Half-Sweet Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries
Rich, velvety chocolate mousse made with half the sugar for a balanced, indulgent dessert, topped with fresh berries. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers dark chocolate, heavy cream, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz (113g), 70% cocoa, chopped dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120g) plain yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (35g), raspberries or strawberries fresh berries
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Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 4 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Step 2: Beat 1/4 cup heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form; set aside.
- Step 3: Whisk 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth, then fold in melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Step 4: Gently fold in beaten heavy cream, transfer to 4 serving glasses, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Top with 1/4 cup fresh berries before serving.








