No-Bake Layered Chocolate Mousse Parfait

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A luscious no-bake dessert featuring layers of airy chocolate mousse and whipped cream, perfect for quick indulgence. This French-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped, heavy cream, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 4 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, then pour it over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whip the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture in 3 additions, mixing carefully to maintain airiness.
  4. Step 4: Spoon a layer of chocolate mousse into four serving glasses, followed by a layer of 1 cup whipped cream divided equally. Repeat layering once more.
  5. Step 5: Chill the parfaits for at least 2 hours until set. Garnish each with fresh raspberries before serving.

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