Easy Faux Chocolate Mousse

This is a quick recipe that tricks the eyes and the palate in to thinking it's authentic chocolate mousse made with cream and 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
• ¼ cup chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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 3

Fold melted chocolate into the mascarpone cheese mixture.

Step 4

Refrigerate until set, 1 to 2 hours.