Source: Natalia Mayorova, AdobeStockWe highly recommend chocolate mousse to all lovers of delicate and airy desserts. It simply melts in your mouth and is incredibly easy and quick to prepare. We're sharing a selection of the best recipes!
1. Chocolate Mousse with Gelatin
Source: cookpad.comAn impressive festive dessert that can even replace a cake.
You will need: 350 ml 33% cream, 150 ml milk, 100 g dark chocolate, 100 g sugar, 50 ml water, 10 g gelatin.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in water according to package instructions. Pour milk over broken chocolate and heat gently, stirring, until dissolved. Cool the mixture to room temperature.
Whip the cream with sugar using a mixer until lightly foamy. While continuing to whip, pour in the chocolate milk, then the gelatin. Whip for a few more minutes, pour the mousse into molds, and refrigerate.
2. Chocolate Mousse with Coconut Milk
Source: pinterest.comIt will also be delicious with other plant-based milks.
You will need: 300 g dark chocolate, 50 g shredded coconut, 100 ml coconut milk, 100 ml soy milk.
Preparation: Melt the chocolate using any convenient method. Add the remaining ingredients and blend the mousse until smooth with a mixer or blender. Spoon it into dessert glasses.
3. Chocolate Mousse with Cottage Cheese
Source: karamelcafe.ruYou can use low-fat cottage cheese – it won't make a significant difference here.
You will need: 100 g yogurt, 300 g cottage cheese, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa, 15 g gelatin.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in a small amount of water according to package instructions. Blend all ingredients until smooth, spoon the mousse into molds, and refrigerate.
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4. Chocolate Mousse with Semolina
Source: klublady.ruSemolina is an excellent alternative to other thickeners in mousse preparation.
You will need: 1 liter milk, 100 g chocolate, 100 g semolina, 150 g sugar, 2 tsp vanilla sugar, 1 tbsp butter.
Preparation: Pour milk over the chocolate, bring to a boil. Gradually add semolina in a thin stream to the boiling milk, stirring constantly. Then add both types of sugar and cook for about 5-7 minutes over low heat until thick. Let the mixture cool, add butter, and thoroughly whip everything with a mixer or blender. Spoon the resulting chocolate mousse into glasses and refrigerate.
5. Chocolate Mousse with Brandy
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruInstead of brandy, you can also use any liqueur of your choice.
You will need: 125 g dark chocolate, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp brandy.
Preparation: Melt the chocolate, add brandy, and mix. Separate egg yolks from whites. Mix the yolks with the cooled chocolate. Whip the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form and fold them into the chocolate mixture. Whip the mousse again, spoon into glasses, and refrigerate for several hours.
6. Chocolate Mousse with Banana
Source: mungfali.comSo sweet that sweet tooths will be absolutely delighted.
You will need: 2 bananas, 200 ml 33% cream, 50 g chocolate, 50 g powdered sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 8 g gelatin, 50 ml water.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in water according to instructions, melt the chocolate, and mash the banana into a puree. Blend the banana with lemon juice, chocolate, and gelatin. Whip the cream with powdered sugar until fluffy and fold into the mousse. Spoon it into molds and refrigerate.
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7. White Chocolate Mousse
Source: dzen.ruOnly two ingredients, but so much pleasure from the dessert!
You will need: 80 g white chocolate, 200 ml 33-35% cream.
Preparation: Chop the chocolate, add 80 ml of cream, and heat over low heat until dissolved. Let the mixture cool, stirring occasionally. Whip the remaining cream with a mixer until fluffy, gently fold it into the chocolate with a spatula, spoon the mousse into glasses, and refrigerate.
8. Yogurt Chocolate Mousse
Source: dzen.ruIt turns out best with natural homemade yogurt without additives.
You will need: 500 ml yogurt, 100 g dark chocolate, 180 ml milk, vanilla.
Preparation: Pour milk over the chocolate, heat until dissolved, add vanilla to taste, and remove from heat. Gradually fold the chocolate mixture into the yogurt and whip thoroughly with a mixer. Spoon the mousse into glasses and refrigerate.
9. Chocolate Mousse with Bananas and Chia
Source: foodddy.ruThis recipe is perfect for those who care about healthy eating.
You will need: 550 ml regular or plant-based milk, 120 g chia seeds, 1 avocado, 2 bananas, 6 tsp cocoa.
Preparation: Divide chia seeds among glasses and soak them in milk overnight or for at least a few hours. Blend avocado, bananas, and another 150 ml of milk with cocoa. Pour this mousse over the chia seeds and decorate the dessert to your liking.
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10. Chocolate Mousse with Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockSprinkle the finished mousse with cocoa or grated chocolate.
You will need: 400 ml 20-25% sour cream, 70 g powdered sugar, 10 g gelatin, 100 ml milk, 100 g chocolate.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in 50 ml of milk, and pour the remaining milk over the broken chocolate and melt it. Whip the sour cream with powdered sugar and cooled chocolate using a mixer, add gelatin, and whip again. Refrigerate the dessert for half an hour, then whip it again, spoon into molds, and refrigerate again until set.
11. Chocolate Mousse with Agar-Agar
Source: mirtesen.ruChoose fresh eggs, as the mousse does not undergo heat treatment.
You will need: 8 g agar-agar, 250 g dark chocolate, 6 tsp sugar or sweetener, 2 egg yolks, 250 ml milk.
Preparation: Melt the chocolate with half of the milk, and dissolve agar-agar in the remaining milk according to instructions. Mash the yolks with sugar, add agar, and then the cooled chocolate.
Mix and refrigerate the mousse for half an hour. Whip the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form, mix them with the mousse, whip again, and spoon the dessert into molds. Refrigerate everything again.
12. Healthy Chocolate Mousse from Avocado
Source: dzen.ruThe healthiest recipe without heavy cream, raw eggs, or sugar.
You will need: 1 banana, 1 avocado, 2 tbsp cocoa, 2-3 tbsp honey, vanilla or cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel the avocado and banana. Thoroughly blend all ingredients. Spoon the mousse into molds and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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13. Chocolate Mousse with Condensed Milk and Cocoa
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruNo need to add sugar, as condensed milk is already sweet.
You will need: 300 ml 33% cream, 150 ml condensed milk, 30 g cocoa.
Preparation: Whip condensed milk with cocoa using a mixer until smooth. Separately whip the cream until fluffy, combine it with the condensed milk, and whip again. Spoon the mousse into molds and refrigerate.
14. Chocolate Mousse with Butter
Source: klublady.ruSprinkle the finished mousse with chopped nuts or decorate with seasonal berries.
You will need: 50 g powdered sugar, 4 egg whites, 150 g butter, 350 g dark chocolate.
Preparation: Melt the chocolate with butter in a double boiler and let it cool slightly. Whip the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form, gradually adding powdered sugar, and gently fold them into the chocolate mixture with a spatula. Spoon the mousse into molds and refrigerate.
15. Chocolate Mousse with Egg Yolks
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruExcellent on its own, or with ice cream or baked goods.
You will need: 250 g dark chocolate, 2 cups 33-35% cream, 4 egg yolks, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Preparation: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and let it cool. Combine egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 3/4 cup of cream. Cook the mixture over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly. Mix the custard with the chocolate and vanilla extract.
Strain it through a sieve, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate until completely cooled. Whip the remaining cream and sugar with a mixer until stiff peaks form, gently fold them in batches into the custard. Spoon the mousse into dessert glasses and refrigerate for another 1 hour.