Easy Chocolate Mousse, Three Ways

Health score
3%
Easy Chocolate Mousse, Three Ways
45 min.
6
489kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our Easy Chocolate Mousse, Three Ways—a dessert that promises to elevate any gathering! This delightful treat combines rich semisweet chocolate with fluffy Cool Whip, resulting in a dessert that melts in your mouth and satisfies your chocolate cravings. Whether you're planning a dinner party, a casual get-together, or simply want to pamper yourself, this mousse is the perfect choice.

What makes this dessert truly special is the versatility it offers. With just a few extra ingredients, you can easily adapt each portion to match your mood. Are you feeling tropical? Top your mousse with toasted coconut for a delightful crunch. Want something nostalgic? A sprinkle of crushed Whoppers brings a familiar yet unique twist. And for those looking to indulge with a hint of sophistication, drizzling some amaretto-infused mousse topped with slivered almonds is sure to impress!

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving six, this recipe makes it easy to whip up a show-stopping dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. With a balanced caloric breakdown of just under 500 calories per serving, you can enjoy a decadent dessert guilt-free. So, gather your ingredients and bring a touch of elegance to your dessert table with this delicious chocolate mousse—three luscious ways!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup coconut or crushed toasted
  • tablespoons rum 
  • 0.5 cup m&m candies crushed
  • 0.3 cup liquid malt extract 
  • 16 ounce cool whip 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Place chocolate in a large microwaveable bowl. Melt in microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir chocolate until smooth.
  2. Once chocolate cools, add 1 cup of Cool Whip to the chocolate, stirring quickly. Continue folding in the rest of the Cool Whip in 2 batches, until there are no visible streaks.
  3. Divide mousse into thirds.
  4. Place one-third of the mousse into a medium-size zip-locking plastic bag, cut off one corner, and pipe mousse onto 6 spoons, about 1 tablespoon per spoon. Top with your favorite toping, such as toasted coconut, slivered nuts, or crushed candy.
  5. Fold malted milk powder into one-third of the mousse.
  6. Place mixture in a medium-size zip-locking plastic bag. Pipe onto 6 spoons and top with crushed whoppers.
  7. Fold Amaretto into one-third of the mousse.
  8. Place mixture in a medium-size zip-locking plastic bag. Pipe onto 6 spoons and top with toasted almond slivers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories489kcal
Protein5.53%
Fat47.31%
Carbs47.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.17
Glycemic Load
0.04
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.590869732525%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:489.16kcal
24.46%
Fat:25.2g
38.78%
Saturated Fat:15.31g
95.72%
Carbohydrates:56.53g
18.84%
Net Carbohydrates:52.13g
18.96%
Sugar:40.53g
45.04%
Cholesterol:18.63mg
6.21%
Sodium:99.53mg
4.33%
Alcohol:2.51g
100%
Alcohol %:2.09%
100%
Caffeine:32.51mg
10.84%
Protein:6.62g
13.25%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.47%
Manganese:0.62mg
30.93%
Copper:0.53mg
26.53%
Vitamin B12:1.24µg
20.71%
Magnesium:81.17mg
20.29%
Phosphorus:182.38mg
18.24%
Fiber:4.4g
17.61%
Iron:2.84mg
15.77%
Calcium:146.82mg
14.68%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.93%
Potassium:372.49mg
10.64%
Selenium:7.26µg
10.36%
Zinc:1.38mg
9.21%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.9%
Vitamin B3:0.99mg
4.97%
Folate:17.78µg
4.44%
Vitamin A:205.58IU
4.11%
Vitamin K:3.34µg
3.18%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.21%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.77%
Source:Epicurious