No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Mousse Cups

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Rich and velvety chocolate mousse served in individual cups for a quick and satisfying dessert. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, powdered 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 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Desserts cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes to melt, then stir gently until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: In a separate chilled mixing bowl, whip the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate to lighten the mixture, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the mousse evenly into 4 small serving cups. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until set.
  5. Step 5: Before serving, dust each mousse cup with 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich finish.

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