Making rich, delicious chocolate mousse is easier than you might think! With just a few pantry staples, you can enjoy your own cup in just a few minutes. We’ve gathered our best mousse recipes here — as well as things to do with all that delicious chocolate mousse you make.
Who knew there were so many things to do with chocolate mousse?
Chocolate mousse is a classic French dessert made from chocolate, eggs and cream. Lighter and fluffier than pudding, it’s often served chilled or frozen. But there’s more than one way to achieve the delicious signature texture: You can make a rich, silky mousse with some pantry staples you probably have at home.
We’ve gathered seven of our best chocolate mousse recipes:
1. Deep Dark Mousse
The very spirit of chocolate mousse is about savoring the rich flavor, spoonful by spoonful. Enjoy chocolate mousse in its purest form with this Deep Dark Mousse recipe. HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips are the balance to the sweetened whipped cream.
GET THE RECIPE2. Easy Fudge Pots de Creme
This no-bake recipe is a perfect afternoon activity with the kids! A blend of HERSHEY’S Cocoa, chocolate pudding and whipped cream creates a dreamy, rich texture that melts in your mouth. Serve in demitasse cups or ramekins for an extra touch of elegance. Ooh-la-la!
GET THE RECIPE3. Chocolate Syrup Mousse
You can still enjoy chocolate mousse even if you don’t have chocolate candy on hand! HERSHEY’S Syrup saves the day in this five-star rated recipe. Gelatin and whipping cream come together to make a chocolate mousse that’s creamy, delicious and refreshingly light.
GET THE RECIPE4. MINI KISSES Pumpkin Mousse Cups
This fall favorite is a winning combination all year long. Chocolate gets replaced with canned pumpkin and pumpkin spice in this deliciously different mousse. Then this recipe is served in cups made from — if you can believe it — HERSHEY'S MINI KISSES Milk Chocolate Chips!
GET THE RECIPE5. Chocolate Magic Mousse Pie
This chocolate mousse pie is so good, it’ll disappear before you can say “alakazam!” Light, airy and (most importantly) chocolatey, it gets its silky texture and indulgent taste from HERSHEY'S Cocoa. Use a prepared graham cracker crust to make this recipe simply magic.
GET THE RECIPE6. Chocolate Mousse Cake Roll
Imagine your family’s delight when you slice into this Chocolate Mousse Cake Roll! A fluffy mousse made with HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips is rolled between layers of rich chocolate cake.
GET THE RECIPE7. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Mousse Pie
You shouldn’t have to choose between chocolate mousse and peanut butter pie. That’s why this double-decker dessert has both! A layer of light and fluffy peanut butter creme (made with REESE’S Peanut Butter Chips) is topped with a layer of rich HERSHEY’S Cocoa mousse.
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Whenever you want chocolate mousse, you can have it in minutes! Whether you’re trying this dessert for the first time or just looking for more chocolate mousse uses, don’t be afraid to get creative and put your own spin on it. These fun baking projects are also a great way to get the kids involved in the baking. For more delicious dessert ideas, check out our complete collection of chocolate recipes.
