Mom's Blender Chocolate Mousse with Lemon Cream

Name: Mom's Blender Chocolate Mousse with Lemon Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips; ¾ cup water; 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; ¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee; 3 large egg whites; ⅓ cup chilled whipping cream; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon grated lemon peel

A luxurious chocolate mousse made easily in a blender, topped with a bright citrusy lemon cream. This elegant dessert combines rich chocolate with refreshing lemon flavors for a perfect ending to any meal.

4 servings

2 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
•¾ cup water
•3 tablespoons sugar, divided
•¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee
•3 large egg whites
•⅓ cup chilled whipping cream
•1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
•½ teaspoon grated lemon peel

Cooking Instructions

1.
Place chocolate in blender. Bring 3/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and espresso powder to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over chocolate. Cover tightly; blend 5 seconds. Add egg whites. Cover tightly; blend on high 1 minute. Pour into 4 small bowls. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
125 min
2.
Whisk cream, lemon juice, peel, and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl to very soft peaks. Spoon over mousse; serve.
5 min