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Mousse in a Jar

Make chocolate mousse in a jar for one: microwave chocolate and cream, whisk smooth, then shake in a jar until light. Ready in minutes.

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Sara Noel
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Mousse in a jar

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Chocolate and cream microwaved, whisked and shaken in a jar for one quick serving of mousse.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories557
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce or about 30 grams chopped chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Equipment

  • mason jars
  • whisk

Directions
 

  1. Put everything in the jar. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then whisk until melted and smooth, adding another 15–20 seconds if needed.
  2. Put the lid on the jar and refrigerate for 6–8 hours, or overnight, until fully chilled.
  3. Shake for 3–5 minutes until it reaches the thickness you like, or use an electric mixer instead.

Notes

Refrigerate. Fridge time: 6–8 hours or overnight before shaking. Prep 10 min, cook 1 min. No raw eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 152g | Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1749IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); or about 30 grams chopped chocolate (the first choice counted), heavy whipping cream counted as heavy cream. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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