Description
This easy chocolate mousse cups recipe is one of the best quick dessert ideas perfect for parties and healthy-inspired celebrations. These simple chocolate cups are fun to make and deliver a rich airy mousse that feels elegant yet approachable. Great for birthdays holidays family gatherings or when you just want a quick homemade treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups melted chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Wash dry and inflate balloons to small bowl size.
- Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl until smooth.
- Dip balloons into chocolate and place on parchment to chill.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Whisk eggs with sugar over gentle heat then fold in melted chocolate and whipped cream.
- Pop and peel balloons from set chocolate cups.
- Fill cups with mousse and chill.
- Top with berries and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Chill balloons before dipping for an even coating.
- Add espresso powder for richer chocolate flavor.
- Double coat the chocolate for sturdier cups.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg