Easy Chocolate Mousse, Three Ways

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

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Indulge your senses with this delightful Easy Chocolate Mousse, Three Ways – a luscious dessert that combines elegance with simplicity! Perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating a birthday, or just indulging yourself on a cozy night in. This recipe takes only 45 minutes to prepare and serves up to six people, making it an ideal treat for family or friends.

Imagine a silky, rich chocolate mousse melting in your mouth, accented by exciting flavors and textures. With options to please every palate, you can choose from a luscious malted milk variation topped with crushed Whoppers, an elegant Amaretto-infused version garnished with toasted almond slivers, or a decadent classic adorned with your choice of toasted coconut, slivered nuts, or crushed candy. Each serving is a delightful surprise, showcasing the versatility of chocolate and its perfect pairing with a hint of nostalgia from childhood candy.

Using only a handful of ingredients, this mousse is both easy to make and an absolute showstopper. The airy Cool Whip combined with rich semisweet chocolate creates a harmonious blend that will leave your guests asking for more. Elevate your dessert game with this deliciously easy chocolate mousse – a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while impressing everyone around you!

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