Description
A rich, velvety, and elegant no-bake dessert made with just four simple ingredients. This foolproof mousse combines dark, milk, and white chocolate with whipped cream for a restaurant-quality treat that is ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (115g) Dark Chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
- 4 oz (115g) Milk Chocolate
- 4 oz (115g) White Chocolate
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) Heavy Cream (full fat)
- 2 tablespoons (25g) Sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
- Chop dark, milk, and white chocolate into small pieces if not using chips. Place dark and milk chocolate in one microwave-safe bowl and white chocolate in a separate bowl.
- Microwave the dark and milk chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until mostly melted. Let residual heat melt remaining lumps. Do the same for the white chocolate, being careful not to burn it. Let both bowls sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whip 1 cup of cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Whip the remaining ½ cup of cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into each bowl of melted chocolate to create two chocolate creams.
- Layer the mousses in serving glasses or a trifle bowl, alternating between the dark/milk blend and the white chocolate blend. Smooth the tops.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the mousse to set firmly.
- Before serving, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chocolate shavings. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Ensure bowls are completely dry to prevent chocolate from seizing. The melted chocolate should be warm, not hot, when folding in cream to avoid melting the whipped cream. This dessert improves in flavor and texture after sitting in the fridge for 24 hours. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass or bowl port
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: triple chocolate mousse, no-bake dessert, easy chocolate cake, 4 ingredient dessert, rich mousse, make-ahead dessert, gluten-free dessert