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Two Ingredient Chocolate Mousse for One

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate cream dessert, chocolate mousse for one, easy chocolate mousse, microwave mousse
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A quick chocolate mousse from chocolate chips and cream, melted in the microwave and folded with whipped cream. Chill it for an hour.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream divided (2 Tbsp to melt chocolate; remainder for whipping)

Directions

  • Put the chocolate chips and 2 Tbsp of the cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 20 seconds.
  • Stir, let it stand for 5 minutes to melt, then stir until smooth. Let it cool.
  • Whip the rest of the cream until it holds medium peaks. Set aside a spoonful for garnish if you like.
  • Fold half of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate, then fold in the rest.
  • Spoon into a serving glass or dish and chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 121g | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1166IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.