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White Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 508kcal
Author: Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie
White Chocolate Mousse is just so rich and creamy! There's nothing better than a super Easy White Chocolate Mousse recipe with only two ingredients. This is one of our favorite Easy Christmas recipes, but it's delicious year-round as well. This Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe has layers of white chocolate mousse and mini chocolate chips make a great individual dessert anyone would love.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • cups heavy cream 341 grams, divided
  • 12 ounces chopped white chocolate 340 grams (see note)
  • Mini chocolate chips optional, for topping

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, heat ¾ cup of the cream on medium heat. The cream should get hot and slightly bubbly on the edges, but do not bring it to a boil.
    1½ cups heavy cream
  • Turn off the heat and add the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the cream and chocolate are completely combined. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.
    12 ounces chopped white chocolate
    white chocolate and cream in a saucepan.
  • With a hand mixer, beat the other ¾ cup of cream on high until soft peaks form. Once the chocolate mixture is cool, gently fold it into the whipped cream using a rubber spatula.
    melted white chocolate and cream added to whipped cream in a white bowl.
  • Serve cold topped with mini chocolate chips if desired (its yummy that way!).
    Mini chocolate chips
    white chocolate mousse in a white bowl.

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Notes

  • Chocolate: You can use milk, dark, or semisweet chocolate instead of white, if you prefer.
  • Feel free to garnish your mousse with whatever you like, such as chopped fresh fruit, cookie crumbles, or sprinkles!
  • Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store easy white chocolate mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 892IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg