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Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

dessert· Valentine's Day
January 30, 2017

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Chocolate Raspberry Mousse – Chocolate raspberry mousse is a super easy treat to put together and will satisfy any sweet tooth. Made with whipped cream, melted dark chocolate, and raspberry puree. Perfect for dinner parties or romantic dinners for two.

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse in cupsChocolate and raspberry. There just isn’t another combination like it. Chocolate and strawberry is super close, but there’s just something about the extra sweetness in raspberries that pairs so perfectly with dark chocolate.

I first tried this combo when scrounging through a box of Godiva chocolates. Have you ever had Godiva chocolates? They are pure HEAVEN.

If you haven’t tried them yet, best that you don’t even start. You will get addicted and it will create an never-ending need that you’ll fulfill every time you see the store at the mall. Trust me – I’m now a member of their rewards club.

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse with whole raspberries and powdered sugar on top Spoonful of Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Closeup of Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Anyways, back to the chocolate. After eating all the caramels in the box of chocolates, I tried one of their raspberry and chocolate ganache pieces. And holy moly! I fell instantly in love. Raspberry has always been my favorite fruit but add it to chocolate and it’s unstoppable.

Ever since then, I’ve been a huge fan of the combination and eat it any chance I get: chocolate raspberry brownies, chocolate raspberry truffles, raspberries dipped in chocolate, you name it. But surprisingly, I haven’t made a ton of chocolate raspberry desserts for myself – I just buy them.

So I decided to try out a new recipe for this chocolate raspberry mousse. Simple, yet elegant. And perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse before being finished and toppedFinished Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Half Eaten Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

I have never made mousse before so this was also a chance to knock that off my bucket list. Traditional mousse is made with whipped egg whites but I wanted to make a simpler version so I used whipped cream instead.

I learned a very valuable lesson while making this mousse for the first time: make sure the chocolate-raspberry mixture is warm when mixing into the whipped cream. The first time I made it, I used a raspberry puree that I had made the night before and was chilling in the fridge. Bad idea. The puree cooled down the chocolate so it was no longer warm. When I tried to mix into the whipped cream, it would not incorporate and it only deflated the whipped cream.

If you happen to have chilled puree, you can still use it; just make sure to add it to the chocolate while it’s still over the double-boiler so it can come back to a warm temperature. I did this on the second attempt and it worked like a charm! The mixture was velvety smooth and the flavor was beyond what I expected. Simply lovely.

Here are a few extra tips I learned while making this mousse:

  1. Since chocolate is one of the stars of this dish, make sure to use good-quality chocolate. I used 60% bittersweet chocolate for my version. Unbelievably delicious. I recommend a dark/bittersweet chocolate for this recipe, especially since we’re going to be adding cream and sweetened raspberries.
  2. When cooking the raspberries, make sure to keep stirring them to help them breakdown into a puree. This will also ensure that the sure does not clump into pebbles as they heat up.
  3. Make sure your heavy cream is cold before whipping it. It becomes difficult to whip if it’s room temperature. It’s best to pull straight from the fridge before whipping.
  4. After you make the mousse, it needs to chill for an hour or so to stiffen up. But I actually like it slightly warm so I don’t mind eating it immediately. Try it both ways and see what you like!

I hope you love this mousse as much as I did! It’s worth every calorie, I promise!

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bowls of Chocolate Raspberry Mousse with raspberries and a spoon with a bite of mousse on it
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Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Chocolate raspberry mousse is a super easy treat to put together and will satisfy any sweet tooth. Made with whipped cream, melted dark chocolate, and raspberry puree. Perfect for dinner parties or romantic dinners for two.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients

