This dessert is a must-have for coffee lovers. The combination of cocoa and coffee flavors make this mousse irresistible. It's the perfect way to finish a meal or enjoy as a...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mousse Desserts
Mousse comes from the French word for "froth" or "foam" which describes the light, airy mixture. While mousse can be either sweet or savory, this section is all about the dessert variety.
The "classic" mousse consists of something whipped: cream, gelatin, or an egg. The most classic flavor of all is, of course, chocolate mousse.
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Cocoa Cappuccino Mousse
60 Second Chocolate Mousse
This marvelous mousse is lightning-fast and the technique is brilliant. Easy enough to be a last-minute dessert, decadent enough for any time.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cream Cheese Strawberry Mousse
Shh, but cream cheese is the secret to a light and fluffy mousse that's laughably easy to put together.
Time: 2-5 hours
Fat Free Chocolate Mousse
A sweet treat that cuts down on calories without sacrificing flavor. This dessert is easy to whip up and can be varied easily to include other flavors.
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Low Carb Chocolate Mousse
There's no reason that low carbers should deny themselves a sweet treat once in awhile. This low carb mousse is creamy and rich - and, of course, chocolately.
Time: 2-5 hours
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Party Peanut Butter Mousse
A fluffy cream cheese and peanut butter mousse topped with a rich chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Vanilla Mousse
Light, fluffy, and full of vanilla flavor. This vanilla mousse is pudding all grown up.
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate Mint Mousse
The creamy, rich flavor of chocolate is perfectly balanced by the refreshing taste of mint, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Mousse With Chipotle Caramel Sauce
Made with whipping cream, dark chocolate, brewed espresso or strong coffee, rum, butter, gelatin powder, sugar, water
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pistachio Mousse
Go ahead and unleash your inner artisan with this luscious pistachio mousse. It's easy, fun, and the sort of dish that makes you look like you've mastered a five-star kitchen.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pear Mousse
Made with ripe pears, butter, sugar, lemon juice, brandy, heavy cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Amaretto Mousse
Made with almonds, whipping cream, gelatin powder, Amaretto liqueur, eggs, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate Mousse Dome With Chocolate Glaze
Made with milk chocolate, heavy cream, butter, egg yolks, sugar, egg whites, confectioners' sugar, coffee liqueur, orange liqueur
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Lavender Honey Mousse
Made with whipping cream, water, unflavored gelatin, egg yolks, lavender honey
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Tofu Chocolate Mousse
Made with vanilla extract, tofu, instant pudding mix, cocoa powder, whipping cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Butter Pecan Mousse
Made with pecan pieces, pecans, butter, cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, whipping cream
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Coconut-Pineapple Mousse
Made with coconut flakes, almond extract, unflavored gelatin, pineapple juice, sugar, salt, whipping cream, lemon juice
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Dark And Dense Chocolate Mousse
Made with coffee, cognac or rum, butter, cocoa powder, heavy cream, eggs, superfine sugar
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Mousse The Really Fast Way
Made with frozen whipped topping, water, hot chocolate mix
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kahlua Mousse
Made with whipped cream, dark sweet chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, eggs, Kahlua, instant coffee powder, whipping cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
White Chocolate Mousse/Ganache
Made with double cream or heavy cream, white chocolate
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Guava Mousse (Mousse de Guayaba)
Made with guava pulp, egg whites, sugar, heavy cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Frangelico Dark Chocolate Mousse
Made with egg yolks, sugar, hazelnut liqueur, bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Frozen Watermelon Mousse
Made with whipping cream, lemon juice, watermelon, unflavored gelatin, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Hippo Pot De Mousse
Made with almond extract, semisweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Butterscotch Peanut Butter Mousse
Made with cream cheese, peanut butter, heavy cream, water, butterscotch pudding mix
Time: under 30 minutes
Mousse aux Fraises (Strawberry Mousse)
Made with fresh strawberries, strawberries, superfine sugar, salt, egg whites, vanilla extract, sugar, heavy cream
Time: 1-2 hours
Cream Cheese Mousse
Made with confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, sugar, water, egg yolks, powdered gelatin, cream cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Strawberry-Chocolate Mousse Parfait
Made with Mint sprigs, for garnish, optional, vanilla extract, whipping cream, semisweet chocolate, sugar, water, orange-flavored liqueur or frozen orange juice...
Time: 2-5 hours
Eggnog Mousse
Made with egg whites, vanilla extract, egg yolks, unflavored gelatin, rum, brandy, whipping cream, sugar, ground nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Brazilian Chocolate Mousse
Made with vanilla extract, cocktail peanuts, sugar, unflavored gelatin, eggs, milk, unsweetened chocolate
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Candy Cane Mousse
Made with candy canes, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, peppermint candy
Time: under 30 minutes
No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes
Made with cream of tartar, salt, heavy cream, chocolate wafers, instant coffee, water, sugar, semisweet chocolate, eggs, unflavored gelatin
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Mousse
Made with rum, cream of tartar, apples, water or apple juice, cloves, sugar, egg whites
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Tea Mousse
Made with pistachios, egg, green tea powder, gelatin leaves, cream cheese, milk, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chocolate Kahlua Mousse Parfait
Made with frozen whipped topping, chocolate graham crackers, milk, Kahlua, chocolate mousse mix, cocoa powder
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Chocolate-Amaretto Mousse
Made with heavy whipping cream, egg yolks, sugar, Amaretto liqueur, semisweet chocolate chips, coffee
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cannoli Mousse
Made with orange-flavored liqueur, strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, walnut pieces, ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, orange rind, golden raisins, mini semisweet chocolate...
Time: 30-60 minutes
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