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White Chocolate Mousse

A light, silky white chocolate mousse made with just 2 ingredients — heavy cream and white chocolate chips. No gelatin, no eggs, no baking. Ready in 10 minutes and chilled until perfectly set.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or finely chopped
  • 1.5 cup heavy cream cold, divided
Toppings:
  • White chocolate shavings berries, or caramel drizzle

Method
 

  1. Pour ½ cup of heavy cream into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 50 seconds. Add white chocolate chips and stir for 1–2 minutes until fully melted and smooth. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. Pour remaining 1 cup of cold heavy cream into a medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold half the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture using a large spatula. Fold in the remaining whipped cream until smooth and uniform.
  4. Divide the mousse between 4 ramekins or glasses. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  5. Top with whipped cream, white chocolate shavings, and fresh berries. Serve cold.

Notes

  • Heavy whipping cream (36%+ fat) is essential — do not substitute milk or light cream
  • Allow the melted chocolate to cool fully before folding or it will deflate the mousse
  • Fold gently with a spatula — do not stir
  • Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days
  • Works beautifully as a cake or tart filling