vanilla
2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar

Easy Homemade Chocolate Mousse Recipe- 3 images of the chocolate mousse in a glass with whipped cream on top and chocolate sauce on a white wood background with loose leaf chocolate chips- kids activities blog — _{Drizzle some chocolate syrup or any topping that you want!}

Directions to Make Delicious Homemade Chocolate Mousse

Step 1

Melt the milk chocolate and water in a saucepan (I use a double boiler).

Step 2

Whisk in the Vanilla and let it cool to room temperature.

NOTE: Be sure to wait until the chocolate has cooled completely before you add it to the whipped cream, otherwise, you will have a runny mess!

Step 3

Whip the cream until it makes soft peaks and then add the powdered sugar with a hand mixer.

Step 4

After the chocolate has cooled fold it into the whip cream mixture until it is well combined.

Finished Easy Homemade Chocolate Mousse Recipe- close up glass up of chocolate mousse with whipped cream and chocolate sauce on top with chocolate chips- kids activities blog — _{You’re going to love this delicious homemade chocolate mousse!}

Finished Chocolate Mousse REcipe

Garnish with more whip cream and chocolate drizzle. You could even be like my kids and have chocolate chips on top too!

Yield: 3 servings

Easy Homemade Chocolate Mousse

Name: Easy Homemade Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: dessert
Ingredients: 8 ounces Milk Chocolate Chips; 6 Tablespoons Water; 2 Tablespoons Vanilla; 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream; 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar

A simple and easy sweet dessert is on your way when you make this homemade chocolate mousse recipe. THis will surely become an instant favorite in your home.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces Milk Chocolate Chips
6 Tablespoons Water
2 Tablespoons Vanilla
2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

On a double boiler, melt the milk chocolate.
Add vanilla and let it cool to room temperature.
Whip the cream until it form stiff peaks, then add the powdered sugar.
Fold in the chocolate syrup once it's cooled down. Fold until well incorporated.
Top with more whipped cream and drizzle some chocolate or caramel syrup.

Notes

Be sure to wait until the chocolate has cooled completely before you add it to the whipped cream, otherwise, you will have a runny mess!

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