2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (No Cream, Just Water!)
This 2-ingredient water chocolate mousse is rich, creamy, and easy to make. Naturally vegan and dairy-free, it’s perfect for quick desserts or last-minute entertaining.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 9.35 oz (265 g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
Toppings (optional)
- Strawberries, raspberries, orange zest, chocolate shavings, crushed nuts, flaky salt, or coconut whipped cream.
Instructions
Prepare the ice bath
- Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Place a slightly smaller bowl inside so the bottom touches the ice water. Set aside.
Melt the chocolate
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chopped chocolate and water. Stir until melted and smooth. Do not let it boil.
Whisk
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl over the ice bath. Whisk vigorously with a hand whisk or electric mixer until it thickens to a pudding-like texture. Be careful not to over-whisk, as it can become grainy.
Serve
- Spoon into cups or ramekins. Top with berries, chocolate shavings, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of flaky salt.
Notes
- Chocolate: Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids. Lower cocoa content may not set properly.
- Flavor variations: Swap some of the water with tea, coffee, juice, Kahlúa, or Baileys. You can stir in spices like cinnamon or a bit of sugar for a sweeter mousse.
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. It may thicken slightly after chilling.
- Troubleshooting consistency:
- Not thickening? Remelt the mixture, add more chocolate, and whisk again.
- Too thick or dense? Remelt, add a little more water, and re-whisk.
- Grainy texture? It was likely overwhipped. Remelt and start again.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.4g | Protein: 5.2g | Fat: 28.2g | Saturated Fat: 16.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 13.2mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 15.9g
