5-Min Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse
Silky, indulgent mousse in under 5 minutes—whip cream and melted chocolate together, spike it with peppermint extract, and chill. No eggs, no fancy equipment, just a fork and a bowl.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 3g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Chop dark chocolate into small pieces and microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
Step 2
Pour cream into a bowl and whip with a fork or whisk until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Fold melted chocolate and peppermint extract into whipped cream until no streaks remain.
Step 4
Divide into serving cups and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave
- small bowl
- whisk or fork
- rubber spatula
- serving cups
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