No-Bake Chocolate Mousse

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A rich, silky chocolate dessert made with melted dark chocolate, heavy cream, and a hint of espresso for depth of flavor. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers dark chocolate, heavy cream, espresso powder 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 180 calories and feeds 6, 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 6 French cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heatproof bowl, melt dark chocolate and espresso powder over a double boiler until smooth. Stir in sugar and cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve in chilled glasses, optionally topped with a dusting of cocoa powder.

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