Introduction
Chocolate Chip Vanilla Mousse is a light, airy dessert with rich vanilla flavor and bursts of chocolate in every bite. Creamy yet fluffy, it’s perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or an elegant make-ahead treat.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1–2 hours
- Total Time: About 2 hours
🧰 Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving glasses or dessert cups
- Refrigerator
📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened (optional, for extra creaminess)
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Heavy Cream: Must be cold to whip properly.
- Powdered Sugar: Dissolves easily, keeping the mousse smooth.
- Chocolate Chips: Mini chips work best so they don’t sink.
- Cream Cheese (Optional): Adds richness and structure without heaviness.
👩🍳 Instructions
- In a bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese (if using) until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix well.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the vanilla mixture until light and fluffy.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Spoon mousse into serving cups.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Sugar: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
