This Classic Mocha Mousse is made with simple ingredients but put together in the right order and in the right way you get something pretty incredible. Perfect for the holidays!

Mocha Mousse Recipe

Are you ready to try your hand at a classic? My Mocha Mousse is the perfect place to begin!

Classic mousse is made with beaten egg whites, egg yolk, sugar, coffee, and milk chocolate. Mention chocolate and coffee in the same sentence? I’m IN.

If you need a special dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or a random Thursday, this is the one for you. Especially if that special someone you are trying to impress is partial to chocolate.

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Is is hard to make homemade mousse?

You might hear “mousse” and think this is going to be super difficult, but please don’t let yourself be intimidated. Mousse isn’t hard, you just need to be able to follow instructions and you’ll be set.

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just like to make things from scratch. The packaged desserts you can buy at the store are convenient and taste fine, but there’s nothing like serving a delicious dessert that you made from real ingredients, right at home. If you like the rich, creamy taste of chocolate to top off a meal, then you are in for a treat with this delicious Mocha Mousse!

Try this Valentine’s Day Fudge from One Hot Oven!

How do you serve chocolate mocha mousse?

Chocolate mousse is best served chilled in individual cups. I like to toss a dollop of whipped cream on top, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder too. Those are optional, though.

You could also put this is a larger bowl and let people scoop individual servings out so they can customize their serving size and you can cut down on waste.

Does mousse contain raw eggs?

This chocolate mousse recipe does have raw eggs. If you are worried about food-borne illness, you can buy eggs that are pasteurized for this use. You can also pasteurize your own eggs at home.

There are also other variations of chocolate mousse that don’t use raw eggs and instead use gelatin in the mix.

All the CHOCOLATE if you here.

How long is chocolate mousse good for?

You can keep this mousse in the fridge for 2-3 days safely. Beyond that, it is at your own risk. Not that it’ll likely last that long. This stuff is amazing.

Can you freeze chocolate mousse?

Eggs and cream don’t typically freeze very well. Or rather, they don’t thaw very well. I’ve never personally tried freezing this but I wouldn’t advise it. The texture of the mousse will definitely be impacted, so it is best to make this the day before you plan on serving it.

Tips for making the perfect mousse.

1. Don’t rush it! The whole process takes some patience and some time. If you rush it or try and take shortcuts, you’ll be sorry. It isn’t a super time-consuming process, so relax and enjoy it a bit.
2. Chill, man. The mousse, that is. You’re going to be WAY happier with the end results if you let this chill overnight.

What can you serve with chocolate mousse?

I have several suggestions right here for your main course options, that will pair beautifully with my Mocha Mousse.

• Pasties
• Smoked Beef Tenderloin
• Smoked Ham

Or if you want a pairing for another dessert, there’s a good one in these easy churros!