If you want to make a stunning dessert, but don't want to spend a lot of time, this easy chocolate mousse is the answer!! Light and ethereal, it's the perfect dessert for Valentine's Day!
Place the finely chopped chocolate (and espresso powder, if using) in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan (or in a microwave-safe measuring cup), bring ½ (120 ml) cup of the heavy cream to a gentle simmer. Remove from the heat and pour over the finely chopped chocolate. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Set aside the chocolate cream.
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer), whip the remaining 1½ cups (360 ml) cream until soft peaks form. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
Fold ¼ of the whipped cream into the chocolate cream mixture to lighten it. Then gently fold the chocolate cream into the remaining whipped cream. Pipe into dessert dishes or chocolate dessert bowls or cups and allow to chill for about one hour.
Mousse will keep in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days.