Two-Layer Chocolate Mousse with Whipped Cream

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A luscious dessert featuring two layers of dark and milk chocolate mousse topped with airy whipped cream. This French recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs dark chocolate, milk chocolate, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2: Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into melted dark chocolate until combined. Divide mixture evenly into serving glasses as the first mousse layer.
  3. Step 3: Melt 4 oz chopped milk chocolate similarly and allow to cool slightly.
  4. Step 4: Whip remaining 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, beat 3 large egg whites until foamy, then gradually add 1 tbsp sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  6. Step 6: Gently fold whipped cream and egg whites into melted milk chocolate until smooth. Spoon this second mousse layer over the dark chocolate layer in the glasses.
  7. Step 7: Chill the layered mousse in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving. Top with fresh whipped cream if desired.

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