5 minute Chocolate Mousse

5 minute mousse. Yes that’s what this recipe is!! Now in technical terms this is a whipped ganache that has not been whipped completely but only to soft peaks. A mousse is an egg based dessert and the eggless version is made with whipping cream and melted chocolate.

Heat the cream in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Add in the chopped chocolate into the hot cream and mix well, melting the chocolate as you mix.
In case few pieces of chocolate are not melted. You can heat it again in the microwave for 10-15 seconds more.
Mix well. And set aside covered with cling wrap to cool.
If in a hurry, you can refrigerate the ganache.
Once its cooled then using a hand beater, whip up the ganache to soft peaks.
Serve immediately or store covered till ready to serve.
You can garnish with some fresh whipped cream, berries, fruits or some more grated chocolate.

NOTES

You can use amul fresh cream or non dairy cream or any other dairy cream for this recipe.
Use dark chocolate for best results. Avoid compounds.
You can use a double boiler for melting.
You can use a whisk but that will take a lot of effort.
You can use an ice bath for cooling the ganache. Make sure to whisk continuously though.

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