For chocolate filling:
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 7 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
For topping:
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Place 1 cup of raspberries and sugar into medium sauce pan. Set over medium heat and stir until raspberries turn into liquid. Bring to boil and slightly reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Place puree in a metal sieve over a large bowl. Push puree through seeds to separate it from the seeds. Continue until all of the puree is strained and seeds remain in sieve. Set aside while we melt the chocolate.
  • Place bowl over sauce pan filled with water about 1/4 of the way up. Make sure bowl does not touch water. Set over medium heat. Place chocolate in bowl so that it melts slowly and stir it occasionally. Once completely melted, add raspberry puree and stir until incorporated. Let the mixture warm up again so that it's velvety smooth. Turn off heat but keep bowl on top of pan while we make whipped cream.
  • Add heavy cream to bowl of stand mixer fit with the beater attachment. Beat cream on high until it forms stiff peaks. Turn off mixer and remove bowl from stand.
  • Grab bowl with chocolate mixture. Add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir with spatula to combine. Add 1/3 of whipped cream to chocolate mixture and gently fold in until incorporated. Add chocolate mixture to the rest of the whipped cream and gently fold together. You don't want the whipped cream to deflate.
  • Scoop chocolate mousse into 4 ramekins or small bowls. Refrigerate for 1 hour until set. Top with raspberries and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Home Cooking Adventure

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Comments

  1. Sandra says

    October 1, 2020 at 12:41 am

    I made this and its a Great recipe! Just beware of using cooking cream instead of heavy cream! I tried it with 15% cooking cream and the cream did not whip.. so i had to go out and buy heavy cream. You really need 35% heavy cream for this recipe.

    Reply
  2. Eileen says

    May 3, 2020 at 7:32 am

    I made this last Friday and this dessert is amazingly good! My husband said this is the best dessert I have made. Even our friends ate it delightfully.
    I’m so glad I found your site. During the stay home, I have. Ore time to browse, cook and bake 🙂
    Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  3. suzanne says

    February 1, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    Oh my goodness! This looks heavenly. Making for sure 🙂

    Reply
  4. anne @onedeterminedlife says

    January 31, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    OMG!! This looks so good!! I love chocolate mousse.

    Reply
  5. Steph says

    January 31, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    Your “valuable lesson” paragraph is why I always come to you with my kitchen questions. You’re a pro! This looks spectacular!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 31, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      Aw thanks Steph! So glad you find it useful!

      Reply
  6. shreya says

    January 31, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    Delicious!!! This looks so good, i have to try this. The pics look so tempting.
    Xo,
    Shreya
    https://mymagicaltrunk.com/

    Reply
  7. Chelsea-Catherine Croom says

    January 31, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    Yum! This looks awesome! I’ll have to try!

    Reply
  8. Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

    January 31, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    Wow, these look and sound so delicious!!! Perfect dessert for Valentine’s day!!

    Reply
  9. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

    January 31, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    OhhEmmGeee YUM!! I love your photos! I feel like I could just take a bite. I wish!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 31, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      Aw thanks so much!

      Reply
  10. Branson Merrill says

    January 31, 2017 at 8:29 am

    This looks amazing! I have found that I like chocolate and orange as a combo! Wonder if that would be do-able?

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 31, 2017 at 11:49 am

      I think so! I wouldn’t substitute it exactly in this recipe. But if you do a quick search, I bet you’ll find an answer recipe with that combo

      Reply
  11. Cindi Berry says

    January 31, 2017 at 6:39 am

    Hi Sharon Aficionado! This looks amazing. Will have to try it, as have to eat gluten free. Must look at more of your goodies. Thank YOU! YOU are awesome! Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  12. Melissa Chee says

    January 30, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    Yummy. What a sweet little dessert.

    Reply
  13. Rochelle says

    January 30, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    This looks amazing ! I need to try this!

    With Love Rochelle
    http://www.withloverochelle.com

    Reply
  14. Kim says

    January 30, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    I’m drooling! Love chocolate and raspberries!

    Reply
  15. Jessica Bradshaw (@loveyoumoretoo) says

    January 30, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    Holy wow! This sounds sooooo good. I love chocolate and raspberries and everything in between. YUM!

    Reply
  16. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

    January 30, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    Fresh raspberries and chocolate taste so good together. I need to make mousse sometime soon, and adding berries is a great idea!

    Reply
  17. Mary says

    January 30, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    The perfect Valentine’s Day dessert. This is definitely going on this years menu! Thanks.

