White Chocolate Mousse Recipe
White chocolate mousse is a light and creamy mousse made with white chocolate, topped with fluffy whipped cream and shaved white chocolate. This white chocolate mousse recipe is easy to make with a few ingredients and makes the perfect no bake dessert to serve alongside cake or fresh fruit.
Equipment
- 1 microwave safe bowl
- 1 knife
- 1 stand mixer with paddle attachment or electric hand mixer with beaters
- 4 - 6 serving glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup (170 g) white chocolate, chopped plus more for topping, optional
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy cream, divided
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cut the white chocolate bar into small, similar sized pieces. Place the chopped chocolate into a heat safe bowl. Pour ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream over the white chocolate.1 cup (170 g) white chocolate, chopped
- Heat the bowl with the white chocolate and heavy cream in the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between each round of heating until the chocolate is completely melted and well incorporated into the cream. Cool to room temperature before using to make the mousse.
- Add the heavy cream and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk attachment. Combine the ingredients on low for 1 minute, then increase the speed of the mixer to medium speed. Mix for about 4 - 5 more minutes or until the cream has whipped to medium stiff peaks. Scoop out about 1 cup of whipped cream for topping the mousse. Set aside for now.2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy cream, divided , 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Pour the cooled melted white chocolate and heavy cream into the whipped cream remaining in the bowl. Using a flexible spatula or large spoon, fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until just combined. If you want to use the mixer, go as slow as possible and stop as soon as the white chocolate is incorporated into the whipped cream. If you mix too long or too high, the mixture will split.
- Transfer the mousse into dessert cups. Top the mousse with the reserved whipped cream. Transfer the white chocolate dessert to the fridge to set for at least 1 - 2 hours. Right before serving, top with mousse with shaved white chocolate or fresh berries and enjoy.
Notes
Store: Make sure the mousse is completely covered with plastic wrap or in an air tight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. This mousse dessert tastes best if enjoyed within 1 - 2 days of being made.
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