Easy Faux Chocolate Mousse

Name: Easy Faux Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 cup chocolate chips

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This is a quick recipe that tricks the eyes and the palate in to thinking it's authentic chocolate mousse made with cream and eggs.

Recipe by mistressmary

Updated on July 29, 2021

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chocolate chips

Directions

Mix mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
Fold melted chocolate into the mascarpone cheese mixture.
Refrigerate until set, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

319	Calories
32g	Fat
7g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 319
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 18g	88%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 34mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 5g
Calcium 88mg	7%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 46mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.