We’re totally gaga in my house for this Eggless Chocolate Mousse — we’re so addicted, in fact, I guarantee that if I made it 365 days a year my kids would never get sick of it.
Made with semi sweet chocolate chips, organic whipped cream and just a touch of cinnamon (which gives it the flavor of good Mexican chocolate), not only is this chocolate mousse creamy, light and totally decadent, it’s one of the easiest desserts I’ve ever made.
As the name states, what really sets this Eggless Chocolate Mousse apart is the fact that there are no eggs in it. For many kids with food allergies, finding tasty, egg-free desserts can be a challenge. I had actually first made a few batches of this mousse recipe using eggs and by experimenting a bit, I realized that by using a bit more whipped cream, the need for eggs as a thickener all but disappeared.
Requiring only 5 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, this is a dessert that you can make a few days in advance and is perfect for an after dinner treat or if you have to serve a crowd.
As evidenced by the pictures those lofty peaks look just like chocolate clouds. Topped with whipped cream clouds. That’s one seriously delicious cloud formation.
And again, I can’t overstate the ease factor associated with this one. In fact it’s so simple to make, you’ll want to do it just to impress whoever you’re making for. It’s a great way to make Mother’s Day extra special by making Mom a unique and luxurious treat she will remember for years to come. That being said, it makes as big an impression any day of the year you decide to make it.
The mousse is on the loose!
Is that chocolate sprinkled on top necessary? Um, yeah. It totally is.
Eggless Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
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 mixer and stir to combine.
- Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the remaining whip 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 4 days.
This dessert is absolutely delightful! !! Very rich and decadent. Whipping your own topping is so much better than the can! My go to dinner guests dessert.
Also, how much would I need? I’m not sure how much whipped cream 1 cup of heavy cream will make. Thanks!
Can the chocolate mixture be folded into a truwhip/cool whip type game product?
Yum!
I made this today for a chocolate mousse pie and it turned out perfectly!
Nope, you can leave it out!
My significant other has a cinnamon allergy. Will it take away from the mousse if I just don’t add it?
So glad you liked it! Nice idea for the grown up version 😉
Hi, just writing to say I came across this recipe of yours and…it’s delicious! Easy to follow, light, and came out just like in your photos
Looks good but lactose intolerant so I can’t use whipped cream. Any other ideas?
My mousse never set up in the fridge, it remained soupy, what happened?
Love this mousse!!!
Really good and simple to make! I wasn’t sure when to add the cinnamon so just added it to the whipped cream. I also topped it with some sliced strawberries when serving it. My family ate it up!
Can you have coconut? Scoop the cream from the full fat coconut milk cans and whip that up instead. Thai kitchen and arroyD are both food to work with
Hi, MC
Take a look at Trim Healthy Mama for their coconut cream recipe – that might do it. But, I agree with Heidi – you might be better off looking for something that is dairy-free to start with.
You have a few options, coconut cream or almond milk & avocado or instead of avocado mix in chia seeds. Both are healthy delicious options.
So…we have a dairy issue in our household.
What substitution would you suggest is best for the heavy whipping cream?
These look awesome!