Chocolate Mousse with Cocoa Powder
Make this easy chocolate mousse with cocoa powder when the chocolate cravings hit. This simple recipe uses only four ingredients and takes minutes to prepare. Perfectly sweet and richly flavored—enjoy it with fresh whipped cream.
Equipment
Ingredients
Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whipped Topping
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 2 tablespoon powdered sugar sifted
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the heavy whipping cream in a chilled bowl.* Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.
- Sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar into the softly whipped cream. Add the vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form, scraping halfway through.
- Spoon chocolate mousse into desired serving dish or dishes, and refrigerate until service.
- For the Whipped Topping: Place the heavy whipping cream in a chilled bowl. Whip until soft peaks form using an electric mixer. Add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue beating until incorporated and stiff peaks form. Serve as desired.
Notes
*Place the bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for one hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1312IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
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