Easy Faux Chocolate Mousse

This mascarpone chocolate "mousse" may play tricks on your eyes and your tastebuds since it tastes like authentic mousse — but it's made with no eggs!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 319 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 0.25 cup chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.

Step 2

Mix mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, and vanilla together in a bowl.

Step 3

Fold melted chocolate into mascarpone cheese mixture. Refrigerate until set, 1 to 2 hours.