    Reply
  18. Dominique says

    January 30, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    Sounds simple, and looks fantastic! I love the combo of chocolate and raspberries too, and often put raspberries with cream on to of my mousse 😀

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 30, 2017 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks so much! Isn’t that combo amazing?!

      Reply
  19. Leslie says

    January 30, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    These look delicious! How perfect that they would be great sweet treats for Valentine’s Day. The boyfriend doesn’t eat sweets but he could watch me eat it lol.

    Reply
  20. Melissa Blake says

    January 30, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    The combo of chocolate and strawberry looks delicious!!

    Reply
  21. Ashleigh says

    January 30, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    Wow, this looks like such a wonderful dessert dish and I think I would love this! Chocolate and raspberries, YES! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  22. Meghan says

    January 30, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    Is this not the perfect dessert for Valentine’s day? I love anything raspberry!!!

    Meghan | beyondbasicblog.com

    Reply
  23. Cassandra says

    January 30, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    Wow this recipe looks absolutely wonderful. Will have to give this a try. Thank you for the share. -Cassandra from sugarsaltspice.com

    Reply
  24. gunjan says

    January 30, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    My favorite combinations in one bowl , how can i ever stay away from chocolate with raspberries. Love it.

    Reply
  25. Neely Moldovan says

    January 30, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    This sounds so good. Maybe ill make it for Valentines!

    Reply
  26. Lee Anne says

    January 30, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    Possibly one of my favorite flavor combinations! Yummy! Can’t wait to try out this recipe.

    XO
    Lee Anne
    http://www.lifebylee.com

    Reply
  27. Krysten says

    January 30, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    These are so gorgeous!
    I love raspberry and chocolate together. I would love to make a ganache out of the two, how fun!

    Reply
  28. Stephanie Jeannot says

    January 30, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    I have tried strawberries and chocolate together many times but have yet to pair it with raspberries. Yummy! Sounds amazing.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 30, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      You’re gonna be amazed at how much better this combo is!

      Reply
  29. Jamie Reinhart says

    January 30, 2017 at 11:30 am

    Oh my gosh—this looks so amazing. Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
  30. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    January 30, 2017 at 11:27 am

    OMG I’m dying. I want this sooooo bad! Chocolate and raspberry is a heavenly combo. Just in time for Vday!! Nice work.

    Reply
  31. Robyn Proctor says

    January 30, 2017 at 10:50 am

    Mmm this sounds delicious. It’s very fitting for Valentine’s day coming up!

    Reply
  32. Katie Kinsley says

    January 30, 2017 at 10:39 am

    All of your recipes look great. I love how decadent this looks in the tiny ramekins (sp?). Great for valentine’s day!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 30, 2017 at 8:09 pm

      Aw thanks so much! I love the ramekins too!

      Reply
  33. Ruthie says

    January 30, 2017 at 10:34 am

    This looks divine!! My family would go crazy for this!!

    Reply
  34. Belle says

    January 30, 2017 at 10:33 am

    Yum! That looks so good!

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

    Reply
  35. Ryan | A Polished Palate says

    January 30, 2017 at 10:11 am

    What a beautiful dessert! It sounds delicious!

    Reply
  36. Kathy Brown says

    January 30, 2017 at 10:06 am

    Chocolate & Raspberry are my favorite dessert combinations. Great pics. Wish I had this now.

    Reply
  37. Sarah Althouse says

    January 30, 2017 at 9:53 am

    It’s funny, I used to hate fruit in my dessert, but the older I get the more I like it!

    Reply
  38. Tine says

    January 30, 2017 at 8:23 am

    I love the combination of chocolate with red fruit, deeeelicious!

    Reply
  39. Tawni says

    January 30, 2017 at 8:13 am

    Oooooh my gosh these photos made my mouth drool big time. And the recipes sound easy enough… even for me, ha!! Thanks for sharing these – definitely pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 30, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      Haha yesssss! It’s so super easy. I hope you love it!

      Reply
  40. Kiara Catanzaro says

    January 30, 2017 at 7:41 am

    This sounds and look absolutely amazing! It would be perfect to make for a girl’s night in with movies and wine! Love this treat with Valentine’s Day coming up soon!

    Reply

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