When you haven't got time for overnight setting in the fridge or you don't want to use raw eggs, this mousse is perfect. In fact, at all times, constraints or not, it is chocaliciously gorgeous.
For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
When you haven't got time for overnight setting in the fridge or you don't want to use raw eggs, this mousse is perfect. In fact, at all times, constraints or not, it is chocaliciously gorgeous.
For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
250 grams good dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids) chopped into small pieces
284 millilitres double cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups mini marshmallows
½ stick soft butter
9 ounces good bittersweet chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids) chopped into small pieces
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
Put the marshmallows, butter, chocolate and 60ml/¼ cup of freshly boiled water in a heavy-based saucepan.
Put the saucepan on the hob, over heat, though keep it fairly gentle, to melt the contents, stirring every now and again. Remove from the heat.
While the chocolate mixture cools, whip the cream with the vanilla extract until thick, and then fold into the cooled chocolate mixture until you have a smooth, cohesive mixture.
Pour or scrape into 4 glasses or ramekins, about 175ml / ¾ cup each in capacity, or 6 smaller (125ml / ½ cup) ones, and chill until you want to eat. The sooner the better!
Put the marshmallows, butter, chocolate and 60ml/¼ cup of freshly boiled water in a heavy-based saucepan.
Put the saucepan on the hob, over heat, though keep it fairly gentle, to melt the contents, stirring every now and again. Remove from the heat.
While the chocolate mixture cools, whip the cream with the vanilla extract until thick, and then fold into the cooled chocolate mixture until you have a smooth, cohesive mixture.
Pour or scrape into 4 glasses or ramekins, about 175ml / ¾ cup each in capacity, or 6 smaller (125ml / ½ cup) ones, and chill until you want to eat. The sooner the better!
I make this almost every weekend, my children's absolute favourite mousse. I gently melt all the ingredients, then place the pan in cold water while I whisk the cream. I then whisk the cooled chocolate into the whipped cream, instead of folding.
Posted by retrochick on 14th September 2021
Recipe works a treat with fruit. Substituted strawberries for the chocolate. Blended and sieved them to get rid of seeds then added to marshmallow mix. Put extra strawberry puree on top. Lovely.
Posted by Woody2 on 31st July 2021
This is my absolute go-to recipe for mousse for the last 8 years or so. Its so light and fluffy and easy to make. My kids love it and I always save the best for last - me licking the leftovers from the pan itself.. OMG.. thank you for this Nigella. I love your cooking
Posted by Siann on 4th June 2021
Very rich it needs to be accompanied by the flavour of a berry.
Posted by Evie123 on 10th November 2020
So decadent and instant - I can’t wait for it to cool so I pour it on to a glass of frozen berries. Does the trick instantly!
Posted by graceandsophie on 1st March 2020
I love this and have modified it to make a vegan version for my friend with vegan marshmallows, coconut oil and coconut yoghurt!
Thanks for such an easy and wonderful recipe to follow, a hit with everyone!
Posted by Lesteeds on 14th February 2020
Mde this today, but melted everything in the microwave. Worked great!
Posted by noooool on 29th December 2019
This is the only chocolate mousse I make. I've been making it for years for my boys. They are now teenagers and still love it!
Posted by Nickki on 10th October 2017
wow, looks yummy!
Posted by kenniceangle on 12th July 2017
I made this last night and it was AMAZING! Everyone loved it! Rich and Chocolatey even the texture is perfect :) I couldn't wait for my chocolate mixture to cool down so I mixed it in with the cream while it was still warm - it was runny but looked so yummy! I spooned it into my individual servings and placed in the fridge. 30mins and it was already set! BEST MOUSSE RECIPE EVER! Give it a go! You won't regret it! THANKS NIGELLA :) Easy and Convenient! And better yet no raw eggs so the kids got to dig into it too :) They have also requested this recipe be a keeper and I certainly agree!
Posted by KeenBaker101 on 7th August 2016
I made this today and it was easy - just took a little longer than I thought it would - but its worth the effort. It took a good 20 mins for the chocolate and marshmallow mixture to melt, and at one point it looked a bit grainy to me, but once the mallows melted - glossy smooth mixture. I put my choc mixture in the fridge for 10 mins before folding the cream in as I was worried it would just melt it - but it came out great. I added some Jack Daniels for a boozy flavor! I bought double the mixture as I thought it wouldn't make enough but I filled 5 large ramekins to the top! Looking forward to eating it this afternoon!
Posted by emmaholl on 25th December 2015
Love this recipe and the fact that's there's no egg it's the best choc mousse ever thanks nigella
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Posted by Karenscupcakes on 12th September 2015
Show more commentsI make this almost every weekend, my children's absolute favourite mousse. I gently melt all the ingredients, then place the pan in cold water while I whisk the cream. I then whisk the cooled chocolate into the whipped cream, instead of folding.
Recipe works a treat with fruit. Substituted strawberries for the chocolate. Blended and sieved them to get rid of seeds then added to marshmallow mix. Put extra strawberry puree on top. Lovely.
This is my absolute go-to recipe for mousse for the last 8 years or so. Its so light and fluffy and easy to make. My kids love it and I always save the best for last - me licking the leftovers from the pan itself.. OMG.. thank you for this Nigella. I love your cooking
Very rich it needs to be accompanied by the flavour of a berry.
So decadent and instant - I can’t wait for it to cool so I pour it on to a glass of frozen berries. Does the trick instantly!
I love this and have modified it to make a vegan version for my friend with vegan marshmallows, coconut oil and coconut yoghurt! Thanks for such an easy and wonderful recipe to follow, a hit with everyone!
Mde this today, but melted everything in the microwave. Worked great!
This is the only chocolate mousse I make. I've been making it for years for my boys. They are now teenagers and still love it!
wow, looks yummy!
I made this last night and it was AMAZING! Everyone loved it! Rich and Chocolatey even the texture is perfect :) I couldn't wait for my chocolate mixture to cool down so I mixed it in with the cream while it was still warm - it was runny but looked so yummy! I spooned it into my individual servings and placed in the fridge. 30mins and it was already set! BEST MOUSSE RECIPE EVER! Give it a go! You won't regret it! THANKS NIGELLA :) Easy and Convenient! And better yet no raw eggs so the kids got to dig into it too :) They have also requested this recipe be a keeper and I certainly agree!
I made this today and it was easy - just took a little longer than I thought it would - but its worth the effort. It took a good 20 mins for the chocolate and marshmallow mixture to melt, and at one point it looked a bit grainy to me, but once the mallows melted - glossy smooth mixture. I put my choc mixture in the fridge for 10 mins before folding the cream in as I was worried it would just melt it - but it came out great. I added some Jack Daniels for a boozy flavor! I bought double the mixture as I thought it wouldn't make enough but I filled 5 large ramekins to the top! Looking forward to eating it this afternoon!
Love this recipe and the fact that's there's no egg it's the best choc mousse ever thanks nigella