Simplest Chocolate Mousse

Simplest Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate mousse is a timeless way to finish a Valentine’s meal, and this version keeps things reassuringly simple while delivering deep chocolate flavour. Made without eggs, it relies on melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and cream to create a smooth, airy texture that still feels indulgent. Cocoa naturally contains flavanols, compounds that have been studied for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular-protective properties.

A small amount of espresso powder intensifies the chocolate flavour without making the dessert taste of coffee, a technique commonly used in European baking.

Served chilled and topped with softly whipped cream, it offers a calm, satisfying finish to the evening.

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  • What you need:

    • 600 ml double cream
    • 140 g milk chocolate chips
    • 15 g unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 5 g instant espresso powder
    • 3 g salt
    • 2.5 ml vanilla extract
    • Shaved or grated chocolate, to serve

  • How to do it:

    1. Heat 480 ml of the cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Remove from the heat.
    2. Add the chocolate chips and leave to stand for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
    3. Whisk in the cocoa powder, espresso powder and salt until fully combined.
    4. Allow the mixture to cool, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
    5. Whip the chilled chocolate mixture until it holds stiff peaks.
    6. In a separate bowl, whip the remaining 120 ml cream with the vanilla until soft peaks form.
    7. Spoon the mousse into serving glasses, top with whipped cream, and finish with grated chocolate. Chill until ready to serve.
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