The Easiest Chocolate Mousse Ever

A silky smooth chocolate mousse made with high-quality semisweet chocolate, enriched with espresso and butter, and lightened with fresh eggs. This elegant dessert requires minimal effort but delivers maximum chocolate satisfaction.

4 servings
1 hr 37 min

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons brewed espresso
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 whole eggs

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. Place the chocolate in a blender.

    1 min

  2. 2.

    2. Heat the milk, espresso, and butter in a small pot until the milk is scalded, about 3 minutes.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    3. Pour the milk mixture into the blender and blend until the chocolate is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    4. Add the eggs and blend until no lumps remain.

    1 min

  5. 5.

    5. Pour into cups and chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Garnish with the chocolate shavings, if desired, and serve.

    90 min

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